What ‘Energy Security’ Really Means

This month’s Group of Eight summit in Russia takes statecraft to a whole new level. Global leaders have “energy security” on the agenda. But judging by what they say and do, they don’t always understand the subject.

For many American leaders, energy security means producing energy at home and relying less on foreigners. But the United States imports three-fifths of its oil, and the share is heading up. For the foreseeable future, alternative fuel is unlikely to change that.

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