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This book offers insight into resource nationalism, one of the prime risks presented to the international system. This book looks at oil and gas usage and applications in the Persian Gulf with Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates serving as relevant case studies. The strategic geography of the area along with its critical energy reserves have global implications and the potential for significant impact. The chapters will provide a comprehensive overview of the concept of resource nationalism along with its components, its relationship with core elements of a country, natural resource management, as well as energy and international security. This book will be of interest and invaluable importance to academics, practitioners, and policymakers alike across a variety of industries.

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