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What trade was like in the 16th century

For reasons of efficiency, the trade of the entire planet, and with it the global economy, depends primarily on four areas: the Suez Canal, the Panama Canal, the Strait of Hormuz and the Strait of Malacca.

With a width of 33 kilometers at its narrowest point, the main threat to Hormuz is that of a war in the region. "The biggest risk is that ships will be attacked as part of a regional conflict. If one were to arise between countries like Saudi Arabia and Iran, or between any of the countries that make up the strained relations in the region, it would have a very serious impact on maritime trade. A military operation in the strait would put a third of the world's oil supply out of commission at a stroke," comments Vortexa.

In early 2020, tension between Iran and the United States peaked after the assassination of Iranian General Qasem Soleimani. However, the arrival of Biden in the White House seems to have calmed tempers somewhat, as talks have resumed in an attempt to bring Iran back into the agreement restricting Iran's nuclear development. Other funnels for oil shipping include the Suez Canal, the Turkish Strait, the Strait of Gibraltar, the Strait of Malacca and, finally, the Panama Canal.

Expanding commerce at a glance

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Commerce in the 18th century

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Expansion of trade history

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Another route of the Balkan route transits through Iran and possibly through Central Asian countries such as Turkmenistan, overland or via the Caspian Sea, to reach the Caucasus countries (Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia) and then to Turkey overland or via the Black Sea. From Turkey, heroin can be transported westward to the EU along one of the traditional Balkan route routes, or shipped northward on one of the ferries plying the Black Sea between Turkey and Ukraine or Moldova (see below for comments on the Caucasus route).

Secondly, changes in law enforcement activity or positioning, or the introduction of new equipment (e.g. scanners) or methodologies (e.g. search of all passengers and luggage on specific flights or ship tickets) may cause traffickers to change their routes or modus operandi if the amount of seizures is excessive for the profitability of the business. It is also important to emphasize that changes in law enforcement positioning or methodology can lead to the 'discovery' of long-operational trafficking routes. In fact, the