Energy
Biofuels: Making Tough Choices
IIED
This 2-page opinion examines the serious trade-offs involved in the production and use of biomass-derived alternatives to fossil fuels
Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2008-02-25
Managing the Nuclear Fuel Cycle: Policy Implications of Expanding Global Access to Nuclear Power
CRS
This 46-page updated US report deals with concerns that expanding global access to nuclear power may lead to the spread of sensitive nuclear technology
Defence, Terrorism & Security, EnergyPosted: 2008-02-13
The Geopolitics of Energy Security
ISS - Europa
A 6-page paper on the politics of energy security delivered at the EUISS annual conference in November 2007
EnergyPosted: 2008-02-07
EU Gas Liberalization as a Driver of Gazprom's Strategies?
IFRI
This 24-page French paper examines the drivers behind Gazprom's strategies
EnergyPosted: 2008-02-07
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
Biofuels and Development: Will the EU Help or Hinder?
ODI
A 4-page UK briefing paper proposing changes to EU biofuels policy that would foster development and help cut greenhouse gas emissions
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2008-01-31
Ownership Unbundling in Energy Markets
IFRI
An overview of the European debate on the ownership and regulation of energy transport infrastructure in Europe
European Union, EnergyPosted: 2008-01-31
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
Oil and Security
Stanley Foundation
A 12-page US brief examining the current role of oil in US strategy and economic activity
Energy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-01-30
The Economic Effects of an Ethanol Mandate
Parliamentary Library - Australia
An Australian research paper examining some of the economic arguments for and against a government mandate for blending ethanol with petrol
Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2008-01-29
Impact of Policy Uncertainty of Renewable Energy Investment: Wind Power and PTC
SSRN
A 22-page US working paper examining the causes of volatility in US windpower investment
EnergyPosted: 2008-01-25
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
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
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
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 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
Switched-On India
IPPR
This UK report deals with India's dilemma in addressing climate change and meeting its energy needs
Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2008-01-10
Energy and Conflict Prevention
EastWest Institute
A 269-page book of contributions on energy supply and conflict prevention
Energy, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2008-01-10
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
Water and Energy Futures in an Urbanized Asia
CSIS
This 65-page US report explores the complex simultaneous phenomena of rapid urbanization, resource management and the broader public policy challenges and opportunities in Asia
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2008-01-03
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
High Stakes in the High North
IFRI
This 26-page French paper analyses the developing Russo-Norwegian energy relationship
Energy, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-12-20
The Baku-Tbilisi-Kars Railway: The First Step in a Long Process
PINR
A US brief examining the long-term economic, energy and security implications of the Baku-Tbilisi-Kars railway
Energy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2007-12-17
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
Putting Coal to the Test
Clingendael
A 14-page Dutch assessment of the role of coal-fired power in the Netherlands and wider Northwest European contexts
EnergyPosted: 2007-12-14
Strategic Concerns in Central Asia
UNIDIR
This 10-page article assesses security risks in Central Asia
Defence, Terrorism & Security, EnergyPosted: 2007-12-10
Russian Gas and European Energy Security
SWP
A German examination of the limitations and weaknesses of the European energy foreign policy
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2007-12-08
Prospects for Future Oil Production
CFR
Comments by the vice-chairman of Chevron Corporation on future world oil production
EnergyPosted: 2007-12-08
Russian Energy Policy Towards Neighbours
CRS
A 23-page US report on Russia's energy policy towards its neighbours
EnergyPosted: 2007-12-06
The Case for Exchange Rate Flexibility in Oil-Producing Countries
Peterson Institute
A 14-page US policy brief highlighting the benefits of exchange rate flexibility by oil-producing countries
Economic Policy, EnergyPosted: 2007-11-28
Iran's Peace Pipeline
RSIS
A 3-page Indian commentary on how a gas pipeline may undermine US efforts to isolate Iran in the region
Energy, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-11-28
Iran Looks for Allies Through Asian and Latin-American Partnerships
PNIR
A US brief discussing Iran's economic and energy policies in the context of its search for international support
Foreign Policy, EnergyPosted: 2007-11-28
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
Is World Oil Production Peaking?
Earth Policy Institute
An article examining whether total world oil production has peaked
EnergyPosted: 2007-11-22
Nuclear Revival in Europe Increasingly Likely
PINR
A US economic brief assessing the likelihood of of a civil nuclear revival in Europe
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2007-11-21
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
Putin is Testing Western Resolve
"Helsinki Monitor"
An article analyzing current security issues between Russia and the West
Defence, Terrorism & Security, EnergyPosted: 2007-11-13
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
The Future of Coal
MIT
This 192-page US study examines the role of coal as an energy source in a world where constraints on carbon emissions are adopted to mitigate global warming
EnergyPosted: 2007-11-02
Growing Chinese Energy Demand: Is the World in Denial?
CSIS
A 16-page US paper estimating China's future energy demand
Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2007-11-02
Record Oil Prices and Washington
PINR
A US brief commenting on the prospects for US energy independence
EnergyPosted: 2007-10-31
Energy Challenges in Asia
IFRI
A 28-page French paper examining energy challenges in Asia, with particular reference to China and Japan
EnergyPosted: 2007-10-30
Arctic Scramble Leads Washington to Reconsider Law of the Sea
PINR
A US intelligence brief on the competing national claims to mineral and energy rights in the Arctic
Energy, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-10-29
The Third Wave: Strategic Implications of the Surge in Oil Prices
INSS
An Israeli article commenting on the likely strategic implications of the recent surge in oil prices
Defence, Terrorism & Security, EnergyPosted: 2007-10-29
Russian Interests and the Hungarian Energy Market
PNIR
A brief commenting on an Austrian offer for Hungary's major energy company
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2007-10-22
Biofuels: Risks and Opportunities
Department for Transport - UK
An 8-page UK brief setting out the key issues for biofuels in current UK Government policy
Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2007-10-17
Thorium in Australia
Parliamentary Library - Australia
This Australian research paper discusses Thorium and the implications of its use as an alternative source of fuel in nuclear reactors
Energy, Science & TechnologyPosted: 2007-10-11
'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
The E.P.R. Targets Mexico's Energy Industry
PINR
An assessment of the security threat posed to Mexico's energy industry by the E.P.R.
Defence, Terrorism & Security, EnergyPosted: 2007-10-04
Oil and Gas Dynamics in the Gulf of Thailand
PINR
A US economic brief evaluating the possible effects of oil and gas production in Cambodia on internal stability and external relations
Energy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-09-24
Nuclear Energy in the Next Quarter Century: The IAEA's Role
Crisis Group
A speech addressing how the IAEA might need to adapt to deal with future challenges
Defence, Terrorism & Security, EnergyPosted: 2007-09-22
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
Biofuels: Is the Cure Worse than the Disease?
OECD
This 57-page paper surveys the issues concerning the adoption of biofuels as an energy source
Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2007-09-21
The Fact and Fiction of Sino-African Security Relations
"China Security"
This 27-page article examines the activities of China's national oil companies in Africa
EnergyPosted: 2007-09-18
Renewable Energy: Background and Issues for the 110th Congress
CRS
A 37-page US report reviewing the background for renewables and describing the current congressional debate
EnergyPosted: 2007-09-10
Pipeline Politics: India and Myanmar
PINR
A commentary on the political and energy-related implications of recent developments in the gas field projects of Myanmar
Energy, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-09-10
'Clean Coal' and Other Greenhouse Myths
TAI
A 19-page Australian paper addressing some of the most widely repeated myths about reducing carbon emissions
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2007-09-07
Providing Energy Security in an Interdependent World
"Washington Quarterly"
A 10-page US article discussing the complexties involved in achieving energy security in the modern, energy-independent world
EnergyPosted: 2007-09-06
Nuclear Power Plants: Vulnerability to Attack
CRS
A 6-page updated US report on the security of nuclear facilities to terrorist attack
Defence, Terrorism & Security, EnergyPosted: 2007-08-31
SCO Summit Demonstrates its Growing Cohesion
PINR
A commentary on the growing influence of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
EnergyPosted: 2007-08-22
Voluntary Carbon Offsets: Getting What You Pay For
WRI
A 15-page US House testimony on the need to establish standards for voluntary carbon offsets
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2007-08-21
The Business Case for Corporate Use of Renewable Energy in Europe
WRI
A 12-page US policy brief giving an overview of the benefits that are motivating businesses in Europe to switch to renewable energy
EnergyPosted: 2007-08-21
The Environmental Costs of Ethanol
NCPA
A 2-page brief analysis examining the environmental costs of ethanol use
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2007-08-06
Increasing America's Domestic Fuel Supply
NCPA
A 2-page brief analysis examining the potential US fuel production from alternative fuel sources
EnergyPosted: 2007-08-06
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
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
Thirst for Corn; What 2007 Plantings Could Mean for the Environment
WRI
A 10-page US policy note examining the potential environmental implications of the surge in corn ethanol production
Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2007-07-19
Too Hot to Handle? The Future of Civilian Nuclear Power
ORG
This 24-page UK briefing paper assesses the practicalities of a worldwide nuclear renaissance
Energy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-07-17
Canadian Energy Overview 2006
National Energy Board - Canada
A 47-page assessment of the Canadian Energy Market
EnergyPosted: 2007-07-16
Indo-US Civilian Nuclear Cooperation: Reprocessing Issue Reconstructed
IPCS
This 4-page Indian issue brief addresses the issues relating to nuclear reprocessing
Energy, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-07-13
The Energy Situation in the Western Hemisphere
CSIS
This 12-page US paper examines the failure of the Western Hemisphere to integrate energy policy
EnergyPosted: 2007-07-11
Oil Development in Africa: Lessons for Sudan after the Comprehensive Peace Agreement
DIIS
This 80-page Danish report explores the "resource curse" of oil development in Africa, drawing lessons for Sudan
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, EnergyPosted: 2007-07-03
Out of Gas
DGAP
An 8-page German article examining the implications for Europe's energy policy of significant shortfalls in Russian gas supplies
EnergyPosted: 2007-07-02
The International Nexus between Energy and Climate Change
Egmont
A 6-page Belgian paper on the nexus between energy and climate change
Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2007-06-29
Emissions Trading versus CO2 Taxes
RFF
A 10-page US backgrounder comparing the merits of CO2 taxes and cap-and-trade programmes
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2007-06-29
Transforming UK Homes: Achieving a 60% Cut in Carbon Emisssion by 2050
ECI
This 5-page paper explores the implications of achieving a 60% reduction in carbon emission from UK homes by 2050
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2007-06-19
Russia's Oil and Gas Challenges
CRS
A 20-page updated US report on the prospects for Russia's oil and gas industries
Energy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-06-19
Canada's Energy Future: An Integrated Path
Conference Board of Canada
This 60-page report discusses a wide range of energy policy options for Canada
EnergyPosted: 2007-06-14
The Opacity of Russian-Ukrainian Energy Relations
IFRI
A 20-page French paper examining the energy issues at the heart of Russian-Ukrainian relations
Foreign Policy, EnergyPosted: 2007-06-01
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
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
Energy Taxation: Principles and Interests
Urban Institute
A 4-page US article addressing some tax policies that could be crucial components of an energy policy that addresses global warming and energy security issues
Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2007-05-10
China Energy: A Guide for the Perplexed
Peterson Institute
A 49-page US paper examining China's immediate and future energy challenges and the implications for the international community and climate change
EnergyPosted: 2007-05-10
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
State of the Carbon Market 2007
World Bank
A 52-page report documenting the growth in the global carbon market
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2007-05-07
Out of Gas
DGAP
An 8-page paper examining the implications of the Russian gas shortage for Europe's energy security
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2007-04-23
Innovation in China's Energy Sector
FSI
A 46-page working paper examining the performance of China's national system of innovation in the energy sector
Energy, Science & TechnologyPosted: 2007-04-22
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
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
Empowering Europe
EPC
A commentary on the agreement reached on energy policy at the Spring European Council meeting
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2007-04-06
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
Secure Energy? Civil Nuclear Power, Security and Global Warming
ORG
A 56-page UK briefing paper examining the security and environmental implications of nuclear power
EnergyPosted: 2007-04-04
Ethanol and Biofuels:Agriculture, Infrastructure and Market Constraints Related to Expanded Production
CRS
A 16-page US report outlining some of the current supply issues facing biofuels industries
EnergyPosted: 2007-04-03
International Relations and Security of Energy Supply: Risks to Continuity and Geopolitical Risks
European Parliament
This 44-page study examines whether the EU's import dependency in energy constitutes a strategic threat
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2007-03-29
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
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
Analysis of the Impact of Large-Scale Wind Generation on the Ontario Electricity System
Ontario Caucus
A 19-page Canadian report analyzing the potential impacts of wind energy production on the electricity system in Ontario
EnergyPosted: 2007-03-07
Australia
Senate Standing Committee - Australia
A 218-page Australian report examining Australia's future oil supply and alternative transport fuels
EnergyPosted: 2007-03-05
Transatlantic Approaches to Biofuels
GMF
The report of a luncheon discussion held on 14 February 2007 to discuss transatlantic approaches to biofuels
EnergyPosted: 2007-03-01
Europe's Energy Policy: Economics, Ethics, Geopolitics
FRIDE
A 3-page Spanish commnentary on the EU's approach to the foreign policy dimension of energy security
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2007-02-27