The International Energy Agency’s executive director has raised concerns that energy supplies are increasingly being used as a tool of geopolitical influence, signaling a shift in how global power dynamics play out through critical resources. With tensions rising over access and control, the warning highlights how energy dependencies could deepen divisions between nations. The statement underscores growing risks to energy security and economic stability amid evolving international relations. Experts and policymakers are likely to scrutinize the implications for energy markets and diplomatic strategies in the coming months.
Dr. Fatih Birol, Executive Director of the IEA, warns that energy is becoming a geopolitical weapon.
