Energy Security and Environmental Sustainability in the Western Hemisphere

Remi B. Piet, Bruce M. Bagley, Marcelo R. S. Zorovich

Lexington Books, Feb 3, 2017 - Political Science - 454 pages

In light of the rapid fluctuations in oil prices and subsequent impact on the stability and economic perspectives of energy producing and energy importing states in the Western Hemisphere, this book stresses the urgency to integrate sustainability at the very core of national energy security strategies. From Canada to Argentina, this edited volume analyzes a series of case studies and diverging paradigms across the continent. It underlines how the relatively recent exploitation of unconventional energy sources in North America and the resulting impact on prices impact the geopolitical concerns of traditional producers. It also explains how much energy strategies are central to the development of national economies and the stability of their society. Highlighting the shortcomings in several countries even at a time of high prices, the volume makes the case for an inclusive and holistic approach to energy security that would integrate environmental concerns at its very core. This edited volume also explains how this new energy independence of the western Hemisphere affects its foreign policy with the main international actors in the field of energy whether traditional producers or consumers. Finally, it provides key insights on successful strategy towards the development of alternative sources of energy.

Contents

• TwentyFirst Century U S Energy Policy: 3
• A New Era in Energy Security: 57
• Situation and Challenges of Energy Security: 81
• ENERGY SECURITY AND DEVELOPMENT: 113
• Energy Security and Petroleum in Brazil: 131
• Domestic Constraints on: 159
• The Quest for Energy Security in Argentina: 189
• GLOBAL IMPACT OF WESTERN HEMISPHERE: 211
• China and the Significance of Energy Security: 247
• Perceptions Matter: 275
• Impact: 299
• ENERGY SECURITY AND SUSTAINABLE: 321
• A Race to the Sustainable Development of the Energy: 347
• Sustainable Energy and Human Development in Central America: 365
• Advancing Energy Security and Economic Growth with Biofuels: 381
• An Efficient Instrument: 393
• References: 417

About the author

Remi B. Piet is assistant professor of international affairs and public policy at Qatar University.

Bruce M. Bagley is professor and former associate dean of the Graduate School of International Studies at the University of Miami.

Marcelo R. S. Zorovich is professor of international relations and international business at ESPM.

Bibliographic information

• Title: Energy Security and Environmental Sustainability in the Western Hemisphere; Security in the Americas in the Twenty-First Century
• Editors: Remi B. Piet, Bruce M. Bagley, Marcelo R. S. Zorovich
• Contributors: Remi B. Piet, Bruce M. Bagley, Marcelo R. S. Zorovich, Marten Brienen, Alejandro Chanona, Khatchik DerGhougassian, Cristina Eguizábal, Dina Moulioukova-Fernandez, Roger E. Kanet, Maxime Larivé, Anastasia Northland, Ryan Opsal, Ana Oviedo Roldan, George Philippidis, Dennis M. Rempe, Jonathan D. Rosen, John Twichell, Alberto Lozano-Vázquez, Joseph E. Uscinski, Harrie Vredenburg
• Publisher: Lexington Books, 2017
• ISBN: 1498506232, 9781498506236
• Length: 454 pages
• Subjects: Political Science / General; Political Science / International Relations / General; Political Science / Public Policy / Economic Policy; Political Science / Public Policy / Environmental Policy; Political Science / Security (National & International)