TFTC: A Bitcoin Podcast #621: Crude Oil Outlook and Middle East Geoplitics with Anas Alhajji
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May 19, 2025 Anas Alhajji, an energy economist with a knack for oil markets and geopolitics, dives deep into the complexities of Middle Eastern diplomacy and U.S. foreign relations. He discusses Trump’s influence on regional tensions and the implications of Iran’s nuclear ambitions on global oil prices. Alhajji highlights the urgent need for expanded energy sources amidst rising AI demands and examines how these trends could change Bitcoin’s role in the energy market. Tune in for insight on economic growth, energy policies, and the intersection of technology and geopolitics.
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Syrian Recognition Shift
- Recognition of the Syrian government by the US and Middle Eastern countries marks a significant geopolitical shift.
- Despite devastation, Syrian people exhibit surprising happiness due to regained control and stability.
BRICS is a Paper Tiger
- The BRICS alliance is ineffective as a unified economic or currency bloc due to internal conflicts.
- The US dollar and Petrodollar system remain dominant despite challenges.
Shift Away From Nation-Building
- Trump's Middle East diplomacy indicates a policy shift away from nation-building to promoting peace through economic investment.
- His criticism of past interventions reveals a more pragmatic approach to foreign relations.