Understanding OPEC: Economic Shifts and Media Perception

This lecture delves into the history of OPEC, exploring its impact on the global oil market and the economic strategies of exporting countries. It analyzes media coverage and public perception, highlighting the transition from consumer-driven to producer-driven markets. The lecture also discusses methodological approaches to historical research, focusing on data mining techniques applied to digitized press archives. Students are guided through defining research questions, selecting relevant sources, and structuring historical narratives. The presentation of research results and methodological challenges is emphasized, along with the importance of diverse bibliographic resources.