A detailed modeling-based study of circulation and eddies in the Persian Gulf, explaining numerical methods, mesoscale dynamics, and operational maritime relevance. At first glance, the Persian Gulf may appear oceanographically […]
A comprehensive guide to the physical oceanography of the Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, and Gulf of Oman, explaining circulation, tides, salinity, and maritime impacts. Bathymetry and map of the […]
New projections reveal a stark demographic split: Most Middle Eastern populations will surge through 2100, but Iran and Turkey face steady decline. Explore the data and its profound implications. […]
At sunrise, a loaded VLCC clears its berth somewhere along the Persian Gulf coastline. Pilot disembarked, engines steady, radar clean. The ship’s destination may be a refinery in China, India, […]
How the Persian Gulf’s rentier states evolved—from oil rents to mega-ports and sovereign wealth funds—and what this political economy means for maritime trade. Stand on the bridge of a tanker […]
A comprehensive political and economic history of the Persian Gulf in the 20th century, exploring oil, trade, empire, and maritime power shaping global shipping. In the twentieth century, few maritime […]
An in-depth maritime analysis of oil pollution, water scarcity, and geopolitical conflicts over marine resources in the Persian Gulf—and what it means for shipping. The Persian Gulf is often described […]
How oil shapes Middle East geopolitics and maritime trade. An in-depth guide to political economy, shipping routes, chokepoints, and global energy security. Few regions of the world demonstrate the deep […]
The Price of a Maritime Imperative The strategic waterways of West Asia, from the Strait of Hormuz to the Bab-el-Mandeb, are the lifeblood of the global economy. For decades, ensuring the free flow […]
The World’s First Global Economy Long before the term “globalization” entered our vocabulary, a vast maritime network was connecting civilizations across half the world. For millennia, the Indian Ocean trade served as the […]
