Fueling Conflict: Global Resource Politics in the 21st century

Professor Brenda Shaffer, an expert in international energy and foreign policy, dives into the turbulent intersection of energy politics and naval strategy. She discusses how climate change is intensifying competition for untapped resources in key regions. The dialogue reveals the strategic implications of nuclear energy in military operations and reflects on historical conflicts driven by resource control. Shaffer also highlights the complexities of energy logistics in modern warfare and the geopolitical dynamics among authoritarian regimes affecting global stability.