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The Middle East and Geopolitical Competition

Cilt: 12 Sayı: 4 27 Eylül 2025
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The Middle East and Geopolitical Competition

Abstract

The Middle East region retains traditionally important significance in world politics and economics. This is due to its geographical location, access to the Mediterranean Sea and Indian Ocean, rich natural resources, and the potential for the transit of oil, gas, and other strategic goods from Asia to Europe. The Middle East is strategically situated along the trade routes that link Europe to the Far East and East Africa. This region boasts a rich historical background, having been the cradle of early human civilizations, the establishment of the first state institutions, and the emergence of monotheistic religions. In contemporary times, the Middle East has gained significant geopolitical, geo-economic, and geostrategic relevance, transforming into a battleground for global powers vying for energy resources. This study aims to elucidate the geopolitical significance of the Middle East, alongside the economic, ideological, and political conflicts among global powers concerning energy in the area. As a result of the study, the author concludes that the Middle East will continue to hold a significant position in the geopolitical landscape for both global and regional stakeholders. The ongoing geopolitical developments within the region are poised to influence international politics and contribute to the emergence of a new geopolitical framework. As a new world order begins to take form, the influence of global and regional players in the area is growing, leading to the establishment of new power dynamics and the redefinition of borders.

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Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

Siyasi Düşünce Tarihi

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Erken Görünüm Tarihi

3 Ağustos 2025

Yayımlanma Tarihi

27 Eylül 2025

Gönderilme Tarihi

21 Mart 2025

Kabul Tarihi

3 Haziran 2025

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2025 Cilt: 12 Sayı: 4

Kaynak Göster

APA
Malikova, Z. (2025). The Middle East and Geopolitical Competition. Akademik Tarih ve Düşünce Dergisi, 12(4), 215-231. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17323315

 

 

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