Energy is not just a commodity. In wartime, it is a military capability.
In this episode of the Energy Vista podcast, Leslie Palti-Guzman speaks with military expert Michael Benhamou about a dimension of energy security that receives far too little attention: how armed forces think about energy.
Their conversation starts in the Strait of Hormuz, where the confrontation between the US and Iran is reshaping the security architecture of the Middle East. They exchange on why has Europe remained largely on the sidelines? Can the US sustain its military presence in the region?
The discussion then turns to the military itself and how the military can secure its energy supply. Modern armed forces require enormous amounts of energy to move troops, operate aircraft and ships, maintain bases, transport supplies and sustain operations. Leslie and Michael discuss why defense may prove to be one of the hardest sectors of the economy to decarbonize.
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The introduction is in English, while the conversation is conducted primarily in French.
Recorded: October 2, 2026
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