#76 Is Energy Being Weaponized? Geopolitics and energy security in the energy transition (with Dr. Benedikt Franke, Munich Security Conference)
NTNU Energy Transition Podcast
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Energy Security and Geopolitical Dynamics
This chapter examines the intricate relationship between energy security and global peace, highlighting key examples such as the Middle East's energy exports and the U.S.'s transition from energy importer to exporter. It discusses the growing interconnectedness of energy with food and health security, emphasizing the challenges posed by geopolitical tensions and the weaponization of energy dependencies. The conversation calls for a new framework to understand these evolving dynamics, particularly the strategic dominance of countries like China in critical resources for the green energy transition.
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