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Fueling Conflict: Global Resource Politics in the 21st century

Maritime Nation

CHAPTER

The Crucial Role of Energy in Military Strategy and Historical Conflicts

This chapter explores the critical role of energy security in military strategy, focusing on historical conflicts driven by resource control. It highlights advancements in energy technology like molten salt and small modular reactors while reflecting on how oil reserves shaped military outcomes during World War II.

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