Handbook on Oil and International Relations

This Handbook provides an in-depth analysis of the ways in which oil has shaped,changed,and affected international relations and global politics. It explores the legacy of oil,colonialism,and neo-imperialism,the influence of oil on global capitalism,and the challenges and geopolitical consequences of the transition to a low-carbon energy system. It is critical reading for scholars and students of international relations,energy policy,and environmental governance and regulation,and for practitioners and policy makers in the field of the international political economy of energy.

Format: Hardback
Length: 488 pages
Publication date: 16 August 2022
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd

This comprehensive Handbook delves into the profound ways in which oil has shaped, transformed, and influenced international relations and global politics. With a theoretical approach that is both innovative and thought-provoking, it offers fresh insights into the intricate interplay between the materiality of oil and its social, economic, and political manifestations.

Contributors from around the world address the enduring legacy of oil, colonialism, and neo-imperialism, exploring how these historical forces have left lasting impacts on regions such as the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America. The Handbook also examines the complex ways in which oil has shaped the trajectory of global capitalism, leading to the emergence of powerful economic actors and institutions. It explores how these developments have impacted the less powerful, marginalized, and dispossessed, highlighting the need for equitable distribution of resources and opportunities.

In conclusion, the Handbook examines the future of oil in the context of the transition to a low-carbon energy system. It considers the challenges and geopolitical consequences of a world becoming less dependent on oil, emphasizing the importance of sustainable development, energy efficiency, and diversification of energy sources. This Handbook is a valuable resource for scholars and students of international relations, energy policy, environmental governance, and regulation. It provides critical insights into the complex dynamics of oil, hegemony, and the international political order, and is also useful for practitioners and policy makers in the field of the international political economy of energy.

Dimension: 244 x 169 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781839107542