Archive for Geopolitics
Grid War: How Geopolitical Anxiety and Cyberattacks Drive the Move to Home Solar Energy
Two distinct historical eras have long dominated the narrative surrounding the global clean energy transition. The first, spanning from 1970 to 2010, was defined by environmental idealism and moral imperatives. The second, running roughly from 2006 through 2024, was driven by raw market economics—fueled by plunging equipment costs and tax incentives. Both eras achieved critical structural […]
The Frozen Billions: Why Cambodia and Thailand’s Massive Energy Reserves Remain Untouchable
As global energy markets navigate intense structural shifts, localized geopolitical friction continues to trap vital resources. In my July 7 feature for Forbes–picked up and featured across Yahoo—I explore the enduring maritime border dispute between Bangkok and Phnom Penh. With skyrocketing domestic diesel prices impacting local industries, the pressure to tap into the Gulf of […]
Beyond the Grid: What Haiti’s Mesh Grid Success Teaches Us About Infrastructure Resilience
Conventional wisdom dictates that large-scale infrastructure requires absolute political stability and centralized planning. The rapid deployment of solar “mesh grids” in rural Haiti turns this assumption on its head. By connecting small clusters of homes via localized nodes, energy developers have bypassed the capital-intensive, slow-moving requirements of traditional grid extensions. The broader takeaway for the […]
Beyond the Blackout: How Adversaries are Weaponizing Grid Reliability in the AI Era
The visible images of modern conflict—like Ukraine’s recent drone strikes on Moscow’s Kapotnya Oil Refinery—rightly capture the world’s attention. But the more insidious threat to Western democracy is the silent, ongoing cyberwar targeting the automated software running our power systems. While my recent coverage at Forbes zeroes in on the immediate economic and corporate intersections […]