Energy Security
Energy security is the reliable availability of adequate and affordable energy resources in sufficient quantities to meet a nation's economic and development needs. It includes aspects of supply reliability, affordability, and environmental sustainability.
Real World
When Russia cut gas supplies through Nord Stream 1 in 2022, Germany faced acute energy insecurity, forcing it to restart coal-fired power stations and accelerate investment in LNG terminals — demonstrating how geopolitical events directly threaten energy security.
Exam Focus
Use the 'four As' framework (Availability, Accessibility, Affordability, Acceptability) when structuring any answer on energy security.
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