Why Control of the Suez Canal Matters

Why Control of the Suez Canal Matters

1. Location: Connects Mediterranean to Red Sea; ~12% of global trade passes through.
2. Time: Avoids Cape of Good Hope, saving time and fuel.
3. Volume: Accommodates massive container ships and tankers.
4. Revenue: Transit fees are a major Egyptian income source.
5. Geopolitics: Source of regional conflict (Egypt-Israel wars, U.S. interventions).