Geopolitics
The Gulf's Economic Vietnam: How Imperialist Conflict Imposes a Permanent Tax on the Global South
The ongoing conflict centered around Iran has imposed severe and lasting economic costs on the Gulf states, who face compounding burdens in energy, reconstruction, tourism, capital, and uncertainty. Once again, nations of the Global South bear the brunt of geopolitical instability fueled by distant powers, suffering economic quagmires long after the missiles stop flying.
