The Geopolitics of Green

By Virginia Prescott on Wednesday, September 9, 2009.
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Many environmentalists and political strategists propose that reducing our dependence on foreign oil is not only good for the planet, but for international stability. Advances in solar and wind power, along with biofuels and electric cars sound are important steps towards moving beyond fossil fuels. But is it naïve to assume that these green technologies will also lead to greater global security?

David Rothkopf says that many of these alternative energy sources could create unforseen geopolitical conflicts. He’s visiting scholar with the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, and CEO of Garten Rothkopf, an advisory firm specializing in energy and climate issues.

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