Energy Security Flashcards
1
Q
What is energy security?
A
A country’s ability to secure all its energy needs
2
Q
What is energy insecurity?
A
The lack of security over energy sources
3
Q
Reasons for energy insecurity
A
Decrease in reserves as supplies are used up
Terrorist activity (Iraq)
Geopolitical tension
Natural disasters
4
Q
Energy security case studies
A
Iraq War - British Invasion if Iraq in 1990-91
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine
