The World witnessed a struggle for the control of oil in 1973, the decisions of which ultimately lead to globalization. As America saw the pace of life quicken in the twentieth century with the use of cars, planes, airplanes and appliances, the demand for oil to fuel this development increased. Believing that there was endless energy, the American way of life had an insatiable appetite for oil. Up until 1950 the United States had been able to supply its own energy needs, but in less than 25…
For decades the United States has relied on Saudi Arabia mainly as a source of cheap oil. The relationship between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia has also brought about many lucrative business deals. The relationship between these two countries has always been extremely important due to the fact the United States is heavily dependent on Saudi oil. Saudi Arabia oil production is a key player in the world’s economy and could put many countries at great risk if they were to lose access to trade of oil.…
The modern-day Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is a sovereign Arab state ruled by King Salman bin Abdul-Aziz Al Saud. The Saudi government is an absolute monarchy and the majority of government positions are held by members of the Saudi royal family, which is sometimes referred to as the House of Saud. The country of Saudi Arabia is a large, predominantly Muslim country, which occupies approximately 80% of the Arabian Peninsula. The website Prince Mohammed Bin Fahd University, which has an in-depth…
Whether or not the Middle East should be important is a very highly debated topic. Critics may argue that the Middle East is not important because we will lose a lot of money; however, this argument is misguided because the pros clearly countervail the cons. Some might say that the Middle East being important is in a good way, but that is not necessarily the case. The Middle East has to be important to prevent a lot. The Middle East should be important because of securing oil, preventing spread…
The three most important cities in Saudi Arabia Every state has the important cities to support and give it a strong economy. Saudi Arabia is an Arab Islamic state and it is located in the south-west of the continent of Asia. There are twelve main citiy in Saudi Arabia but the three most important cities in Saudi Arabia are Mecca, Medina, Riyadh. Mecca is the first most important cities in Saudi Arabia. It is a holy city to Muslims. Which it is located west of the…
Kristaps Porzingis will still be a Knick, for now. The New York Knicks picked up the 2018-2019 team option on the 22-year old power forward/center from Latvia. But words are now spreading that he was almost traded by former Knicks president Phil Jackson for the No. 1 pick in the 2017 NBA draft in order to get point guard Lonzo Ball. The Knicks selected Kristaps Porzingis as their fourth overall pick in the 2015 NBA draft. Many basketball enthusiasts were in disbelief and even disagree with…
The United Nations was created in the aftermath of World War II and served as a replacement for the ineffective League of Nations. The purpose of this intergovernmental establishment was to promote international co-operation and to preserve a firm foundation for peace. However, the United Nations is remarkably more than simply an organization that secures peace and resolves conflicts. It is engaged in an expansive array of work that focuses on improving the lives of many around the globe; it…
It’s common knowledge that Germany was one of the defeated countries in WWI. The Influenza Pandemic of 1918 to 1919 contributed to this defeat more than most people are aware of. The influenza had an effect on Germany’s military offense that may have been the cause of their defeat. Specifically, it contributed to the signing of the Treaty of Versailles, a peace settlement that was imposed on Germany and affected them negatively. The effects the Influenza Pandemic of 1918 had on Germany’s…
mainly at Germany. The instances included: Germany admitting and accept the blame for start of the war, reduction of their military, payment of ‘reparations’ for damage done during the war, loss of land, and finally Germany was not allowed to join the League of Nations. The treaty essentially wrecked Germany. It left Germany in a huge debt and fundamentally ruined the German…
Everyone wants to go to college and be more successful. Jobs and a decent amount on money all come with the price tag of college. In the following, I am going to discuss future plans and the careers I have chosen for myself. I would like to share with you the colleges I am willing to attend and the path I am going to take to get to those colleges. I would consider myself, as a whole, a well off student. I have many strengths, but I also have my weaknesses. Some strengths that I pursue are that…