Oil, the State, and War

In "Oil, the State, and War," Emma Ashford examines how domestic oil production influences the foreign policies of petrostates, highlighting the diverse roles these nations play in global politics. She introduces a classification system for petrostates—oil-dependent, oil-wealthy, and super-producer states—and analyzes their behaviors through case studies. As the global oil market evolves, the book offers insights into how these wealthy oil nations impact international affairs.