The West's delusion of energy independence
Russia's energy dominance over Europe is a warning of things to come, with China's control over raw materials a clean energy future needs
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Dennis C. Blair and Joseph F. Dunford
Russia's belligerence against Ukraine is underscoring once again the inextricable link between national security and energy security. Today, Russia is flexing its energy dominance over a dependent Europe. But tomorrow, the danger may come from China and its control over the raw materials that are key to a clean energy future.
The United States and its allies must ensure that doesn't happen.

