The Return of the Energy Weapon: An Old Tool Creating New Dangers.

  • Published In: Foreign Affairs, 2025, v. 104, n. 6. P. 56 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Bordoff, Jason; O'SULLIVAN, MEGHAN L. 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the resurgence of energy weaponization as a tool of geopolitical influence, highlighting its historical context and recent developments. It notes that after a period of relative stability in global energy markets, the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine and subsequent energy crises have reignited the use of energy as a coercive instrument by various nations, including Russia and China. The authors argue that the current geopolitical landscape, characterized by great-power competition and economic fragmentation, has made energy security a pressing concern, prompting countries to reconsider their energy policies and supply chains. They suggest that transitioning to clean energy sources and diversifying supply chains can enhance resilience against energy weaponization while addressing national security risks. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Foreign Affairs. 2025/11, Vol. 104, Issue 6, p56
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Power and Energy
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0015-7120
  • Accession Number:188792902
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