Energy is big business. Whoever controls the energy supply runs the show. As long as Saudi Arabia requires U.S. Dollars for their oil, the Dollar will be a world currency. Iraq tried to bypass the Dollar. Result: They were invaded and Saddam was removed. Iran is bypassing the Dollar. Result: They are economically isolated. There is now civil unrest in the Ukraine. Who are the instigators? It just happens to occur while the Winter Olympic Games are being held in Sochi.
It would appear that the central planners are working to keep the current status quo… until Our Heavenly Father implements the next aspect of HIS plan.