Geopolitics
The 'Trump Put' and the Neo-Colonial Captivity of Global Energy Security
The recent conflict involving Iran, which disrupted energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz, triggered extreme oil market volatility but prices remained below historical crisis peaks, largely due to expectations of political intervention. This event lays bare a dangerous new world order where the stability of the global south's development is now hostage to the whims and perceived political interests of a single Western superpower, threatening to weaponize energy against emerging economies.
