Geopolitics
The Strait of Peril: Gulf Oil Surge Amidst Tanker Attacks Exposes the Fragile Fiction of 'Stable' Global Order
Gulf oil exporters, led by Saudi Arabia, have increased crude shipments above pre-war levels for much of September despite a rising frequency of attacks on tankers in the region. This reckless dash for export revenue showcases the perilous reality that the Global South's economic lifelines are constantly held hostage by regional instability, a situation often exacerbated by decades of Western geopolitical interference that prioritizes resource extraction over regional security and sovereignty.
