Energy: economics, politics, and security
A framework is described that can be used to analyze energy security issues. Five sets of issues horizontal nuclear proliferation, geopolitical implications of resource distribution, energy and military readiness, political change and external intervention in the Persian Gulf, and political change and conflict behavior - are examined along with the responses available to national governments. The interactions of energy economics with domestic politics and international security are examined as they affect the oil-importing developing countries and the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development countries. Three possible patterns could develop during the 1980s: (1) continued energy price increases with no supply disruptions, (2) a tightening international market with significant market shocks, or (3) a major supply disruption threatening political and military intervention. The author feels that, in spite of the problems involved, the US still has the opportunity to address political instabilities, unsteady alliance structures, and military confrontations aggravated or even caused by energy problems more effectively than it has haudled domestic energy policy. (DCK)
- OSTI ID:
- 5354447
- Journal Information:
- Int. Secur.; (United States), Journal Name: Int. Secur.; (United States) Vol. 4:3; ISSN INTSD
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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