Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East drive oil price volatility

The current oil price surge is not merely a market reaction to geopolitical risk but a symptom of deeper systemic issues: U.S.

foreign policy, global energy dependency, and the marginalization of Indigenous and local voices. Historical patterns of Western intervention in the Middle East, such as the 1953 Iranian coup, have created a legacy of instability that continues to shape energy markets. Cross-culturally, the narrative is often one-sided, framing Iran as a threat while ignoring the destabilizing role of external actors. Scientific evidence supports the need for energy diversification and renewable transitions, while artistic and spiritual expressions in the region highlight the human cost of war. Future modeling suggests that without systemic change, energy markets will remain volatile. By integrating Indigenous knowledge, promoting multilateral diplomacy, and investing in renewable energy, we can move toward a more just and sustainable global energy system.