Allied Energy Security: The Role of U.S. Oil and LNG Exports in U.S. Relations with Japan and South Korea

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This paper provides an overview of Japan’s and South Korea’s energy vulnerabilities, assesses the role of U.S. oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports in strengthening both countries’ energy security, and offers proposals for a trilateral energy security partnership. To read the paper and/or download the pdf, go here.

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