Every international order in early modern and modern history is based on an energy resource. Whereas the Age of Coal and Steam was the backdrop for the British Empire in the 18th and 19th centuries, the Age of Petroleum has been the backdrop for the American Empire from the end of the 19th to the early 21st centuries."

"Do a" ll energy routes lead to the Indo-Pacific region and what is the core of Russia's energy policy. Include in the answer why is Russia accused of using energy for political leverage and the concept of the Resource Curse. Kindly answer question properly to get upvote. Thank you