The new geopolitics of energy / John Mitchell ; with Peter Beck and Michael Grubb.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Mitchell, John V.

Contributor:

Beck, Peter.

Grubb, Michael.

Energy and Environmental Programme (Royal Institute of International Affiars)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Petroleum industry and trade--Political aspects.

Petroleum industry and trade.

Petroleum industry and trade--Economic aspects.

Energy policy.

International relations.

Physical Description:

xvii, 196 pages : illustrations, maps ; 21 cm

Place of Publication:

London : Royal Institute of International Affairs, Energy and Environmental Programme ; Washington DC : Distributed by Brookings Institution, 1996.

Summary:

This path-breaking study attempts to define a new international dimension to energy policy that takes account of the dramatic political changes since the oil crises of the 1970s. This 'new geopolitics of energy' is creative rather than defensive, aligned to market-oriented development rather than state management. But governments have a role in promoting stable international conditions for trade and investment in energy, which in turn contribute to wider political stability; the development of more widely acceptable options for nuclear power; coordinated international action to mitigate the risks of climate change and other environmental impacts. This book is invaluable reading for executives and analysts in the energy business, and for strategic thinkers who believe that broader policies should in keeping with current energy trends.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages [193]-196).

ISBN:

1899658122

OCLC:

36309570