Beyond Hormuz: Asia’s energy goals need a new road map
This moment is a pivotal opportunity for Asean to force a transition from security to self-sufficiency
THE conflict in the Middle East has exposed vulnerabilities in Asia that analysts have long warned about but policymakers have been slow to act upon.
The pursuit of energy security and the region’s dependence on fossil fuels is a critical strategic liability, not just an environmental one.
Most Asian countries – blessed with abundant solar, wind and other clean resources – have long had a credible path open to them to reduce this vulnerability.
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