Topic: Seven Sisters

2 chapters across the catalog

Apes on iPads
Episode 388 1:21:22 - 1:25:38

388: Apes on iPads

Geopolitical Strategy Debate and Middle East Disarray

The hosts engage in a heated debate regarding Russia's strategy in the Middle East. One argument suggests Russia has abandoned Syria to NATO to focus on northern gas interests, while the other maintains that the "Seven Sisters" oil companies are always in cahoots. They conclude that the Middle East is entering a period of long-term disarray that will prevent gas extraction from the Leviathan fields.

CIA vs DIA
Episode 385 1:18:44 - 1:21:42

385: CIA vs DIA

Historical Context of Oil Imperialism and Global Conflict

A historical analysis of "Oil Imperialism" suggests that major global conflicts since 1911, including World War II and the invasion of Afghanistan, have been driven by the protection of fuel depots and pipelines. The theory posits that geopolitical maneuvers in the Middle East are primarily about securing energy transport routes for multinational corporations.