US sanctions
The Price of Power: How a Trump Megadonor’s Firm Scored the First Venezuelan Oil Deal
A Trump megadonor’s firm, Vitol, secured the first US-approved Venezuelan oil deal, raising questions about the intersection of politics and finance.
The Venezuelan Gambit: Why Saudi Arabia is Watching Every Move
A US deal with Venezuela has global implications, and nowhere are they being watched more closely than in Saudi Arabia. Here’s why Riyadh is so invested.
Clash of Titans: Trump, Exxon, and the High-Stakes Gamble for Venezuelan Oil
A clash between Donald Trump and Exxon’s CEO over investing in Venezuela highlights the growing political risks facing multinational corporations in a volatile world.
From Caracas to Beirut: Unpacking the Shadow Economy Linking Venezuela and Hezbollah
A deep dive into the illicit financial network connecting Venezuela and Hezbollah, and its stark implications for global finance and investing.
Venezuela’s $150 Billion Default: Deconstructing the Most Complex Debt Restructuring in History
Venezuela’s $150B+ default is poised to become the most complex sovereign debt restructuring in history. This analysis deconstructs the key players and risks.
Venezuela’s Oil Crossroads: A $100 Billion Gamble or the Next Great Investment?
A high-stakes meeting reveals a deep divide: Exxon calls Venezuela “uninvestable” while Chevron sees 50% growth potential. What’s next for investors?
The Trillion-Dollar Question: Trump, Big Oil, and the High-Stakes Gamble on Venezuela’s Black Gold
A meeting between Trump and oil execs highlights the paradox of Venezuela’s oil: a trillion-dollar prize locked behind a wall of risk and sanctions.
Geopolitical Chess: Why a Squeeze on Venezuela’s Oil Has China—and Global Investors—on Edge
U.S. sanctions on Venezuela threaten China’s access to discounted oil, signaling a new era of geopolitical risk for the global economy and investors.
The Billion-Dollar Phantom: How an Alleged Crime Lord’s Arrest Exposes the Dark Side of Global Finance
The arrest of alleged billionaire crime lord Chen Zhi in Cambodia exposes a dark nexus of finance, geopolitics, and sophisticated transnational crime.
The Rubio Doctrine: How One Senator’s Venezuelan Gamble is Reshaping Global Finance and Investment
A deep dive into how Senator Marco Rubio’s hardline stance on Venezuela shaped US policy, impacting global finance, oil markets, and investment strategies.
Geopolitical Chess on the High Seas: How a Seized Oil Tanker Redefines Global Finance and Energy Risks
A US seizure of Venezuelan oil from a Russian tanker reveals a new era of economic statecraft, shaking global finance, energy trading, and investment strategy.
Trump’s Venezuelan Oil Gambit: A Multi-Billion Dollar Opportunity or a Geopolitical Quagmire?
A deep dive into Donald Trump’s claim about Venezuelan oil, analyzing the immense financial opportunities and geopolitical risks for the global economy.