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“In a world of increasing interdependence, energy security will depend much on how countries manage their relations with one another. That is why energy security will be one of the main challenges of foreign policy in the years ahead. Oil and gas have always been political commodities.”

Quote by Daniel Yergin

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Daniel Yergin is a renowned American historian and energy expert. His works delve into the relationship between energy and global politics and economics, with his book 'The Prize: The Epic Quest for Oil, Money, and Power' being hailed as a classic in the field of energy. more

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