Geopolitics and Oil Crises in the 1970s

This chapter explores the geopolitical dynamics of the early 1970s, focusing on European nations' responses to American military actions and the effects of the Yom Kippur War. It highlights OPEC's strategic oil price increases and the societal impacts of the gas crisis in the United States, including public unrest and government measures to mitigate fuel shortages. The narrative also reflects on the intersection of environmentalism and energy consumption, noting shifts in public perception and the rise of ecological movements in response to the oil crisis.