This book explores the various dimensions of energy security in Asia ? which has become an increasingly important geopolitical issue. Reputable international contributors look at the roles played by each of the major energy importers: the United States, China, Japan and India, as well as the main suppliers: the OPEC states, Russia, the Central Asian states and Australia. In each case, the domestic politics of energy security are investigated, and state interests and perspectives on the issue are considered.

Analyzing the policy and security aspects of energy security, the book includes an examination of:

• the geopolitics of energy competition
• strategic, economic and environmental dimensions
• the impacts of energy security on human security.

With energy security being one of the central issues facing the world today, this book is a timely and impressive appraisal of the major energy security issues facing Asia.

With energy security being one of the central issues facing the world today, this book is a timely and impressive appraisal of the major energy security issues facing Asia.

1. The Geopolitics of Energy Security in Asia Michael Wesley PART 1: DEMAND 2. The United States & Energy Security in the Asia-Pacific Satu Limaye 3. Japan?s Energy Security Policy in an Era of Emerging Competition in the Asia Pacific Purnendra Jain 4. China?s Energy Security Xu Yi-chong 5. Contours of India?s Energy Security: Harmonising Domestic and International Options Ashutosh Misra PART 2: SUPPLY 6. Australia and Asia Pacific Energy Security: The Rhymes of History Richard Leaver 7. Energy Security: Pacific Asia and the Middle East Gawdat Bahgat 8. The Impact of the New Asia-Pacific Energy Competition on Russia and the Central Asian States Barry Naughten PART 3: IMPLICATIONS 9. The Strategic Dimensions of Energy Competition in the Asia Pacific William T. Tow 10. Economic Dimensions of Energy Security in the Asia Pacific Stuart Harris and Barry Naughten 11. The Environmental Effects of Energy Competition in the Asia Pacific Aynsley Kellow 12. Energy and Human Security in the Asia Pacific: Exploring the Human Security/State Security Interface Michael Heazle