The Geopolitics of U.S. Energy Sanctions Against Iran

Oil and gas resources and their transit routes are key sources of international power and tools of foreign policy, used not only to develop relations with other countries but to maintain regional peace and stability. However, the US seeks to weaken energy-rich countries through sanctions to achieve...

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Published in:Middle East policy 2020-06, Vol.27 (2), p.108-119
Main Author: Kalehsar, Omid Shokri
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Foreign policy
Geopolitics
Industrialized nations
Objectives
Peace
Petroleum
Sanctions
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Summary:Oil and gas resources and their transit routes are key sources of international power and tools of foreign policy, used not only to develop relations with other countries but to maintain regional peace and stability. However, the US seeks to weaken energy-rich countries through sanctions to achieve economic and political goals. Hence, the need has arisen to establish competitive plans to secure energy supplies and provide security to industrialized importers during oil shocks. The main goal is to ensure a sustainable energy supply for industrialized nations and regulate international affairs.
ISSN:1061-1924
1475-4967
DOI:10.1111/mepo.12498