S12E3 - The Middle East's Energy and Geopolitics - Curiosity Curated

You are listening to Curiosity Curated. I am Zong.In our rapidly changing world, energy and geopolitics have become deeply intertwined. Nations now view energy not just as a resource but as a critical component of power and security. This interconnection manifests in three key trends: the resurgence of great power competition, the global shift toward clean energy, and the increasing electricity demands of artificial intelligence. Throughout this season, we'll examine how both established and emerging powers navigate these evolving dynamics, highlighting how energy resources fundamentally shape the emerging global order.In the previous two episodes, we saw how the U.S. shale revolution transformed its global standing and how Russia’s energy-driven geopolitical strategy has evolved significantly over the past two decades.As we continue to unravel those historical dynamics as told by Daniel Yergin, in this episode, we shift our focus to a region whose fate has been...