Energy


Energy

With the world more than 80 percent dependent on oil, coal, and natural gas to fuel vehicles, light and heat homes, and drive industry and agriculture, energy is essential for all aspects of human life. Global dependence on these fuels and the concentration of supplies in a limited number of countries mean that energy is a national security issue, and these resources are associated with geostrategic pressure, instability, and vulnerability, including for the U.S. military.

Our Work:

U.S. Energy Security and the Role of DOD Fuels

The Department of Defense's (DOD) fuel use constitutes a geopolitical, strategic, and operational vulnerability for the United States. CNAS is conducting a three-part study to determine what needs to happen technically, economically, strategically, procedurally, and culturally at DoD in order to reduce these vulnerabilities. This project will highlight ongoing efforts by the U.S. military to mitigate the well-documented fuel energy risks each service is contending with, and chart a path forward on improving DOD energy security.

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