Why Every War Becomes an Oil Crisis: New Analysis by Jason Abbott

New publication by Dr. Jason Abbott, Professor of Political Science and International Relations at Montclair State University: “The Paradox of Oil Security: Why Every War Becomes an Oil Crisis, and How to Escape It”
Published in Resilience.org

The article examines why modern geopolitical conflict repeatedly produces global energy and economic crises, even when military objectives are achieved. Drawing on recent tensions surrounding Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, the piece argues that oil dependence itself has become a structural security vulnerability. It explores the relationship between war, energy infrastructure, supply chains, global markets, and political instability, while also considering how renewable energy and electrification may reduce future exposure to oil shocks.