Pipeline Diplomacy: Energy as a Geopolitical Weapon

In the Energy News Beat – Conversation in Energy with Stuart Turley, talks with George McMillan about the geopolitical complexities surrounding natural gas pipelines, energy politics, and the strategic maneuvers of global powers. Key points include the U.S. and NATO's efforts to counter Russian influence by controlling pipeline routes and trade barriers, the impacts of energy dependency on European deindustrialization, and the tensions between sea and land power strategies. George McMillan highlights the importance of integrated geostrategic and economic models to predict rational actions by global players like Russia and China, emphasizing the need for informed decision-making in U.S. foreign policy. The conversation underscores the critical role of energy politics in shaping international relations and the importance of nuanced understanding in governance.I have 3 other podcasts in process with George and we are covering Syria, Turkey and other critical places around the world. - Please follow George on his LinkedIn HERE: https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-mcmillan-5665b015/Thanks George for stopping by the Podcast, Stu Highlights of the Podcast00:00 - Intro02:26 - Geopolitical Realignment and Eurasian Gas Wars08:27- Germany's Energy Crisis and Nord Stream Pipeline09:04 - Pipeline Sabotage and Its Implications12:39 - Russia-China Energy Integration and Pipeline Tensions16:05 - BRICS and U.S. Dollar Dynamics19:41 - Energy Geopolitics and Proxy Wars in Eurasia30:29 - Turkey’s Bid to Become a Natural Gas Hub31:13 - U.S. Foreign Policy and Knowledge Gaps32:45 - Sea Power vs. Land Power Strategies39:26 - The Role of Trading Blocs and Economic Barriers43:18 - Conclusion and Next Steps

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