by seavoyage.com | Jun 14, 2024 | Big Oil, Seven Sisters
The term “Seven Sisters” refers to a group of seven major oil companies that dominated the global petroleum industry from the mid-20th century until the 1970s. These companies wielded immense economic and political power, shaping international relations...
by seavoyage.com | Jun 12, 2024 | Big Oil, Seven Sisters
The Iranian Hostage Crisis was a diplomatic standoff between the United States and Iran that began on November 4, 1979, and lasted for 444 days. Here are the key details: Background Iranian Revolution: In early 1979, the Iranian Revolution led to the overthrow of the...
by seavoyage.com | Jun 11, 2024 | Big Oil, CIA, Seven Sisters
Operation Ajax, also known as the 1953 Iranian coup d’état, was a covert operation orchestrated by the United States Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and the British Secret Intelligence Service (MI6). Here are the key details: Background Post-WWII Context:...
by seavoyage.com | Apr 30, 2024 | Big Oil, Seven Sisters
“Big Oil” is a term commonly used to refer to the largest multinational oil and gas corporations in the world. These companies are typically vertically integrated, meaning they are involved in all stages of the oil and gas industry, from exploration and...
