Focuses on oil which is a controversial topic of worldwide importance and offers a panoramic view of opinions selected from a diverse range of international sources, including journals, magazines, newspapers, nonfiction books, speeches, government documents, organization newsletters, and position papers.
U.S.-Taliban secret oil diplomacy and the failed hunt for Bin Laden
Brisard, Jean-Charles
2002
Explores the Clinton and Bush administration's attempts to stabilize Afghanistan and make it safe for U.S. energy companies to build a pipeline there, focusing on the secret diplomacy between the Bush administration and the Taliban from February to August 2001.
Traces the history of oil from its use by the ancient Sumerians through the present energy crisis, with emphasis on the men who fought for control of the oil industry.
Examines the challenges that African nations face as other major powers seek to tap into their oil resources; and discusses the effect this has on the people whose lives have already been changed.
the dangers and consequences of America's growing petroleum dependency
Klare, Michael T.
2004
Examines the relationship between U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East and the oil that is needed by the West and traces the oil's impact on international affairs since World War Two.
Describes the history and development of the oil industry, the world's dependence upon oil, global oil reserves, and threats to the world's oil supply.
Billionaire oil trader Marc Rich reveals details about his private life, discussing his childhood, family, religion, marriages, divorce, children, business, success, legal problems, and other related topics.
Presents an examination of world oil production, providing data and analysis on the future of global oil supplies, including information on the capacity of the United States, Western Europe, Mexico, Canada, South America, Asia, the Middle East, and more. Includes discussion of oil alternatives.
