The interplay between terrorism and oil geopolitics has profoundly reshaped global energy policies, driving nations toward diversification, renewable transitions, and strategic realignments amid escalating risks. This article examines how terrorist activities such as attacks on infrastructure in the Middle East and sabotage of pipelines like Nord Stream have disrupted oil supplies, amplified price volatility, and prompted policy responses like the U.S. shale boom and Europe’s pivot from Russian gas. Drawing on historical cases (e.g., post-9/11 security measures, 2019 Saudi attacks) and recent conflicts (e.g., Ukraine war, Iran-Israel tensions, and 2022 Nord Stream explosions), it highlights shifts from OPEC dominance to a multipolar energy landscape, where terrorism exacerbates vulnerabilities in chokepoints like the Strait of Hormuz. Ultimately, the analysis argues that while terrorism heightens short-term economic instability, it accelerates long-term policies favoring energy security and sustainability, though at the cost of increased global volatility.  

Terrorism, geopolitics, global economy

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