The Resource Curse in Real-Time: Iraq’s Flaring Crisis and the Iran Dependency
By Ken Silverstein Iraq is currently a study in geopolitical irony. It holds the world’s fifth-largest proven oil reserves, yet it cannot reliably keep the lights on in Baghdad or fully pay its government workers. As I explored in my latest column for Forbes, the “resource curse” is no longer just an academic theory—it is […]
Why the Iran War is a Stress Test for Green Energy | Ken Silverstein
While the world watches the Strait of Hormuz for oil spikes, a quieter crisis is unfolding for the green energy supply chain. As I discussed recently on Al-Ahad TV, the minerals powering our net-zero future travel the same volatile routes as crude oil and natural gas. This isn’t just a story about shipping delays; it’s […]