Iran and dispute settlement in OPEC

Essay , 2016 , 106 Pages

Business economics - Miscellaneous

This book is the result of my deep interest in international petroleum policy during the pursuit of my Masters in International Law. I wrote the book with the support of friends, colleagues, family. I thank them all here.

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Chapter 1: The World of Oil
• Chapter 2: The Formation of OPEC
• Chapter 3: The OPEC Structure
• Chapter 4: The Importance of OPEC
• Chapter 5: OPEC as a Legal Statement and a Cartel
• Chapter 6: Dispute Settlement in OPEC
• Chapter 7: Iran, OPEC, and Oil Prices
• Chapter 8: OPEC and Oil Prices Over the Years

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This book explores the complex relationship between Iran and OPEC, focusing on Iran's role in the organization and the impact of its oil and gas resources on the global energy market. The book delves into the history and formation of OPEC, the organization's structure and objectives, and the challenges and successes it has faced. It also examines the legal framework surrounding OPEC, including its status as a cartel and its relationship with the World Trade Organization.

• The history and formation of OPEC
• The structure and objectives of OPEC
• Dispute settlement within OPEC
• Iran's role in OPEC and the impact of its oil and gas resources
• The influence of OPEC on global oil prices

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

• Chapter 1 introduces the world of oil, covering its history, importance, and the upstream and downstream sectors of the industry.
• Chapter 2 delves into the formation of OPEC, outlining the motivations behind its creation and key events in its history.
• Chapter 3 examines the structure of OPEC, outlining its various organs and the rationale behind its operations.
• Chapter 4 explores the importance of OPEC, discussing its benefits, successes, failures, and challenges.
• Chapter 5 analyzes OPEC's legal status as a cartel and its relationship with the World Trade Organization.
• Chapter 6 focuses on dispute settlement mechanisms within OPEC, comparing its approach to that of the WTO.
• Chapter 7 examines Iran's role in OPEC, its oil and gas resources, and the impact of the Iran nuclear deal on its energy sector.
• Chapter 8 explores the factors influencing OPEC's oil prices over the years, including supply and demand dynamics and structural breaks in pricing.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

This book explores key themes such as OPEC, Iran, oil prices, dispute settlement, cartel, international law, energy policy, and the global oil market. It focuses on Iran's role in OPEC, the impact of its oil and gas resources, and the challenges and opportunities facing the organization in the context of global energy dynamics.

• Author: Alireza Ghaderi (Author)
• Publication Year: 2016
• Pages: 106
• Catalog Number: V425571
• ISBN (eBook): 9783668703384
• ISBN (Book): 9783668703391
• Language: English
• Tags: iran, opec