Continued reliance on imported oil in North America and Europe makes these regions vulnerable to volatile global prices, risky supply lines, and unpredictable foreign governments. At the same time, consumption of oil and other fossil fuels contributes to climate change, which poses growing, serious risks to infrastructure, livelihoods, and national security on both sides of the Atlantic. CNA and the Royal United Services Institute launched a new policy report on this “nexus” at the Wilson Center on June 6, 2013: ‘The Energy and Climate Nexus: Challenges and Opportunities for Transatlantic Security.’ Joining the author, Ralph Espach, for discussion were Sherri Goodman (CNA), Rear Admiral Neil Morisetti (UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office), Daniel Chiu (Office of the Secretary of Defense), and Christian Burgsmüller (European Union).

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