Power Struggle What’s Really Changing in Global Energy and Geopolitics with Robert Johnston
Is the world entering a new era of energy instability — and is Canada ready for it?
In this episode, Stewart Muir is joined by Robert (R.J.) Johnston, Director of Energy and Natural Resources Policy at the University of Calgary and former CEO of Eurasia Group, to unpack the geopolitical forces reshaping global energy markets.
From rising tensions in the Middle East to shifting U.S. policy and growing competition for critical resources, Johnston explains why energy security is once again at the center of global decision-making.
They discuss:
• Why global energy markets are becoming more unstable
• The changing role of the United States in global trade and energy
• Canada’s opportunity — and why it hasn’t been fully realized
• LNG, oil exports, and the importance of market diversification
• The impact of geopolitical conflict on energy security
• Critical minerals, AI, and the growing demand for resources like copper
• The future of energy transition and shifting climate priorities
• What business leaders are most concerned about right now
This is a conversation about energy, power, and uncertainty in a world where geopolitics and markets are increasingly intertwined.
At a time of global disruption — from Ukraine to the Persian Gulf — energy is no longer just an economic issue, but a strategic one.
The question is no longer whether the world needs reliable energy — but which countries are prepared to supply it.
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