In the Energy News Beat – Conversation in Energy with Stuart Turley, talks with George McMillan about the geopolitical complexities surrounding natural gas pipelines, energy politics, and the strategic maneuvers of global powers. Key points include the U.S. and NATO's efforts to counter Russian influence by controlling pipeline routes and trade barriers, the impacts of energy dependency on European deindustrialization, and the tensions between sea and land power strategies. George McMillan highlights the importance of integrated geostrategic and economic models to predict rational actions by global players like Russia and China, emphasizing the need for informed decision-making in U.S. foreign policy. The conversation underscores the critical role of energy politics in shaping international relations and the importance of nuanced understanding in governance.

I have 3 other podcasts in process with George and we are covering Syria, Turkey and other critical places around the world. - Please follow George on his LinkedIn HERE: https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-mcmillan-5665b015/

Thanks George for stopping by the Podcast, Stu

Highlights of the Podcast

00:00 - Intro

02:26 - Geopolitical Realignment and Eurasian Gas Wars

08:27- Germany's Energy Crisis and Nord Stream Pipeline

09:04 - Pipeline Sabotage and Its Implications

12:39 - Russia-China Energy Integration and Pipeline Tensions

16:05 - BRICS and U.S. Dollar Dynamics

19:41 - Energy Geopolitics and Proxy Wars in Eurasia

30:29 - Turkey’s Bid to Become a Natural Gas Hub

31:13 - U.S. Foreign Policy and Knowledge Gaps

32:45 - Sea Power vs. Land Power Strategies

39:26 - The Role of Trading Blocs and Economic Barriers

43:18 - Conclusion and Next Steps