This book illustrates the story of oil politics from the 20th century until today. It begins
with the overthrow of the Iranian regime in 1953 and continues until the current rush for
resources in the Arctic. However the book does not simply outline these events but it also
explains the reasons for the specific development of states acts. Thereby this study is based
on the International Political Economy and International Relations theory a combination that
makes this book unique. Finally the book gives the reader an insight of the petro state while
outlining the strategic importance of oil itself.
