Petroleum, Political Power, and WW II

A comprehensive set of flashcards covering key terms and concepts from the lecture on petroleum, political power, and historical geopolitical issues.

Democratic confederalism

A political framework characterized by decentralized autonomous communities, direct democracy, women's liberation, and social ecology.

The Rojava Revolution

A political upheaval and military conflict in Northern Syria aimed at establishing an autonomous region known as Rojava, led by a Kurdish-dominated coalition.

The Seven Sisters

Refers to seven major oil companies that dominated the petroleum industry post-WWII, including Standard Oil of New Jersey and Royal Dutch Shell.

Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPT)

Regions including the West Bank and Gaza Strip that are under Israeli occupation, affecting their political and social contexts.

Holocaust

The genocide during World War II in which millions of Jews and others were systematically exterminated, referenced in discussions about Israeli-Palestinian relations.

Anti-semitism

A longstanding prejudice against Jews, often characterized by hostility, discrimination, or violence.

Yalta Conference

A meeting held in February 1945 between Allied leaders to discuss the reorganization of post-war Europe.

Petrochemicals

Chemical products derived from petroleum, used in various industrial applications, including the production of fuels and plastics.

Palestinian National Grid 1923

A mapping system used to delineate and manage the areas relevant to the Palestinian territories.

Bantustan

Territories set aside for black inhabitants of South Africa during apartheid, often cited in discussions of Palestinian autonomy and Israeli policies.

The Green Line

The demarcation line established in 1949 that separates Israel from the occupied Palestinian territories.

IDF Radio

The radio station of the Israel Defense Forces, often used for broadcasting military and national interests.

Israel Prize

An award given for excellence in various fields in Israel, recognized as one of the country’s highest honors.

Golan Heights

A region in southwest Syria that has been occupied by Israel since the Six-Day War in 1967, considered strategically important.