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Who Draws Mideast Maps
The maps of the Middle East are no longer shaped by the decisions of a single outside power. The region has moved from colonial influence to multipolar competition involving the United States, China, Russia, and regional powers, all vying for influence, energy, technology, and strategic corridors. The article does not assert that a new division of borders is taking place, but argues that conflicts and weak institutions in some states could reshape alliances and areas of control. The region’s future, meanwhile, depends on its states’ ability to build stable institutions and manage their differences. The Middle East’s global importance is underscored by the roughly 20.7 million barrels of oil and petroleum products that passed through the Strait of Hormuz each day in 2024—nearly 20% of global consumption of petroleum liquids—and by the approximately 15% of global seaborne trade that passes through the Suez Canal under normal conditions.
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