Strait of Hormuz: it's time for Europe to act

In this episode of Bridges, EGIC Director Matthew Robinson and Head of the Strategic Foresight Unit Piercamillo Falasca examine why the Strait of Hormuz is not just a Gulf security issue, but a direct European strategic concern. As tensions rise and maritime routes face growing threats, they argue that Europe can no longer afford caution, ambiguity, or passivity. The conversation explores the economic, energy, and geopolitical consequences of instability in Hormuz, from oil and LNG flows to shipping costs, inflation, industrial resilience, and Europe’s wider credibility as a strategic actor. Robinson and Falasca make the case for a firmer European response: stronger maritime security, clearer political language, and a more serious partnership with Gulf states facing Iranian pressure.