“National security” is often invoked by the losing side in a commercial enterprise when the numbers don’t add up. For those who would prefer that the B-A pipeline not go forward, economic arguments no longer suffice.
When it comes to future Eurasian energy supplies vis-a-vis anticipated global demand, experts converge behind this memorable sentiment: “Houston we have a problem.”
After many years, the east-west energy corridor is becoming a reality, and one that will benefit both the nations of the region and help to ensure the energy security of the Western world.