Sarah O. Ladislaw, Maren Leed, Molly A. Walton New Energy, New Geopolitics

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This report evaluates the energy impacts of the dramatic increase in the production of shale gas and light tight oil in the United States. It examines how the unconventional energy trend has already impacted energy economics and policy and then posits several possible energy futures that could emerge from the unconventional revolution.This report pairs with the original New Energy, New Geopolitics report and two other background reports, all available from Rowman & Littlefield:New Energy, New Geopolitics: Balancing Stability and LeverageNew Energy, New Geopolitics: Background Report 2: Geopolitical and National Security ImpactsNew Energy, New Geopolitics: Background Report 3: Scenarios, Strategies, and Pathways