Energy and the Transformation of International Relations - Toward a New Producer-Consumer Framework

* Comprehensive overview of global energy producers and consumers, with a chapter on each major producer and consumer * Shows how energy affects the prospects for conflict and cooperation around the world * Case studies and conclusions show how different countries are reacting to evolving international energy conditions * Contributes to comparative political studies, international relations, and security studies With energy security at the top of the global agenda, this book examines the development of a new producer-consumer framework. As the era of cheap energy comes to an end, Asia's demand for energy increases, 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) and traditional consumers such as the US and Europe, and new consumers such as China and India as they adjust to the changing marketplace and political realities. At the centre of the book is the key question of how dynamics in the global energy market affect the nature of international relations. It is argued that while conflict over resources is possible, there are many opportunities for international cooperation over energy resources. Although coal, oil, and gas will define energy usage for the foreseeable future, greater efficiency and alternative sources of energy will play an important role in shaping the new producer-consumer framework.

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Readership:

Scholars studying international relations, conflict, cooperation, energy; Energy analysts, government, international organization specialists.

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