12.12.2018 - By Georgetown University Center for Security Studies
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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