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Petrostates of the World, Unite!

CONFLICTED

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Oil Diplomacy and Geopolitical Turmoil

This chapter explores the Yom Kippur War's geopolitical landscape, highlighting King Faisal of Saudi Arabia's strategic use of oil as leverage against U.S. support for Israel. It details the subsequent OPEC oil embargo, its vast economic repercussions, and the complex negotiations by U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger to resolve the resultant crisis. The chapter also delves into the assassination of King Faisal, interweaving themes of familial loyalty and the impact of political events on the global stage.

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