@The Duran
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Alexander Mercouris and Alex Christoforou — long-form geopolitical analysis.
32 videos in Energy
US Diplomats Exit Middle East; Trump Hints Iran Strikes; Russia Urges Restraint
Analysis of escalating US-Iran tensions, Israeli military coordination, and potential strike timing ahead of midterms.
Graham 500% Sanctions Collapse; Zelensky Wants €155B
Analyze Trump's waiver of proposed Russian oil sanctions, EU funding mechanisms for Ukraine aid, and geopolitical implications of frozen asset strategies.
Zelensky-Trump Dispute Over US Intel Sharing; Kiev Power Grid Hit
Analysis of Russia's air campaign against Ukrainian infrastructure, US intelligence policy shifts, and escalating hybrid warfare between Russia and the West.
Russia-Ukraine Energy Ceasefire? Europe/Neocons Turn on Trump
Analysis of Trump's claimed Russia-Ukraine energy ceasefire, US-Russia diesel negotiations, and European geopolitical positioning ahead of midterms.
Who Controls Hormuz?
Analysis of power dynamics over the Strait of Hormuz, oil flows, and geopolitical positioning by the US, Iran, Russia, and China.
Kiev Cut Off, Bridges Targeted; EU's Last Card, Seize $200B Russian Assets
Analysis of Russian military strategy to isolate Kiev and the EU's potential seizure of frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine's war effort.
MBS Is Trapped. Europe is Doomed
Analysis of Saudi oil export disruptions, Houthi threats, and cascading diesel shortages across Europe heading into winter.
Diesel Shortages, Ukraine Debt, and a Fed Rate Hike
Analysis of fuel shortages across Europe and the US, Middle East supply disruption, and overlapping debt crises signaling recession risk.
Saudi Nightmare: Houthis Seize Red Sea As Pipeline Burns
Analysis of Houthi gains in Yemen, Saudi oil infrastructure attacks, and escalating Iran-US tensions affecting global energy markets.
Diesel Crisis Worsens as Houthis Tighten Grip on al-Mandeb Strait
Analysis of how Houthi disruptions to global shipping, diesel shortages, and US-Iran tensions converge into economic risk for Western markets.
Russian Strikes Are Breaking The Zelensky Regime
Analysis of sustained Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, economic collapse, and military mobilization challenges.
Massive Russian Strike: Three Factions Fight for Control of Ukraine
Analysis of Russian military operations, Ukraine's political fracture, economic collapse, and competing power centers reshaping the conflict.
Will a Merkel Return Halt AfD Momentum?
Analysis of the AfD's political rise in Germany, energy crisis vulnerabilities, and establishment response strategies.
Demand Destruction: The Real Energy Crisis Hitting Europe and Japan
Analysis of global energy shortages, reserve depletion, and demand destruction across Europe, Japan, and the US energy market.
Yen Is Sinking Again. Oil Reserves Near Empty with Ray Zucaro
Analysis of currency crisis risk, oil market disruption, and recession pressure in Europe and Asia.
Iran's New Terms: US Siege Strategy Will Cripple Allies
Analysis of Iran's Strait of Hormuz leverage, US containment strategy, and cascading economic pressure on Gulf allies and Europe.
Hormuz Leverage Could Become Long Term Trap
Analysis of Iran's strategic options regarding Hormuz closure, sanctions leverage, and why sustained blockade poses long-term economic risks.
Iran Strike Called Off: Inside MBS's Desperate Gamble
Analysis of US-Saudi tensions, Houthi disruptions to Red Sea shipping, and Iran's strategic leverage in Middle East geopolitics.
Saudi Arabia Pulled Into War, Oil Exports at Risk
Analysis of escalating Saudi-Houthi conflict, Bab el-Mandeb strait closure risk, and implications for global oil supply.
Europe's Self Inflicted Energy Nightmare Deepens
Analysis of European energy crisis: reserve depletion, fuel shortages, sanctions blowback, and deindustrialization across the continent.
US-Iran Nightmare. Is a Ground Invasion Coming?
Analysis of escalating US-Iran tensions, oil market impacts, and the potential for military escalation via proxy forces.
Volkswagen Collapse: 100,000 Jobs Cut as Germany's Deindustrialization Hits Home
Analysis of Volkswagen's job cuts, Germany's industrial decline, and geopolitical consequences of energy policy decisions.
US-Iran War, Round Three
Analysis of escalating US-Iran tensions, the Strait of Hormuz blockade, and implications for global energy security and great-power competition.
Russian Gas Is Still Flowing to Europe. Here's Why
Analysis of ongoing Russian natural gas supplies to Europe and the geopolitical and economic factors sustaining the trade relationship.
Manufacturing A Global Energy Crisis
How US strategic reserve depletion, Russian export halts, and EU sanctions are reshaping global energy markets and pricing.
Putin's Hopes for a Trump Security Deal Fade
Analysis of Russia's energy crisis, battlefield momentum, and diplomatic strategy as Ukraine conflict escalates and Western support solidifies.
Iran's Hormuz Gambit Sets Off Oil Price Rollercoaster
Analysis of Iran's strategic moves in the Strait of Hormuz and their potential impact on global oil prices and energy markets.
US-Iran War Reignites, Oil Markets in Chaos
Analysis of escalating US-Iran tensions and their immediate impact on global oil markets and energy prices.
US-Iran Deal Is Dead, Strikes Resume. Hormuz Set To Close as Oil Reserves Run Low
Analysis of renewed US-Iran conflict, Strait of Hormuz closure risk, and global oil supply disruption scenarios.
Versailles Memorandum: US faces Minsk Agreement dilemma
Analysis of the Iran memorandum's geopolitical implications, energy security risks, and parallels to failed diplomatic agreements.
Apache Down, US Launches Strikes, Iran Retaliates
Analysis of escalating US-Iran conflict, Strait of Hormuz closure, and oil price impacts on economic stability and negotiation leverage.
Iran-US Waiting Game, Lebanon War and Oil Price Big Mystery
Analysis of US-Iran economic standoff, why oil hasn't spiked to $150, and which economy may break first.