Politics, Power & Energy
In the early 19th century powered machines such as boats and trains were powered by charcoal energy. Later, after petroleum had been discovered, it was used a wider source of energy. Since that time, petrol has become a symbol of power and wealth. This gave the Western nations a motivation to occupy oil-rich countries in the Middle East and North Africa to obtain more energy for their growing industries.
After a while and under the population’s resistance to occupation, the occupants were forced to retrieve. But they left corrupted governments, on small states that they divided, to rule on their behalf and to look after their interests. Until now, those governments have western support and protection.
2006-12-30
11:24:20
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