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Walter J. Levy and the 1953 Iranian Oil Crisis: How an Oil Economist Shaped a Global Turning Point

The 1953 Iranian oil crisis is often remembered for its political intrigue and Cold War implications. Yet one of the most influential figures shaping Western thinking about the crisis was not a statesman or intelligence officer, but a petroleum economist: … Continue reading

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American oil exploration and memories of western Venezuela in the early 20th century

My interest in oil narratives stems my own personal experience as a native of one of the most representative oil towns in western Venezuela, Cabimas. I grew up in the shadow of towering oil derricks and gas flares, understanding that … Continue reading

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