geopolitical-crisis10.17 min read "Global Oil Market Turmoil: Escalating Tensions and Chaos"
The recent attack on a fuel tanker in the Red Sea by Houthi rebels in Yemen has brought to light the immense economic risks of a growing crisis in the Middle East, with concerns about potential disruptions to global oil supplies. The U.S. military is facing pressure to protect energy interests, while the Biden administration may need to employ energy policy tools to cushion an oil shock and navigate energy politics in an election year. Additionally, the Biden campaign is working to mend relations with key parts of the Democratic party, and the Pentagon is under renewed pressure to respond to escalating attacks on U.S. troops in the Middle East.
1 year ago•Source: POLITICO
