Oil , the hidden weapon for Middle East
Oil as a Weapon in the Middle East The Middle East, home to some of the world's largest oil reserves, has long held strategic importance in global politics. While oil is a natural resource used for economic development, in the Middle East it has often been wielded as a powerful political weapon. Historically, the most famous example of oil being used as a weapon was during the 1973 Arab-Israeli War, when Arab members of OPEC (Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries) imposed an oil embargo on countries that supported Israel, including the United States. This caused oil prices to quadruple and triggered a global energy crisis. It demonstrated the influence oil-rich Middle Eastern countries could exert on global affairs.Countries like Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq, and the UAE have used oil to gain political leverage. By controlling production levels and exports, they can impact the global oil market, affecting economies worldwide. Oil revenues also allow these states to fund forei...