In this episode, Professor Steve Levine discusses his course, “Energy and Security.” To set the stage, Prof. Levine shares some background on his career and how his experience as a journalist shaped his views in the geopolitics of energy. After that, he covers the role oil played in the collapse of the USSR, the rise of OPEC as a global supply controller, and theories involving changing global oil supply and demand dynamics. Looking forward, Prof. Levine covers disruptive energy opportunities amid the growing efficiency of lithium-ion batteries. Lastly, he provides insight on how analysts can conduct better forecasting.

The Security Studies Podcast is produced by Jeffrey Palmer.

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