Are we too wary of the countries around us?
Background information:
As a result of the Middle East conflict, these conflicts in major oil-producing regions often rattle global energy markets. Threats to energy infrastructure or shipping bottlenecks rapidly inflate gas and consumer prices worldwide. If we’re talking about supply chains, disruptions to crucial maritime chokepoints (like the Strait of Hormuz or the Red Sea) delay international trade, driving up the cost of everyday goods.
Source A: An excerpt from a history book about ancient Erlitou culture in China with some data and facts

Study Source A. Is source A surprising?
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