Petroleum Geopolitics 101

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ABOUT JOHN FOSTER

John Foster is an international oil economist, and author, with more than 40 years of experience. His articles have appeared in numerous newspapers, periodicals and websites. His book, Oil and World Politics – the Real Story of Today’s Conflict Zones, was published in 2018. Born in London England, he graduated from Cambridge University. He has held positions with the World Bank, Inter American Development Bank, Petro Canada and British Petroleum.

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Reflections on Pipelines, Policy and Political Impact

Belarus: Freedom and sanctions in a pipeline country

Belarus: Freedom and sanctions in a pipeline country

Belarus: Freedom and sanctions in a pipeline country. Posted: Canadian Dimension, June 4, 2021. Western outrage against Belarus flared again on May 23 when a Ryanair flight destined for Lithuania was diverted to Minsk by an alleged bomb threat. Onboard and detained...

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OIL & WORLD POLITICS: THE BOOK

JOHN FOSTER, AUTHOR

THE REAL STORY OF TODAY’S CONFLICT ZONES: IRAQ, AFGHANISTAN, VENEZUELA, UKRAINE AND MORE

The stories may be about the petroleum resources of a country. They may relate to a country’s strategic location – as a route for pipelines or a place in close proximity to significant sea routes. Petroleum is only part of the geopolitics, yet it deserves public attention. It is a vital resource for all modern economies, a source of enormous wealth and power. The evidence of international rivalry over petroleum is overwhelming. I call it the Petroleum Game

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JOHN FOSTER

John Foster is an international oil economist, and author, with more than 40 years of experience. His articles have appeared in numerous newspapers, periodicals and websites. His book, Oil and World Politics – the Real Story of Today’s Conflict Zones, was published in 2018. Born in London England, he graduated from Cambridge University. He has held positions with the World Bank, Inter American Development Bank, Petro Canada and British Petroleum.