ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Petro-aggression

Well kiddo, petro-aggression is when countries that have a lot of oil become more aggressive in their behavior towards other countries. Just like when you have a lot of toys and you don't want to share them with other kids, these countries don't want to share their oil with others.

When these countries have a lot of money from selling their oil, they can use it to buy weapons and improve their military power. This makes them feel stronger and more confident, but it can also make them more aggressive towards other countries.

Sometimes, when other countries depend on these countries for their oil, it can create tension and conflict. This is because the countries with a lot of oil can use that power to influence the other countries and sometimes make them do things they don't want to do.

So, while having a lot of oil can be great for a country's economy, it can also lead to conflict and aggression towards other countries. It's important for countries with a lot of oil to use their resources responsibly and not use it as a tool for aggression.