BLUF
Just as oil was militarily crucial last century, reliable electricity is becoming the foundation for military and economic strength, advanced manufacturing and emerging technologies. Resilient energy infrastructure is essential for national competitiveness and long-term technological advantage.Learning Outcomes
Strategic Thinking:
Explains how electricity infrastructure is becoming a critical factor in technological, industrial and national competitiveness, encouraging readers to consider long-term strategic dependencies.
Critical Thinking:
Examines the links between energy, manufacturing, supply chains and emerging technologies, prompting readers to assess infrastructure risks and policy trade-offs.
Technology Awareness:
Highlights how artificial intelligence, advanced computing and modern manufacturing are increasing electricity demand and reshaping future infrastructure priorities.
