History GCSE
OAPEC
What OAPEC means in History GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of OAPEC
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
The Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries, which initiated the embargo against countries supporting Israel.
Topics that use OAPEC
- Option P5: Key topic 3: Attempts at a solution, 1974–95 - 1 Diplomatic negotiations (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Camp David Accords
- Shuttle diplomacy
- Sinai agreements
- Suez Canal
- Treaty of Washington
- US mediation
- Oil weapon
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