As 2026 approaches, oil is re-emerging as a geopolitical weapon, shifting from a market-driven commodity to a tool for global power. Key regions like Venezuela, with vast reserves, the Arctic's thawing frontiers, and Greenland are becoming central to securing future energy and resource dominance. This marks a potential return to an era where oil access is dictated by geopolitical maneuvering rather than solely market forces, impacting global supply and territory control.