petroleum industry

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.

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.

Contains primary and secondary source documents that provide varying perspectives on the issue of U.S. dependence on foreign oil.