History of the Modern Middle East / Module 20
Saudi Arabia and the World (I)
Saudi Arabia's place in the region changes through oil discovery and Aramco's expansion. The lesson connects production, power, and the shifting Middle Eastern balance.
Learning objectives
- Explain how oil development changed Saudi Arabia's position in the region.
- Analyze Aramco's role in reshaping Saudi Arabia and Middle Eastern politics.
Transcript excerpt
Excerpt from the lesson transcript
First of all, because Aramco rapidly discovers oil, rapidly develops it by World War II, Saudi Arabia is producing considerable amounts of oil. And Aramco has a huge operation in the eastern part of Saudi Arabia, which is where all the oil is. This changes Saudi Arabia eventually. It changes the Middle Eastern balance of power eventually.