Connectivity and Redundancy: Major Geoeconomic Projects in the Persian Gulf and the Middle East

Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik · Oct 27, 2026

The geopolitical dynamics in the Middle East will remain fluid, regardless of the outcome of the war in the Persian Gulf. Virtually all regional actors are working to hedge their bets – in terms of security policy, but also through economic adjustments. The focus is on new, secure transport routes to and from the Arab Gulf states. This is not merely about oil or gas, but the overall security of supply chains through multimodal links and connectivity corridors: for energy supplies, other raw materials, goods, data and people. Not every plan will be implemented, but those that are will reshape…