Robert Bensh’s Blog
Artificial Intelligence: Friend or Foe to Energy Security?
The benefits of artificial intelligence (AI) are being touted across the internet by tech-enthusiasts and future fiends alike. Proponents of the technology are quick to point out the monumental potential it could have in fields like agriculture, public health, and...
Water Scarcity and Global Security
You’ve probably already realized that there is so much more to global security than war. There are other aspects of humanity that are just as critical to our survival. Things like public health, economic security, and, of course, natural resources like oxygen, energy,...
Top Countries in Energy Security
Globalization. It’s the new trend in everything -- energy included. As such, it’s more important than ever to consider energy security both individually and collectively. Every year, governing bodies release a report assessing energy risk for the top 25 energy-using...
Common Pros and Cons of Energy Resources
There has been a lot of discussion regarding energy security and energy risk lately thanks to the progression of major world events. To understand the importance of security and risk in a global context, it is first imperative that we understand the differences...
Top 5 Global Security Concerns of 2018
The Eurasia Group, a risk consultancy firm, recently assessed global security concerns in an effort to rank which ones would be most concerning for 2018. As we draw closer to the end of the year, I thought we’d take a look at their Top 5 global security risks in an...
Detect and Protect: Critical Infrastructure in the Cyber Age
In this day and age, almost everything we use is controlled by electronics to some degree. Our phones, smart devices, heating and cooling systems, and even our water supply runs on a power supply controlled by technology. Cyber attacks used to be a blip on the radar,...
Global Security Industry Outlook Report Released
A 2018-2019 Global Security Industry Outlook report was recently released and there is a lot to talk about. The report covers several different aspects of the industry including cyber security, physical security, the advancement of technology, and more. The primary...
Preparing for a Career in Energy and Global Security
Preparing for a career in energy and/or global security may seem daunting to a young industry hopeful. While it is a reputable and often rewarding field, it is not as well-publicized as some of the more common career paths. Students beginning their search for higher...
The Link Between Energy Security and National Security
National Security and Energy Security are more closely linked than ever thanks to the recent U.S. success in the oil and gas industries. Some professionals wonder if shifting supply and demand patterns in oil & gas could dramatically affect our global standing...
The Difference Between National and Global Security
While security is an extremely important concept, its true definition varies based on context and location. Contributions to security are all subject to the unique approaches and ideologies that govern them, thereby resulting in fluctuations in implementation and...