How Dune is a Metaphor for the Middle East and Oil
In the sweeping sands of Arrakis lies a tale that mirrors our own world in ways both subtle and stark. Frank Herbert’s “Dune,” a masterpiece that has captivated readers since its publication in 1965, and its subsequent cinematic adaptations, most notably Denis Villeneuve’s 2021 epic, presents a universe where the desert planet of Arrakis is…