The World for Sale, with Javier Blas and Jack Farchy
Russia\u2019s invasion of Ukraine has laid bare the West\u2019s reliance on Russian oil and gas. Around 40 per cent of Europe\u2019s gas comes from Russia, while some 7 per cent of US oil is Russian. Journalists\xa0Javier Blas\xa0and\xa0Jack Farchy\u2019s new book,\xa0The World for Sale: Money, Power and the Traders Who Barter the Earth\u2019s Resources, tells the story of how trading commodities such as these has shaped the global financial landscape and why we find ourselves in a pivotal moment in which geopolitical and economic relationships are being tested. Investigative journalist and Manveen Rana speaks with Javier and Jack about the book and its wider themes.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices