The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries or OPEC is an intergovernmental organization composed of 13 countries with proven oil reserves and the capacity to […]
Author Archives: Haroun Alfarsi
Legacy of Karl Marx: Accomplishments and Contributions
The accomplishments of Karl Marx transcend beyond his death on 14 March 1883. His legacy centers on the lasting impacts of his theories and concepts […]
Non-State Actors Explained: Types and Roles
The global affairs after the Second World War and the end of the Cold War saw increased global integration through the process of globalization and […]
History and Origins of Chess: From India to Persia and Europe
Tracing the history and origins of chess can provide intriguing insights into the development of human civilization. Furthermore, because chess has become a cultural artifact, […]
Three Views on the Origin of Globalization
Each of the three views on the origin of globalization provides a competing perspective on how, when, where, and/or why this process and phenomenon of […]
Sea Dispute: Sovereignty vs. Sovereign Rights
Countries often argue about who owns parts of the ocean and the resources there. These issues are complex and have been one of the focal […]
The Roles of Women During World War I and World War II
What were the roles of women during World War I? During World War II? Why were they considered important during wartimes? What were their contributions? […]
Fiscal Regimes: Types of Oil and Gas Agreements
Oil and gas are economically important finite natural resources that require strong collaborative efforts between the rights owners and developers for their efficient exploration, extraction, […]
Types of Oil and Gas Exploration Methods
Exploration is a critical upstream activity in the oil and gas industry. Exploring deposits of oil and gas or resources and reserves remains an important […]
Oil and Gas: Upstream, Midstream, and Downstream
The oil and gas industry is divided into three components or sectors: the upstream, midstream, and downstream. Note that these three sectors also correspond to […]