# Navigating the Complex World of Energy and Economics

By Tim Snyder · Published 2023-09-13 · Updated 2026-03-19 · Energy on MarketScale
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> How shifting global alliances and energy strategies are challenging the foundation of international currency systems

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- How shifting global alliances and energy strategies are challenging the foundation of international currency systems

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The latest episode of [Gasonomics](https://marketscale.com/shows/gasonomics/), hosted by [Tim Snyder](https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothy-s-snyder-6037955a/), Chief Economist with **Matador Economics**, focuses on the intricate dance between global alliances, energy markets, and the potential threats to the US Dollar's dominance. As President Biden attends the G-20 Summit, the episode delves into the dynamics of the **BRICS** alliance, now expanded to [BRIICS](https://www.politico.eu/article/brics-summit-south-africa-six-new-countries-join-alliance/) with the inclusion of Iran and their move towards a gold-based cryptocurrency. The episode also touches upon the importance of energy independence, the resilience of the US energy sector, and the controversial revelations from a Johns Hopkins University Scientist about the manipulation of data related to climate change and wildfires.

Tags: BRICS alliance, BRIICS, energy and economics, G-20 Summit, Gasonomics, global alliances, Matador Economics, Tim Snyder

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