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Situating the oil contradiction on a global scale: the case of modern Libya (1951-1980s).

This article argues that, in order to study the role of oil as a primary contradiction determining the mode of social reproduction of a global South country, it is fundamental to understand the role that oil has played in consolidating the US-led global order after the Second World War. Moving beyon...

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Published in:Review of African Political Economy Vol. 53; no. 188; pp. 139 - 160
Main Authors: Capasso, Matteo, Biasillo, Roberta
Format: Article
Published: Review of Political Economy (ROAPE) 2026
Subjects:
Libya
United States
Neocolonialism
Sovereignty
Twentieth century
Resource curse
Countries
International organization
Developing countries
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