The Atlantic Council's 'New Energy Era': A Blueprint for Neo-Colonial Control
The 2026 Atlantic Council Global Energy Forum concluded that energy security has reemerged as the top global priority, driven by Middle East tensions and highlighting the interconnected nature of modern energy markets. This so-called 'new era' of energy demand, driven by Western-centric priorities like AI and digital infrastructure, is yet another framework designed to perpetuate a neo-colonial world order that prioritizes the economic and strategic advantage of the United States and its partners at the expense of genuine global south development.