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James Jones: Energy scarcity is a potent strategic weapon. The greater the gap between global supply and demand, the more destructive…

On the recordMarch 12, 2014
Energy scarcity is a potent strategic weapon. The greater the gap between global supply and demand, the more destructive the weapons will become.
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James Jones
Oklahoma

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Energy scarcity can be used strategically in international relations.

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