Energy
U.S.-Indian Nuclear Agreement: A Bad Deal Gets Worse
ACA
A memo commenting on the formal US-Indian agreement for peaceful nuclear cooperation
EnergyPosted: 2007-08-06
Energy Research in Finland 1999-2005
Academy of Finland
A 98-page evaluation of Finnish energy research by a panel of international experts
Energy, Science & TechnologyPosted: 2006-12-23
New-generation Reactors Help Reduce Nuclear Waste
Academy of Finland
A Finnish press release highlighting the development of advanced technologies that offer ways of reducing the quantity of nuclear waste
Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2010-01-08
Azerbaijan to Take Lead in Supplying Europe with Natural Gas
ADA
An Azerbaijani article on that country's committment to supplying “substantial volumes” of its own natural gas production to the European Union
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2011-02-01
Energy as a Tool of Foreign Policy
ADA
An Azerbaijani commentary on the interplay between foreign policy and energy supplies
Energy, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-08-13
Russia's War with Georgia: Implications for Azerbaijan
ADA
An Azerbaijani article assessing the implications of the Russo-Georgian war for Azerbaijan and the region
Defence, Terrorism & Security, EnergyPosted: 2008-09-08
The European Union and the South Caucasus: Available Options and a Strategic Necessity
ADA
An Azerbaijani article arguing that Europe need to develop special expertise on the South Caucasus region, get to know its leaders, and become familiar with their problems and prospects
European Union, EnergyPosted: 2010-06-27
East-West Energy Cooperation and Its Consequences for Georgia and Azerbaijan
ADA
An Azerbaijani article explaining that the development of east-west energy cooperation in the Caspian region not only has involved a wide range of participants in the region but has promoted the development of infrastructure, the improvement of the macro-economic environment and the international integration of both Georgia and Azerbaijan into the international community
The Future of Nuclear Power in the United States: Economic and Regulatory
AEI/Brookings
A 37-page working paper examining the economic and regulatory challenges that must be faced by potential investors in new nuclear power plants in the US
EnergyPosted: 2006-12-28
Wind Power in Britain and Germany: Explaining Contrasting Development Patterns
AGF
A 48-page report analyzing the contrasting rates of adoption of wind power in Britain and Germany and the reasons underlying this contrast
EnergyPosted: 2006-11-24
Russia's Oil Woes
AHI
A US article arguing that Russia's renationalization of its energy sector is counter-productive
EnergyPosted: 2007-01-10
What Should We Learn from the Nuclear Crisis?
AJISS
A 4-page Japanese commentary setting out the lessons to be learned from the Fukushima nuclear disaster
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation, EnergyPosted: 2011-10-07
Atoms for the Sustainable Future
AJISS
A 5-page Japanese commentary on the "nuclear renaissance" as a key to sustainable growth
Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2008-03-22
Energy and Conflict Prevention
Anna Lindh Programme on Conflict Prevention
This 269-page monograph explores the relationship between competition for energy resources and the propensity for conflict
Energy, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2007-11-14
Risks and Realities: The New Nuclear Energy Revival
Arms Control Association
A US article examining the revival of interest in nuclear energy
EnergyPosted: 2007-05-10
A Re-Look at Biofuels
ASAM
A Turkish perspective on the cost-benefit balance of biofuels
Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2008-05-10
Towards a Workable Global Emissions Scheme
Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy
A 14-page report arguing for a strategic technology policy as a major feature of a workable global emissions scheme
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2007-05-07
'Clean Coal' and Other Greenhouse Myths
Australia Institute
This 19-page Australian paper examines some widely-repeated myths about reducing emissions
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2007-10-11
Wind Farms: The Facts and the Fallacies
Australia Institute
A 46-page Australian paper assessing the arguments used to justify opposition to wind farms
EnergyPosted: 2006-11-06
Powering Up A Nation: Energy Security in Japan and Australia
Australian Review of Public Affairs
An Australian article comparing the energy policies of Japan and Australia
EnergyPosted: 2006-12-05
The Outlook for the Global Supply of Oil: Running on Faith?
Bank of Canada
This 16-page Canadian discussion paper assesses the implications of recent developments for the future supply of oil
EnergyPosted: 2009-08-03
Oceans of Work: Arms Conversion Revisited
BASICINT
A 44-page UK report putting the case for diverting resources from nuclear submarines to a programme of civil R&D and manufacture to assist UK energy security and contribute to the global effort against the challenges posed by climate change
EnergyPosted: 2007-02-21
Meeting the Energy Challenge: A White Paper on Nuclear Power
BERR
The 192-page response by the UK government to its nuclear power consultation
Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2008-01-17
The Influence of Petroleum on Conflict Dynamics in Chad
BICC
This 84-page German brief analyzes the impact of oil revenues on potential conflict at the Chadian production site, on conflicts around the governance of oil revenues and on conflict-finances
Defence, Terrorism & Security, EnergyPosted: 2010-02-05
Transferring Environmentally Sound Technologies in an Intellectual Property-Friendly Framework
Brookings
This 42-page US paper argues that meeting any environmental regulations standards agreed at Copenhagen will require the use of a plethora of climate change technologies, to which most developing nations do not have access
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2009-11-05
The Geopolitics of Energy: From Security to Survival
Brookings Institution
A 16-page US paper addressing the increasing complexity of energy politics
Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2008-01-14
The Russian Federation
Brookings Institution
A 33-page US study of the policies and realities of energy powerhouse Russia
EnergyPosted: 2006-10-31
Water-Energy Links in Central Asia: A Long-Term Opportunity and Challenge
Brookings Institution
This US article explores the opportunities and challenges faced by Central Asia in respect of water and energy supplies
Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2008-07-07
Energy Security: China
Brookings Institution
This 67-page report analyzes the implications of China's policies for global energy security
EnergyPosted: 2006-12-28
Energy Security: Japan
Brookings Institution
This 28-page report covers the implications of Japan's policies for global energy security
EnergyPosted: 2006-12-28
Energy Security and Chinese Foreign Policy in the Hu Jintao Era
Brookings Institution
A 32-page US working paper examining whether a resource war between China and the other major energy-consuming countries is inevitable
Energy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-10-31
Going Green for Less : Cost-Effective Alternative Energy Sources
C.D. Howe Institute
A 28-page Canadian report reviewing the efficacy of the entire portfolio of federal and provincial renewable energy incentive programs – with respect to major liquid biofuels, renewable power, and renewable heat options – to determine their cost effectiveness in reducing emissions of greenhouse gases (GHGs)
Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2009-02-19
Canada’s Nuclear Crossroads: Nuclear Crossroads: Steps to a Viable Nuclear Energy Industry
C.D. Howe Institute
This 20-page Canadian study examines the key policy questions facing the Canadian nuclear industry – cost, privatization of Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL), and regulation
EnergyPosted: 2009-06-09
Speaking Truth to “Wind” Power
C.D. Howe Institute
A 4-page Canadian paper arguing the case against industrial wind turbines
Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2009-04-22
Low-Carbon Fuel Standards: Driving in the Wrong Direction
C.D. Howe Institute
This 5-page Canadian brief examines the drawbacks of the LCFS concept and suggests that economy-wide measures would be a better way to reduce GHG emissions
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2009-05-25
Canada’s Nuclear Crossroads: Steps to a Viable Nuclear Energy Industry
C.D. Howe Institute
A 20-page Canadian paper considering the merits of nuclear power as both a low-carbon emitting and low-cost base load electricity source
EnergyPosted: 2009-07-05
Small-Scale Wind Energy: Policy Insights and Practical Guidance
Carbon Trust
A 40-page UK study into the potential of small-scale wind energy projects
EnergyPosted: 2008-09-16
Special Edition on Energy Security
CCC
The Introduction to a special edition of "Strategic Insights" dealing with different aspects of energy security (links to each article)
Energy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-02-05
Feed People First
CCPA
This 10-page Canadian paper claims that biofuels are contributing to global food shortages and price increases
Poverty & Hunger, EnergyPosted: 2009-02-07
The Arctic: A View from Moscow
CEIP
This 44-page report offers a view from Moscow on what the opening of the Arctic means.
Energy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-09-27
Nuclear Energy: Rebirth or Resuscitation?
CEIP
This 92-page US paper argues that without major changes in government policies and aggressive financial support, nuclear power is actually likely to account for a declining percentage of global electricity generation
EnergyPosted: 2009-04-13
A Criteria-Based Approach to Nuclear Cooperation With Pakistan
CEIP
A 16-page US policy brief arguing that the accident in Japan provides Beijing with an opportunity to pause and contemplate conditioning its cooperation with Pakistan on improvements in nuclear safety and security
EnergyPosted: 2011-06-23
Financing Energy Efficiency in China
CEIP
A 10-page US report on the obstacles faced by energy efficiency businesses in China
Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2008-01-03
Iraq’s Petroleum Impasse
CEIP
A US article offering proposals for the optimization of Iraq's oil wealth
Governance & Politics, EnergyPosted: 2011-03-03
Russia's Oil Exports: Economic Rationale Versus Strategic Gains
CEIP
This 32-page US paper examines the rationale behind Russia's drive for new export markets for its oil
Energy, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-12-17
Saving the NPT and the Nonproliferation Regime in an Era of Nuclear Renaissance
CEIP
This 16-page US House testimony underlines the urgent need to ensure that future nuclear expansion is as safe and secure as possible
Energy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-08-01
Emissions Trading: Good Governance Requires 100% Auctioning
Centre for Policy Development
An Australian article arguing that emissions trading permits should be auctioned
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2008-06-25
Oil Prices, Geography and Endogenous Regionalism: Too Much Ado About (Almost) Nothing
CEPII
This 38-page French working paper studies the effect of oil prices on the geography of international trade
Energy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2009-11-19
Are Shorter Work Hours Good for the Environment?
CEPR
A 12-page report comparing US and European energy consumption
Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2006-12-21
Energy Policy for Europe: Identifying the European Added-Value
CEPS
The 56-page report of a task force examining an emerging European energy policy
EnergyPosted: 2008-03-14
Kazakhstan and the South Caucasus Corridor in the Wake of the Georgia-Russia War
CEPS
This 6-page policy brief examines the political, strategic and energy supply issues involved with the South Caucasus Corridor project
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2009-02-04
The Price of Energy Security
CEPS
A commentary on the dilemma facing Europe in balancing the needs of energy security and combating climate change
European Union, EnergyPosted: 2006-12-23
Strategic Oil Stocks and Security of Supply
CEPS
This 20-page working paper reviews the legislation in force in the US and the EU on the use of strategic oil stocks as well as the emergency response systems of the International Energy Agency
Energy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2011-07-20
A Reinforced Obstacle to Democracy
CEPS
A 22-page working paper on the relationship between energy and democracy
Energy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-08-04
Russian-Algerian Cooperation and the 'Gas OPEC': What's in the Pipeline?
CEPS
A 7-page paper examining whether the Russian-Algerian gas rapprochement heralds a threat to the EU's energy security
EnergyPosted: 2007-03-21
Learning from the Crisis: A Market Approach to Securing European Natural Gas Supplies
CEPS
This 4-page policy brief looks at a concrete proposal on how to use markets to secure against risks in European gas supplies. Its aim is to come up with a crisis response mechanism to gas disruptions, which is still missing in the current Directive 2004/67/EC concerning measures to safeguard security of natural gas supply
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2009-04-07
The Wider Black Sea Region in the 21st Century
CEPS
A 351-page collection of essays on the new dynamics of the Black Sea region
Defence, Terrorism & Security, EnergyPosted: 2008-07-04
Looking for the Cure-all? Targets and the EU's New Energy Policy
CEPS
A 5-page policy brief examining the usefulness of long-term targets in the context of the EU's new energy policy
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2007-01-23
Long-Term Energy Security Risks for Europe: A Sector-Specific Approach
CEPS
This 56-page paper aims to identify and evaluate existing and potential EU energy supply risks on the basis of a sector-specific approach.
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2009-02-03
Watch the Price of Carbon!
CEPS
A 3-page commentary highlighting the environmental damage that would result from substituting pure carbon for hydrocarbon
Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2008-01-03
The Financing of the Global Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Fund (GEEREF)
CEPS
This 10-page policy brief provides an update on GEEREF with a special focus on its financing and possible impacts of the financial crisis
Energy, International DevelopmentPosted: 2009-07-12
Gazprom’s Changing Fortunes
CEPS
This 4-page commentary details the woes facing the natural gas market in Europe of reduced consumption and oversupply and the consequent low prices on the spot market
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2009-12-02
National and EU-Level Estimates of Energy Supply Externalities
CEPS
This 7-page policy brief presents an overview of the theoretical externalities associated with energy security measures and develops estimates for the size of the external costs of energy arising from energy insecurity
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2009-05-07
The Case for a Gas Transit Consortium in Ukraine: A Cost-Benefit Analysis
CEPS
A 13-page policy brief arguing for a comprehensive and robust solution to the Russia-Ukraine gas dispute
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2009-02-02
Reciprocity will not Secure Europe's Energy
CER
An article examining the difficulties faced by Europe in seeking to secure energy supplies from Russia
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2007-07-26
Pipelines, Politics and Power
CER
A 63-page collection of articles dealing with the future of EU-Russia energy relations
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2008-10-20
Turkey's Role in European Energy Security
CER
An 8-page essay discussiong Turkey's crucial role in Europe's energy security
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2007-12-17
International Energy R&D Spillovers and the Economics of Greenhouse Gas Atmospheric Stabilization
CESifo
This 30-page working paper explores how international knowledge flows affect the dynamics of domestic R&D sectors and the main economic and environmental variables
Energy, Science & TechnologyPosted: 2008-01-23
International Carbon Emissions Trading and Strategic Incentives to Subsidize Green Energy
CESifo
This 24-page working paper examines strategic incentives to subsidize green energy in a group of countries that operates an international carbon emissions trading scheme
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2010-06-24
Biofuels Subsidies and the Green Paradox
CESifo
This 42-page working paper claims to demonstrate that, under a wide range of parameter values, biofuel subsidies will increase the rate of extraction of fossil fuels in the short and medium term, and possibly bring climate-change damages closer to the present
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2010-03-19
International Energy Technology Transfers for Climate Change Mitigation
CESifo
The aim of this 37-page working paper is to expand and refine the international energy technology transfer negotiating and analytic agendas and to reframe the issues.
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2008-11-11
Nuclear Energy: Balancing Benefits and Risks
CFR
A 56-page US report providing a factual and analytical background to the debate over the benefits and risks of nuclear power
EnergyPosted: 2007-04-20
How Biofuels Could Starve the Poor
CFR
A 5-page US essay highlighting the food security implications of the boom in corn-based biofuels
Poverty & Hunger, EnergyPosted: 2007-04-21
Eurasian Energy Security.
CFR
This 60-page US study addresses Europe’s overreliance on Russia as an energy supplier and proposes solutions to mitigate and eventually free Europe from its vulnerability in the energy sphere.
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2009-02-20
Energy Security: An Agenda for Research
CFR
This 28-page US summary report presents a broad agenda for energy security research that emerged from a meeting held to assess the security implications of the way the world produces and consumes oil and natural gas
Energy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-06-20
Energy Bottlenecks in South America
CFR
A US backgrounder on the energy landscape in Latin America and political influences on it
EnergyPosted: 2008-04-30
Challenges to Globalizing Natural Gas
CFR
A US backgrounder discussing the factors inhibiting the globalization of natural gas
EnergyPosted: 2008-12-13
Prospects for Future Oil Production
CFR
Comments by the vice-chairman of Chevron Corporation on future world oil production
EnergyPosted: 2007-12-08
Global Prospects for Utility-Scale Solar Power
CGD
This 30-page US working paper estimates the price and global potential of solar-power technologies, while identifying deployment patterns that minimize costs
Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2011-03-03
Desert Power: The Economics of Solar Thermal Electricity for Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East
CGD
This 46-page US working paper argues that with only modest subsidies solar power generated in North Africa and the Middle East could meet the needs of 35 million Europeans by 2020.
EnergyPosted: 2009-01-13
Concentrating Solar Power in China and India
CGD
A 24-page working paper offering a spatial analysis of the technical potential and the cost of deploying solar power in China and India
Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2010-08-01
Less Smoke, More Mirrors: Where India Really Stands on Solar Power and Other Renewables
CGD
A 17-page US working paper assessing India’s proposed renewable energy standard
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2010-05-03
The Vulnerability of Energy Infrastructure to Environmental Change
Chatham House
A 12-page UK briefing paper highlighting the need for assessing the impact of a changing environment on us
Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2009-04-29
More for Asia: Rebalancing World Oil and Gas
Chatham House
This 36-page UK programme report considers the implications of Europe and the United States being no longer able to rely on Middle East oil exports as global balances of demand and investment shift towards Asia
Energy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2010-12-17
The Coming Oil Supply Crunch
Chatham House
This 38-page UK paper assesses the likelihood of an oil supply cruch and the implications for policy and the global energy picture
EnergyPosted: 2008-08-22
The Arctic and Climate Change
Chatham House
The 6-page summary of an international law discussion group meeting held to discuss the Arctic and climate change
Energy, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-02-29
The 'Shale Gas Revolution': Hype and Reality
Chatham House
This 46-page UK report finds that the 'shale gas revolution' - responsible for a huge increase in unconventional gas production in the US over the last couple of years - is creating huge investor uncertainties for international gas markets and renewables and could result in serious gas shortages in 10 years time
EnergyPosted: 2010-09-29
Changing Climates: Interdependencies on Energy and Climate Security for China and Europe
Chatham House
This 101-page UK report focuses on the energy and climate interdependencies of China and the EU
Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2007-11-27
Oil for Asia
Chatham House
A 12-page UK briefing paper examining the implications of the expansion of Asian national oil companies for international relations, development and the oil market
Energy, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-04-04
Who Owns Our Low Carbon Future? Intellectual Property and Energy Technologies
Chatham House
This 78-page UK report examines two issues, patent ownership of climate-friendly technologies, and the rate of technology diffusion
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2009-10-03
Russia: An Energy Superpower?
CIS
This US essay examines Russia's energy policy, its political dimension and the country's ability to meet its contractual supply obligations
EnergyPosted: 2008-01-30
China's Energy Governance: Perception and Reality
CIS
A 4-page US analysis of the reality of Chinese energy politics
Energy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-03-21
A Return Trip to North Korea’s Yongbyon Nuclear Complex
CISC
An 8-page US report of a visit to North Korea’s Yongbyon Nuclear Complex
Defence, Terrorism & Security, EnergyPosted: 2010-12-10
EU Study for Energy Security of Supply: Updates on the Crisis Capability Index and the Supply/Demand Index
Clingendael
A 101-page updated study developing a model for reviewing and assessing European energy supply security on the basis of pre-agreed criteria
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2007-05-12
Coalitions for Energy Innovation
Clingendael
Presentations given at a workshop exploring the possibilities of international cooperation in energy innovation (single page with links to each presentation)
EnergyPosted: 2007-01-09
Europe, the EU and Its 2050 Energy Storylines
Clingendael
A 62-page Dutch paper exploring some of the conditions under which energy policy will be formulated in and by the EU over the next 4 decades
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2008-01-17
Enriching the Planet: Empowering Europe
Clingendael
The 80-page report of a Dutch conference discussing the role the EU could play in catalysing the transition towards a more sustainable economy in the Union and abroad
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2010-09-02
The EU's Policies of Security of Energy Supply Towards the Middle East and Caspian Region
Clingendael
A 34-page chapter examining the role of the EU in the GME region in respect of energy security
EnergyPosted: 2008-01-18
Energy as a Bond: Relations with Russia in the European and Dutch Context
Clingendael
This 90-page Dutch report examines recent policy changes in Russia, Its economic development and the state of the Russian energy sectors
EnergyPosted: 2007-11-13
Getting to Grips again with Dependency: Japan's Energy Strategy
Clingendael
A 70-page Dutch analysis of Japan's energy strategy
EnergyPosted: 2007-09-21