Geopolitics of the Persian Gulf. Geography and resources of the Persian Gulf -- The European Union and Persian Gulf energy security -- Asian-Pacific region and Persian Gulf energy security -- Threats to Persian Gulf energy security -- Security in the Persian Gulf : types and natures of insecurity factors. Territorial, boundary and maritime disputes in the Persian Gulf -- The Arabian Peninsula states of the Persian Gulf: the GCC -- Iraq -- Iran's security threats and challenges -- Final conclusion: shape of security arrangements in the Persian Gulf.