The Effect of Energy Srategy on Australian Economic Security
Abstract
It is unlikely that any nation could use energy products as leverage against the Australian government. As a key US security partner worldwide (particularly in the Pacific basin), the integrity of the Australian economy is a significant concern to both governments. Australia is a major player in the world energy market as both a petroleum consumer and a supplier of coal, natural gas and uranium. Potentially, a hostile government could exploit Australia's energy economy to influence national policy. This paper examines the current Australian internal and external energy economies for potential points of vulnerability as well as likely developments within 25 years. Australia's redundant energy sources make it less vulnerable to embargo than many developed economies, while the expanding world energy market provides alternative customers if an Australian energy customer refused to purchase the country's coal, natural gas or uranium.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 12, 2014
- Accession Number
- ADA613526
Entities
People
- Robert R. Galvin
Organizations
- United States Army Command and General Staff College