Columbia Energy Exchange

Adapting National Security to Climate Change

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Mar 11, 2025
Jon Finer, distinguished visiting fellow at Columbia University's Center on Global Energy Policy, discusses the critical intersection of energy, climate change, and national security. He highlights how the Biden administration addressed challenges like Russia's energy tactics post-Ukraine invasion and climate negotiations. Finer also delves into the complexities of financing the energy transition, the implications of U.S. oil independence, and how AI intersects with national security amidst rising global competition, especially with China.
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INSIGHT

Climate Change as a National Security Threat

  • Climate change is a major driver of global instability, leading to migration and conflict.
  • The US military acknowledges climate change as a core national security issue.
ANECDOTE

Russia's Weaponization of Energy

  • Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Europe's heavy dependence on Russian energy became a concern.
  • The US and Europe worked together to find alternative LNG sources, including from Asia.
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Balancing Climate Goals and Energy Security

  • The Biden administration aimed to reduce reliance on hydrocarbons while supporting allies in times of crisis.
  • Balancing these goals involves acknowledging the complexities of geopolitics.
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