This study examines the influence of conflict-genic factors on the international oil market, focusing on geopolitical tensions, economic dependencies, and civilizational disparities in energy resource distribution. The research highlights how geopolitical conflicts (e.g., wars, sanctions) and economic policies (e.g., petrodollar dominance) shape oil price volatility and global energy security. A civilizational approach is introduced to analyze competition between North American, Chinese, Islamic, and other civilizations for control over oil reserves. The study employs statistical analysis, historical-logical methods, and economic modeling to assess the impact of military interventions (e.g., U.S. invasion of Iraq) and energy diversification strategies. Findings suggest that oil market instability stems from deeper geopolitical and civilizational rivalries, necessitating multilateral cooperation and technological innovations (e.g., renewables, nuclear energy) to mitigate conflicts.
