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James Jones: Mr. Putin's incursion in the Crimea is . . . about exercising political power through the control of energy, and about…

On the recordMarch 12, 2014
Mr. Putin's incursion in the Crimea is . . . about exercising political power through the control of energy, and about brandishing the threat of energy scarcity to intimidate and manipulate vulnerable populations.
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James Jones
Oklahoma

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Putin uses energy control as a political weapon in global conflicts.

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