Energy Transition, AI, and Geopolitics

The Iran War and the End of Fossil Fuel Leverage

By Ken Silverstein • April 1, 2026 • Filed in: Energy

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The conflict in the Middle East has moved the energy conversation beyond carbon footprints and climate targets. It is now a matter of national security.

In my latest for Forbes, I explore why the war in Iran is the ultimate signal to accelerate the clean energy transition. While fossil fuels remain vulnerable to maritime chokepoints and geopolitical leverage, renewable infrastructure offers a path to permanent energy resilience.

As Francesco La Camera of IRENA noted in our discussion, renewables are the “best insurance policy” against the price shocks currently rattling global markets. It isn’t just about emissions anymore—it’s about breaking the cycle of energy weaponization.

Read the full analysis at Forbes

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