The Persian Gulf Historical Perspectives, Maritime Silk Road, and Hydropolitics

This edited volume provides a comprehensive exploration of the Persian Gulf, covering historical naming and trade relationships, political and military strategies, and the impact of tribal systems on regional security. It spans from the Sassanid period to modern times, examining the role of the Maritime Silk Road and the strategic importance of water resources. Through contributions from various experts, the book offers a multi-dimensional view of the Persian Gulf, making it an essential resource for scholars and students interested in the region's complex dynamics.

Introduction.- Historical Perspectives.- The Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman Islands and Ports Trade with the Indian Subcontinent in the Sasanian Period.- The Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman During the Reign of the Seljuk and the Solqori .- The Impact of the Tribal and Clan System on the Insecurity of the Persian Gulf Ports During the First Half of the Twentieth Century.- Maritime Silk Road & Hydropolitics.- Maritime Silk Road Cultural and Civilizational Opportunities.- The Importance of the Persian Gulfs Military Position.- Situational Analysis of Border Challenges in the Persian Gulf Region.- An Introduction to Hydropolitics in the Persian Gulf Region.

Nezameddin Faghih is an UNESCO Chair Professor Emeritus, and the Founding Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Global Entrepreneurship Research (Springer). He has published more than 70 books and 100 fully refereed research articles, and presented more than 120 invited talks in academia, industry, and professional meetings. 

Seyed Abol-Ghasem Foroozani is a Professor of History at Shiraz University, editorial board member of 3 prestigious academic journals. He has published 13 books in history and over 100 research articles and presented more than 40 papers in conferences and invited talks in professional and academic meetings.    

Seyedeh Sara Foroozani received her PhD in English Language and American Literature in 2021. She has published 10 fully refereed research articles in prestigious journals and presented several papers in international conferences as well.