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Oil's geopolitics unraveled; empires' rise and fall.
If you're fascinated by the invisible forces shaping our global economy, you should definitely pick up "Empires of Oil." Clarke's insight into the geopolitical chess game surrounding oil is like getting a backstage pass to the world's power dynamics. His predictions and analyses aren't just academic; they're about the real-world ebb and flow of influence. This is a read that will change how you see global news and the silent battles for the black gold that powers our lives.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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ISBN: 9781846680465
Authors:
Duncan Clarke
Publisher: IPS - Profile Books
Date of Publication: 2009-01-01
Format: Hardcover
Goodreads rating: 2.5
(rated by 10 readers)
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We might think that the world's oil empires are invincible megaliths, dominated by American interests, but Duncan Clarke reveals the ways in which these empires will face huge challenges in the twenty-first century. Based on razor-sharp analysis of contemporary geopolitics and a deep knowledge of global history, he shows exactly why these empires are declining. He explains where the new empires of oil will be around the world; which of the hidden threats and unknown enemies are and will be the most serious; and where companies have gone wrong and can improve their global strategies. Empires of Oil reveals how the world will change because of global battles over the commodity that underpins our lives.
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Oil's geopolitics unraveled; empires' rise and fall.
If you're fascinated by the invisible forces shaping our global economy, you should definitely pick up "Empires of Oil." Clarke's insight into the geopolitical chess game surrounding oil is like getting a backstage pass to the world's power dynamics. His predictions and analyses aren't just academic; they're about the real-world ebb and flow of influence. This is a read that will change how you see global news and the silent battles for the black gold that powers our lives.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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