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Adam Hanieh, "Crude Capitalism: Oil, Corporate Power, and the Making of the World Market" (Verso, 2024)

New Books in Critical Theory

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The Geopolitical Significance of Middle Eastern Oil in Post-War Power Dynamics

This chapter delves into the intricate ties between oil, corporate influence, and global politics, focusing on the Middle East's pivotal role since World War II. It examines how the shift from coal to oil affected U.S. imperial power and the ensuing geopolitical ramifications of reliance on Middle Eastern oil reserves.

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