| ID | 136820 |
| Title Proper | Uncle Sam in West Asia |
| Other Title Information | the battle for oil |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Ahmad, Saleem |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | To conclude that oil is one the most important sources of energy as well as bone of contention in West Asia. It has played out significant role in the geo-politics of the West Asian countries at the regional as well as international levels. The region has become an arena between the Super powers namely the United States as well as regional powers namely Iraq. The oil crisis of 1973 has forced the United States to take control of the West Asian oil and interfere in the regional politics. |
| `In' analytical Note | World Focus Vol.36, No.1; Jan.2015: p.46-52 |
| Journal Source | World Focus 2015-01 36, 1 |
| Standard Number | United States – US |