The Arteries of Empire: How the U.S.-Iran War is Redrawing the U.S.-China Energy Map

The U.S.-Iran conflict has reshaped the global energy landscape, disrupting critical transit routes and intensifying competition between the U.S. and China over infrastructure. This war is accelerating a broader energy competition, exposing vulnerabilities in global supply chains and highlighting the strategic advantage of diversified routes. The rivalry between the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) is central to understanding this shift.