Steve A. Yetiv Knihy

Focusing on the evolution of American foreign policy in the Gulf, this book provides critical insights into the absence of a cohesive grand strategy. It explores the implications of current foreign policy decisions and their global repercussions, analyzing how these choices shape international relations and impact regional dynamics. Through a detailed examination, it highlights the complexities and challenges faced by policymakers in navigating a rapidly changing geopolitical landscape.

Thoroughly updated with a new preface and a chapter on the 2003 Iraq War, Explaining Foreign Policy, already widely used in courses, will continue to be of interest to students and scholars of foreign policy, international relations, and related fields.

Focusing on the intricate dynamics of global oil, the narrative delves into the lesser-known factors influencing the industry over the past twenty-five years. It challenges popular perceptions by highlighting the complex interplay of geopolitical events, economic shifts, and environmental concerns that have shaped oil production and consumption. Through a detailed analysis, the book reveals how these elements intertwine, offering a fresh perspective on the true drivers of the global oil landscape beyond the typical headlines.

The concluding chapter delves into various debiasing techniques that enhance decision-making processes. It emphasizes practical strategies that individuals can employ to mitigate biases and improve their choices, ultimately leading to more rational and informed outcomes.

Focusing on the intricate dynamics of global oil, the book delves into the lesser-known factors that have shaped the industry over the past twenty-five years. It explores the interplay of political, economic, and environmental influences, moving beyond common narratives of conflict and terrorism. By highlighting the complexities of oil markets and their impact on international relations, it offers a fresh perspective on how energy resources drive global events and shape geopolitical landscapes.

Accessibly written and sharply argued, Myths of the Oil Boom will reframe our understanding of the most politicized commodity in the world.

In The Petroleum Triangle, Steve A. Yetiv tells the interconnected story of oil, globalization, and terrorism. Yetiv argues that Middle East oil and globalization have combined to augment the real and perceived threat of transnational terrorism.

This edited volume breaks new ground by innovatively drawing on multiple disciplines to enhance our understanding of international relations and conflict. The expansion of knowledge across disciplines and the increasingly blurred boundaries in the real world both enable and demand thinking across intellectual borders. While multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary are prominent buzz words, remarkably few books advance them. Yet doing so can sharpen and expand our perspective on academic and real world issues and problems. This book offers the most comprehensive treatment to date and is an invaluable resource for students, scholars and practitioners.