Hundred Years' War for Oil
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The escalating confrontation between the United States and Russia since the end of 2006 requires a deeper understanding of why, according to American strategists from Henry Kissinger and Zbigniew Brzezinski to their current disciples, Russia is seen as the prize in the global power game. A prize even more important than China. This work is an attempt to reveal the key importance of present-day Russia to anyone trying to make sense of the bewildering trends in global politics. An analysis of events surrounding Iraq and Afghanistan and the wave of 'color revolutions' in the post-Soviet space is preceded by an assessment of the geopolitical and historical context of these events. The author carefully traces the role of oil as a pillar of Anglo-American power in the past century and shows that it is not the oil itself that is important, but the political power it gives through control. The Cold War of the last century became the best means for this, as the fear of the Soviet threat successfully isolated Russia and strengthened the dominance of Britain and the United States through resource possession. This book traces the role of oil as a pillar of Anglo-American power, starting from the second half of the 19th century. But the leitmotif is not the oil itself, but the geopolitical control it provides, giving political power.
Author:
Author:Engdal William F.
Cover:
Cover:hardcover
Category:
- Category:Politics & Social Science
Publication language:
Publication Language:Russian
Paper:
Paper:offset
Dimensions:
Dimensions:21x14x2.8 cm
Series:
Series:Documentary thriller
ISBN:
ISBN:978-5-00222-156-1
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