With energy security at the top of the global agenda, Energy and the Transformation of International Relations examines the development of a new producer-consumer framework. As the era of cheap energy comes to an end, Asia’s demand for energy grows, and concerns over climate change increase, it is clear that the old framework is no longer sustainable in this new era. This book examines the evolving relations between the key producers (Middle East, Russia, Latin America and Africa), traditional consumers (the US and Europe), and new consumers (China and India) as they adjust to the changing marketplace and political realities. At the center of the book is the key question of how dynamics in the global energy market affect the nature of international relations. The authors argue that while conflict over resources is possible, there are many opportunities for international cooperation regarding energy resources.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction: The Changing International Energy System and Its Implications for Cooperation in International
Politics, Robert Orttung, Andreas Wenger, and Jeronim Perovic
Section I: Global Perspectives on Energy Security
2. Changing Markets, Politics and Perceptions: Dealing with Energy (Inter-) Dependencies, Jeronim Perovic
3. Changing Energy Use Patterns: Increasing Efficiency, Adopting Alternative Sources, Robert Orttung
Section II: Energy-Producing Countries
4. How Secure are Middle East Oil Supplies?, Bassam Fattouh
5. Russia’s Role for Global Energy Security, Jeronim Perovic and Robert Orttung
6. Energy Security in Latin America, Roger Tissot
7. Africa in the Context of Oil Supply Geopolitics, Monica Enfield
Section III: Energy-Consuming Countries
8. United States, Michael Evan Webber
9. Challenges for Europe, John Roberts
10. China’s Energy Prospects and International Implications, Mikkal Herberg
11. India’s Quest for Energy, Tanvi Madan
Section IV: Conclusion
12. Towards a Cooperative Framework, Andreas Wenger

ISBN13: 9780199559916ISBN10: 0199559910 Hardback, 256 pages
Nov 2009
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