The View Points of the Geopolitical Scholars of the World Regarding the Military Importance of Persian Gulf

Persian Gulf and Oman Sea, having some special political and natural features such as being located at the heart of the Middle East, having rich energy and capital resources, being connected to the variety of lands and waters, neighboring Caucasian and Mesopotamian area and the Green Crescent, long coastal lines, enough depth of water and its expansion towards land, and finally having different ports and islands, have enjoyed great importance in defense and attack strategies. Such a significant position has been existing from ancient times for Persian Gulf and Oman Sea. However, from the 19th and 20th c. the aforementioned significant position has been reemphasized by the geopolitical scholars of the world. Accordingly, the higher strategic position of Persian Gulf and Oman Sea while having an impact on other regional and non regional developments, will be maintained.