“An energy-security ‘nexus’ exists, whereby a central priority for core powers in the north becomes ensuring that friendly and stable governments exist in the oil-rich South.” Explain this quotation. In your explanation make sure to elaborate on A. How oil wealth often insulates leaders and its implication on regime security; B. How the United States’ priority of securing energy sources has helped dictatorships survive in many oil-rich countries.

“An energy-security ‘nexus’ exists, whereby a central priority for core powers in the north becomes ensuring that friendly and stable governments exist in the oil-rich South.” Explain this quotation. In your explanation make sure to elaborate on A. How oil wealth often insulates leaders and its implication on regime security; B. How the United States’ priority of securing energy sources has helped dictatorships survive in many oil-rich countries.