Said, Mary Kaldor Terry Lynn Karl and Yahia
Oil Wars
- ISBN 13:
- 9780745324784
- author:
- Said, Mary Kaldor Terry Lynn Karl and Yahia
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Pluto Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2007
- Pages:
- 304
- Dimensions:
- 21.3 x 13.2 x 2 cm
- Genre:
- Angola
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Oil Wars by Yahia Said explores the complex relationship between oil and conflict in various regions. The author argues that the character of society and economy plays a significant role in the propensity for war among oil-rich countries. Sectarian groups often compete for access to oil resources, financing their military adventures through illicit means such as smuggling oil or kidnapping executives. This book examines six key regions: Angola, Azerbaijan, Colombia, Indonesia, Nigeria, and Russia, assessing how oil influences conflict and stability in each area. The author draws on the work of Kaldor and Karl to develop a novel conceptual approach, shedding light on the role of oil in modern conflicts and its impact on the nature of war.