Robert Bensh’s Blog
Are Potassium Batteries the Future of Energy?
The world is racing to discover the newest form of battery. Currently, most ion batteries are produced with lithium. These batteries have a high energy density, making them very efficient and popular to use. Lithium, however, is relatively rare. Mining the element is...
Best Resources for Staying Up to Date with Global Security Events
Staying up to date on all of global security’s hot topics can be a daunting task. You may feel overwhelmed and not know where to begin. How do you know which sources you should use? How do you learn about the context if you feel behind? Learning more about what’s...
4 Potential Energy Sources That May Surprise You
With growing public concern about the environment and widespread dependence on fossil fuels, alternative energy has become a popular topic. Conversations about alternative energy tend to focus on solar and wind power, but there is so much more to alternative energy....
What Inspired the Concept of Modern Energy Security?
Energy security is one of the most discussed topics in the energy industry today. However, it is still a relatively new concept. There a few events in recent history that have inspired countries to worry about becoming more energy secure and independent. Leaders have...
What Can You Do With a Degree in Global Studies?
A degree in Global Studies opens up the door for a variety of career opportunities. You’ll be able to put your skills to use in an exciting, international context! The following are just a few of the many examples of careers with a global context available to you....
Global Hunger and International Security
Famine is often in the news. These natural disasters may seem far removed and irrelevant, but global hunger is actually intricately connected to international security. Current Climate The world is currently facing famine in many countries, including Nigeria, South...
Cybercrime: a Global Threat
Cybercrime is one of the fastest-growing threats to security today. Cybercrime can be relatively easy to perform. People don’t need extensive skills. Such criminals can also be difficult to catch. These factors make cybercrime quite attractive, and it doesn’t look to...
Do Dams Hold the Key to Clean Energy?
The US has many diverse sources of energy including solar panels, wind turbines, and petroleum. One resource, however, remains largely untapped: hydro energy. In other countries, hydro power is a staple of energy production. In the United States, hydro power is not an...
Global Health and Global Security
Thanks to globalization, the populations of the world are extremely connected like never before. While this has led to many benefits, it also brings an often underestimated global security risk: the spread of disease and a negative effect on global health. After all,...
Offshore Wind Farms and the Future of Global Energy
Today the demand for global energy is increasing at its fastest rate in more than ten years. Most of this demand is being met by fossil fuels. Fossil fuels alone, however, present an imbalanced approach that also adds to climate change. As a result, experts are...