Geography A-Level
Competing national interests
What Competing national interests means in Geography A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Competing national interests
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The contest between countries over energy supplies as they strive for energy security, often leading to geopolitical tensions.
Topics that use Competing national interests
- Energy security (AQA A-Level)
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