Publisher's Synopsis
The oceans have always been more than vast expanses of water: they are stages where the dynamics of global power play out in an intense and decisive way. In The Geopolitics of the Seas: The New Race for Naval Power, the reader is taken on a journey through time and space, from the earliest maritime civilisations to the most sophisticated naval conflicts and collaborations of the 21st century.
By exploring emblematic cases such as the disputes in the Black Sea, the South China Sea and the Arctic, the book reveals how the oceans are simultaneously fields of military dispute, economic arenas and reservoirs of essential resources. The author also discusses the impact of non-state actors, the importance of international alliances, and the relevance of maritime law in a world where ocean borders are constantly being redrawn.
With an analytical and interdisciplinary approach, this book offers profound reflections on the role of the oceans in preserving the global balance and facing the challenges of the future. An essential guide to understanding the intersections between power, strategy and the maritime domain.
