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“Think about how much geopolitical influence Saudi Arabia has had over the decades because of its ability to modulate production,” said Meghan O’Sullivan, a deputy national security adviser for Iraq and Afghanistan under President George W. Bush.
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Meghan O'Sullivan stated that Saudi Arabia has wielded geopolitical influence for decades due to its ability to adjust oil production.
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Meghan O’Sullivan
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News Article
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{
    "person": "Meghan O\u2019Sullivan",
    "former_role": "deputy national security adviser for Iraq and Afghanistan under President George W. Bush"
}
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Geopolitics Energy Saudi Arabia
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Created
September 18, 2026 at 7:16 PM (3 weeks ago)
Last Updated
September 18, 2026 at 7:16 PM (3 weeks ago)

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China Stockpiled Oil, and Now It Could Dominate the Energy Landscape
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/17/business/energy-environment/china-oil-iran-war.html

The war with Iran revealed China's surprising geopolitical power in the energy sector, transforming its oil import vulnerability into strength. By stockpiling oil and building refining capacity, China can now influence global prices and fuel supplies. This shift has significant implications for international energy dynamics and China's foreign policy.

China Oil Energy Security Geopolitics Iran War Global Economy Refined Fuels OPEC

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