Harry Istepanian - Venezuela’s Oil and the Global Power Struggle | Ep 495, Dec 14, 2025
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Conversations on Groong - December 14, 2025
In this episode of Conversations on Groong, we examine how Venezuela’s vast oil reserves have become entangled in global conflict. The discussion links US pressure on Caracas to efforts to drive down oil prices, weaken Russia’s war effort in Ukraine, and limit Iran’s regional power amid rising fears of a wider war. We also explore how a revived Venezuelan oil sector could disrupt OPEC+, reshape Middle East politics, and alter the balance of power across today’s conflict zones.
Topics:
- Venezuela’s oil and US pressure
- Trump, oil prices, and OPEC+
- Middle East fallout from cheap oil
- Ukraine war and Iran conflict stakes
Guest: Harry Istepanian
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Episode 495 | Recorded: December 11, 2025
SHOW NOTES: https://podcasts.groong.org/495
VIDEO: https://youtu.be/g0bH2EFA3GU
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