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.

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.