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The oceans look empty on the map-vast, blue spaces between the continents. In reality, they are the hidden arteries of our world, carrying 90% of global trade, powering economies, and shaping the balance of power. From the Suez Canal to the Strait of Malacca, from Arctic ice routes to submarine cables beneath the waves, whoever controls these sea lines controls the flow of wealth and influence. Sea Lines reveals the critical geography of trade, threat, and energy security that most of us never see-but all of us depend upon. It is a guide for readers who want to understand the fragile lifelines of globalization, the chokepoints that can bring industries to a standstill, and the naval rivalries shaping the twenty-first century. In this book, you'll discover: How maritime chokepoints like Hormuz, Suez, and Bab el-Mandeb act as pressure valves of the global economy. The rise of container shipping and why a single grounded ship can ripple across supply chains worldwide. How great powers from Athens to Britain to China have built influence through naval dominance. The strategic stakes of the Arctic's opening sea routes and the competition they ignite. The invisible infrastructure of submarine cables-and why they are the next frontier of conflict. How hybrid threats, piracy, and cyberattacks are reshaping maritime security. Why the future of globalization rests on securing fragile sea lines of trade. Accessible, timely, and deeply researched, Sea Lines is for policymakers, business leaders, students, and curious readers who want to understand the oceans not as empty blue space but as the decisive stage of global power. If you find value in this book, please consider leaving an honest review-it helps other readers discover these vital insights.

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