WASHINGTON (February 17, 2026) – As the United States recalibrates its approach to Venezuela, major questions remain about who will benefit and how global oil markets, corporate strategy and geopolitics may shift.
Robert Weiner, professor at the George Washington University School of Business and director of the MS in International Business program, provides insight into the intersection of energy, business strategy and geopolitical risk. His research focuses on the global petroleum industry, natural-resource economics and international business strategy, helping explain how government action and market forces shape corporate decision-making worldwide.
Weiner can speak to when global powers intervene in resource-rich countries and how Venezuelan production could influence global oil prices. He can provide insight into what that means for U.S. energy regions and can connect Venezuela’s situation to broader lessons about how political risk shapes global business strategy.
If you would like to schedule an interview with Weiner, please contact Senior Media Relations Specialist Claire Sabin (claire [dot] sabin
gwu [dot] edu (claire[dot]sabin[at]gwu[dot]edu)).
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