Historical & Thematic Map | Conflict, Power & Regional Instability | Wall Format (841 × 561 mm) | Premium Finishes

A stark and revealing snapshot of a region under strain, Mideast in Turmoil captures the geopolitical tensions shaping the Middle East at the dawn of the 1980s. Published by National Geographic in September 1980, this map distils complex global events into a clear visual narrative of conflict, influence, and shifting power.

Issued alongside Two Centuries of Conflict in the Middle East and the feature article “Saudi Arabia: The Kingdom and Its Power,” it provides essential context to one of the world’s most volatile regions.

Why This Map Stands Out

A moment in global history
Captures the Middle East during a period of intense geopolitical tension.

Thematic and analytical
Focuses on social, economic, and military instability across the region.

Broad regional scope
Extends beyond the Middle East to include neighbouring areas affected by conflict.

Part of a coordinated set
Designed to complement companion maps and editorial features.

A compact historical piece
Ideal for focused study and display.

🗺️ What the Map Shows

• The Middle East and surrounding regions during the early 1980s
• Key areas of conflict, including:
  • The Soviet occupation of Afghanistan
  • Regional tensions in Ethiopia
  • Ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestinian groups
• Political and economic pressures shaping the region
• A broader framework linking conflict, resources, and global influence

📐 Size & Format

841 mm (W) × 561 mm (H)
Landscape orientation

A compact format ideal for:

• Classrooms and geopolitical studies
• Home offices and studies
• Libraries and historical displays
• Collectors of vintage thematic maps

✨ Premium Finishes

🔨 Please allow up to 10 working days for professionally mounted hang-railed finishes.

📊 Specifications

🎯 Ideal For

• Students and educators of modern history and geopolitics
• Those interested in Cold War-era global tensions
• Collectors of National Geographic historical maps
• Interiors seeking a thought-provoking, compact display piece
• Gift buyers looking for a unique historical artefact

🌍 A Region Under Pressure

The early 1980s Middle East was marked by:

• Superpower involvement and strategic rivalries
• Regional conflicts with global consequences
• Economic pressures tied to resources and influence
• A landscape where history and politics were tightly interwoven

This map captures that moment—offering a clear and compelling view of a region navigating conflict, change, and uncertainty.

🤝 Our Commitment

• Printed in Australia using archival-quality production
• Faithfully reproduced to preserve clarity and historical detail
• Premium materials selected for durability and longevity
• Each map is hand-checked before dispatch
• Carefully packaged for safe delivery

🚚 Delivery

• Paper, Laminated, Canvas (rolled): Dispatch within 1–2 business days
• Hang-Railed Maps: Made to order—allow up to 10 working days
• Packaging: Securely rolled in protective tubing

Understand a pivotal moment in modern history—
a map that brings the Middle East’s turmoil into sharp focus.

👉 Order now and add a powerful geopolitical snapshot to your collection.