With the deepening of the globalization process, maritime transport, which forms the backbone of international trade, has gained an indispensable dimension for the economic welfare and national security of states. In an era where the overwhelming majority of global trade volume is conducted via container ships and tankers, ports have transcended their role as mere … Continue reading The Chessboard of the Seas and the Great Game in the Shadow of Ports: The Anatomy of Global Power Struggle, Geopolitical Ruptures, and International Competition on the Axis of Strategic Chokepoints