Politics of Oil

In preparing your answers, you must refer to the documentary entitled, “The Prize: The Epic Quest for Oil, Money and Power,” the class notes on the five pillars of international political economy, and the text entitled, “Oil Monarchies.” You may also refer to any material discussed in class or posted on Flipboard. There is no single “right” answer to any of the questions; essays will be evaluated on the quality of analysis and rhetorical presentation. In formulating your essays, you should strive to integrate material presented in the assigned readings with ideas and insights from the lectures and discussion. Each question is worth 25 points.

1. Identify and discuss the most significant trends in oil production and distribution from the discovery of oil in the mid 1800s to the discovery of oil in the Middle East.

2. Identify and discuss the most significant trends in oil production and distribution, and their strategic significance during World War I and World War II.

3. Identify and discuss the most significant trends in oil production and distribution, and their strategic and economic significance leading to Operation Desert Storm (1990-91).

4. Identify and discuss the major domestic and security challenges facing Oil Monarchies in the Gulf.

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