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Asia's Energy Trends and Development: Case Studies in Cooperation, Competition and Possibilities from Central, Northeast and South Asia (volume 2)
Volume 2 of this compilation is the result of a number of lectures that have been delivered at the ISEAS Energy Forum during 2009 and 2010. It takes a more regional approach. initially examining oil, gas and coal in Southeast Asia, then moving to East Asia and the need for cooperation in the face of competition for resources with Japanese and Rusian energy relations. Next it examined the Japan-China relations in terms of energy policy. South Asia and specifically India's pipeline potential, which has links to the Caucasus and Central Asia are also explored, rounding off with the complexities of diplomacy among the Arab states relating to gas pipelines.rnIt is hoped that with this volume of the ISEAS Energy series of books, readers will have gained a comprehensive knowledge of all aspects of global and regional energy security. Energy issues are constantly moving and developing, being impacted by the latest political unrest in the Middle East or the latest energy technology development, oil prices rising, etc. rnWith Asia, especially China and India, leading world energy consumption, Asian energy trends are now of global interest, with deep implications for the world economy and geopolitics. Understanding the issues often require real life case scenarios.rnThis two volume compilation presents the key topics on Asia's energy trends and developments that were presented at the Institute of Southeast Asian Studies in Singapore as part of its Energy Series Programme. A wide range of topics is covered, from nanotechnology, clean energy, hydropower, renewable energy and nuclear power to bilateral realtions, energy security and energy efficiency, all with the unifying energy themes in the context of Asia. The nature of the issues is clearly illustrated in the case studies. rnThe chapters are authored by international experts and innovators in their respective fields, from academia, government and private sectors, providing their perspectives on the energy debate in Asia. This compilation will provide the reader with insight into the overall trends and developments that have shaped and continue to influence energy policy, economic strategy and geopolitics in Asia. The case studies offer an especially useful reference point for experts and an understanding of the complex issues for laypersons.
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