Routledge Oil Strategy and Politics, 1941-1981 - Routledge

Oil Strategy and Politics, 1941-1981 traces the critical history of petroleum from World War II through 1981, examining how oil shaped geopolitical strategy during this transformative period. The author analyses major stages in oil development whilst emphasising the strategic dimensions of petroleum logistics and their impact on international relations. This scholarly work explores the intersection of energy resources and political decision-making, revealing how control of oil supplies influenced military campaigns, economic policies and diplomatic negotiations throughout the mid-twentieth century. Essential reading for students of history, politics, energy policy and international affairs seeking to understand the foundational role petroleum played in shaping the modern world.