Srinagar, May 13 -- The discovery and control of energy resources, especially oil and gas, have shaped the modern world in profound ways. For many countries, these resources have brought wealth, development, and global importance. At the same time, they have also made these nations targets of foreign influence, conflict, and geopolitical struggles. This pattern is not limited to the Gulf region but can be seen across the world, both in the past and in the present.

In the early 20th century, the discovery of oil transformed regions that were once economically modest into centers of global importance. Countries in the Middle East, such as Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Iran, experienced rapid economic growth due to oil exports. Similarly, Venezue...