The International Politics Of Natural Resources
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
At the volatile intersection of corporate power and sovereign authority, The International Politics of Natural Resources presents a rigorous and unflinching analysis of one of the twentieth century's most consequential geopolitical arenas. Zuhayr Mikdashi chronicles the complex, often fractious relationships between transnational enterprises and the host governments that grant them access to the earth's most coveted commodities — oil, minerals, and beyond — illuminating how these negotiations reshape national economies and global power structures alike. Mikdashi, a distinguished scholar of international economics and resource policy, argues with precision and authority that the contest over natural resources is never merely commercial — it is fundamentally political, a battle over sovereignty, development, and self-determination. His analytical style is measured yet incisive, grounding broad geopolitical theory in concrete case studies that illustrate the asymmetries of power at play. A work of enduring relevance, it leaves the reader to consider a question that has only grown more urgent with time: in a world of finite resources, who truly holds the power to control them?
Author: Zuhayr Mikdashi
Format: Hardback
Genre: Politics & law
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
At the volatile intersection of corporate power and sovereign authority, The International Politics of Natural Resources presents a rigorous and unflinching analysis of one of the twentieth century's most consequential geopolitical arenas. Zuhayr Mikdashi chronicles the complex, often fractious relationships between transnational enterprises and the host governments that grant them access to the earth's most coveted commodities — oil, minerals, and beyond — illuminating how these negotiations reshape national economies and global power structures alike. Mikdashi, a distinguished scholar of international economics and resource policy, argues with precision and authority that the contest over natural resources is never merely commercial — it is fundamentally political, a battle over sovereignty, development, and self-determination. His analytical style is measured yet incisive, grounding broad geopolitical theory in concrete case studies that illustrate the asymmetries of power at play. A work of enduring relevance, it leaves the reader to consider a question that has only grown more urgent with time: in a world of finite resources, who truly holds the power to control them?