The Geopolitics of Oil in the Middle East: An Overview by Alberto Cisneros-Lavaller

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This paper provides an overview of geopolitics of oil in the Middle East. The author offers a brief historical overview that sheds light on the ke... (More) This paper provides an overview of geopolitics of oil in the Middle East. The author offers a brief historical overview that sheds light on the key political players in the region and the geopolitical implications for the oil sector. This is followed with an analysis of the coalitions led by these key players and future implications, plus possible oils scenarios that might be foreseen in a regional context. (This paper by Alberto Cisneros-Lavaller, “The Geopolitics of Oil in the Middle East: An Overview,” Occasional Paper 10. Boulder, Colorado: The International Research Center for Energy and Economic Development, 1990. ISBN 0-918714-22-2). (Less)