The quest for oil can be seen as a defining principle of global US foreign policy, an imperative which has shaped and redefined the practice of American diplomacy, especially in the wake of 9/11, which raised questions about the stability of global oil resources. In "Energy and US Foreign Policy", Ahmed Mahdi relates the military expansion of the world's biggest superpower to its quest to gain …
The Gulf crisis has once again drawn attention to the volatility of the worlds largest industry. Even in its aftermath, trends in the world oil market are unclear. Global Oil Trends provides a detailed assessment and long-term perspective of the global oil market in general and the Asia-Pacific market in particular. The 1990 oil crisis is reviewed and the possible impact of growing environmenta…
The Prize recounts the panoramic history of the world’s most important resource: oil. Daniel Yergin’s timeless book chronicles the struggle for wealth and power that has surrounded oil for over a century and continues to fuel global rivalries, shake the world economy, and transform the destiny of men and nations. The Prize proves the unwavering significance of oil throughout the modern era …
A storm is coming, a turbulent new era in which oil prices will soar and inflation will sky-rocket. In this important new book, two leading financial strategists show you how to ride out the tempest while still capturing impressive investment returns... It's the oil, stupid. For the last thirty years, the price of oil has been the single most important determinant of the world economy. But now …
Contents: Part 1: The free ride 1. Lighting the fire 2. The last of the easy oil 3. The future's so bright 4. Energy is power 5. Too hot Part II: On the road to nowhere Part III: Into the blue etc.
Buku ini berisi: 1. Indonesia: Ekonomi minyak dan gas bumi dari pelita ke pelita 2. Potensi ekonomi OPEC 3. Beberapa wajah anggota OPEC kaya 4. Amerika Serikat dan Jepang bergelut dalam energi
Now with an epilogue that speaks directly to the current energy crisis, The Prize recounts the panoramic history of the world’s most important resource—oil. Daniel Yergin’s timeless book chronicles the struggle for wealth and power that has surrounded oil for decades and that continues to fuel global rivalries, shake the world economy, and transform the destiny of men and nations. This up…
In that monograph, the focus was on China's advance in Africa, while Africa's development was a sub-theme. This monograph reverses this emphasis, with the primary focus being Africa, specifically its oil and natural gas exploration and production, while China is a sub-theme, specifically the investment of its national oil companies (NOCs) in Africa and the implications of African energy develop…
Assessing all aspects of security in the Gulf region, the authors consider the impact of the new superpower relationship, the problem of the regional arms race, the political and economic situation in each of the Gulf countries, the role of the EC and Japan in Gulf energy relations, and the seriousness of potential future energy insecurity for the West.