September 2026: The world today, as seen by one Polish guy

Poland faces cascading crises in 2026 as multiple global disruptions converge simultaneously: Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz has cut tanker traffic by 90 percent, causing oil prices to spike from $97 to $108 per barrel, while a failed ceasefire and Houthi control of alternative shipping routes compound energy and food supply shortages across Europe. The author argues that decades of replacing strategic buffers with cheaper dependencies on foreign suppliers has left countries vulnerable when multiple crises hit at once, forcing Poland and neighboring nations to absorb skyrocketing fuel and heating costs while some investors profit enormously from the disruption.