Energy
A Policy Platform for a Low Pollution Economy
Southern Cross Climate Coalition
This 18-page document proposes a combined policy platform designed to lay the necessary foundations for Australia’s transition to a low-carbon pollution economy
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2011-05-08
Managing Energy Wrong
SPRU
An 8-page UK paper examining how we use energy, who does what and why
EnergyPosted: 2008-07-15
Natural Gas as an Instrument of Russian State Power
SSI
A 166-page US monograph providing an unbiased examination of: the scarcity of natural gas in the contemporary security environment; the salience of natural gas in Russia’s national security strategies; and, the natural gas pipeline politics in Eastern and Central Europe
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2011-11-02
Do Oil Exports Fuel Defense Spending?
SSI
This 62-page US monograph explores the impact that oil revenue had on the national defence spending of five oil-exporting countries
Defence, Terrorism & Security, EnergyPosted: 2010-03-22
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
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
Research and Development for New Energy Technologies in the Private Sector
Statistics Canada
A 10-page statistical analysis of private sector expenditure on new energy technology in Canada
Energy, Science & TechnologyPosted: 2006-12-05
Mekong Tipping Point: Hydropower Dams, Human Security and Regional Stability
Stimson Center
This US paper describes how Mekong governments are making economic development decisions now that, if not soon reconsidered based on more careful study, will imperil food security and livelihoods, threaten domestic political stability, and put great stress on still distrustful regional relationships
Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2010-08-23
The Indian Ocean: Resource and Governance Challenges
Stimson Center
This 107-page US volume explores current realities and emerging maritime concerns in the Indian Ocean
Globalisation & International Trade, EnergyPosted: 2009-05-26
Current Biofuels: Bridge or Obstacle to Sustainable Next Generation Technologies?
Sussex Energy Group
A 4-page UK policy briefing assessing the future prospects for biofuels
EnergyPosted: 2008-12-13
Climate Change and Energy Security in Europe
Swedish Institute for European Policy Studies
This 82-page study looks into the EU's progress in terms of the integration of its climate and energy policies and stress the areas that require additional work. Particular attention is given to possible synergy and possible discussions between climate and energy policies.
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2009-06-22
Effective Provisions for Emergency Prevention and Response in the Gas Sector
SWP
A 4-page German commentary on a pioneering EC proposal on crisis management in the natural gas sector which has the potential to initiate a paradigm shift in European energy security-of-supply policy
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2009-08-31
Energy Security: Demands Imposed on German and European Foreign Policy by a Changed Configuration in the World Energy Market
SWP
A 28-page German research paper examining the changes in the global energy market and offering recommendations for the EU and Germany to deal with the resulting challenges
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2007-02-01
Taking Medvedev at his Word
SWP
This 4-page German commentary deals with the Russian President's proposal for an international energy accord
Solar Power from North Africa
SWP
A 38-page German research paper assessing the prospects for generating solar electricity in the Sahara Desert and exporting it to Europe
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2010-06-13
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
More Natural Gas for Climate Protection?
SWP
A 37-page German research paper assessin the risks and opportunities of an expanded gas strategy for European energy supplies
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2009-02-14
"Friendship" Blockaded: The Russia-Belarus Conflict is a Post-Soviet Turning Point
SWP
A 4-page German commentary on Russia's unilateral termination of its customs union with Belarus, and the implications for the energy security of Germany and Europe
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2007-02-01
Russian Gas, Ukrainian Pipelines, and European Supply Security
SWP
A 41-page German research paper concluding that gas imports from the East will remain a constant irritant and testing ground for a common European energy policy
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2009-10-01
The EU's Energy Roadmap 2050: Targets without Governance
SWP
This 4-page German commentary setting out the issues influencing the future shape of Europe's energy sector
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2012-03-16
'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
Rethinking “Energy Independence”
The Brookings Institution
A 12-page US essay analyzing the concept of energy independence
EnergyPosted: 2009-01-06
EU-Russia Gas Connection: Pipes, Politics and Problems
Turku School of Economics, Pan European Institute
This 212-page Finnish report offers a variety of views on the EU’s gas imports and assesses the various pipeline alternatives proposed
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2009-05-06
Delivering the Green
UCS
A 20-page US report illustrating how the energy consumption of trucks could be reduced by 12% using existing technology
Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2008-10-23
Coal Power in a Warming World
UCS
A 70-page US paper examining the options for reducing CO2 emisssions due to coal power
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2008-11-19
Climate 2030: A National Blueprint for a Clean Energy Economy
UCSUSA
A 239-page US report offering a a comprehensive set of smart policies to jump-start the transition to a clean energy economy without delay and maximize the benefits to the environment and economy
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2009-05-28
Technology and Innovation Report 2011
UNCTAD
This 179-page report focuses on the role of renewable energy technologies (RETs) in responding to the challenge of reducing energy poverty while mitigating climate change
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2011-12-03
Strategic Concerns in Central Asia
UNIDIR
This 10-page article assesses security risks in Central Asia
Defence, Terrorism & Security, EnergyPosted: 2007-12-10
Multilateralization of the Nuclear Fuel Cycle: The First Practical Steps
UNIDIR
A 112-page study considering aspects of the challenge of how to manage global nuclear fuel cycles to make the benefits of peaceful applications of nuclear technology available to all states while reducing the risks of nuclear proliferation
Energy, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2011-07-28
Multilateralization of the Nuclear Fuel Cycle: Assessing the Existing Proposals
UNIDIR
A 124-page comprehensive analysis of existing proposals on fuel-cycle multilateralization
Energy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-06-09
Multilateralization of the Nuclear Fuel Cycle: The Need to Build Trust
UNIDIR
This 81-page book examines the priorities and concerns of nuclear fuel cycle non-supplier states and identifies areas of potential convergence for suppliers and non-suppliers.
Defence, Terrorism & Security, EnergyPosted: 2010-04-11
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
Seismic Shift: Israel's Natural Gas Discoveries
Washington Institute
A 3-page US policy brief assessing the significance of the recently-announced discovery of natural gas in the Leviathan offshore field
Economic and Trade Policy Impacts of Sustained High Oil Prices
WIIW
This 79-page Austrian research report assesses the likely impact of high oil prices on the European economy
EnergyPosted: 2008-05-28
European Energy Security in View of Russian Economic and Integration Prospects
wiiw
This 53-page Austrian research report argues that mutual interdependence between Russia and Europe requires cooperative approaches that would serve best the interests of Russia, the EU and the countries in between
European Union, EnergyPosted: 2010-06-27
Carbon Capture and Storage: Selected Economic and Institutional Aspects
wiiw
This 48-page Austrian study provides a general overview of CCS and of related economic and institutional challenges ahead of its probable commercial deployment
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2010-02-04
Current State and Prospects of the Russian Energy Sector
wiiw
This 36-page Austrian research report examines the current state and prospects for the Russian energy sector
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2010-08-09
Saudi Arabia's Ailing Gerontocracy
Wilson Center
This US article analyzes the line to the Saudi crown
Governance & Politics, EnergyPosted: 2011-01-04
HEAT: A Hands-on Energy Adaptation Toolkit
World Bank
This toolkit is designed to lead policymakers through an assessment of climate vulnerabilities and adaptation options in a country's energy sector
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2010-08-30
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
Improving Lives
World Bank
A 64-page report illustrating the potential of renewable energy to transform poor peoples' lives
International Development, EnergyPosted: 2007-01-29
State and Trends of the Carbon Market 2009
World Bank
A 78-page report on the state of the carbon market and its likely future
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2009-06-08
Harnessing Nature's Power: Deploying and Financing On-Site Renewable Energy
WRI
This 51-page US report offers strategies and approaches that can be valuable to a wide range of firms looking at potential investments, contracts, and facility operational decisions regarding use of renewable energy
Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2009-03-10
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
High Wire Act: Improving the Grid for Renewable Energy
WRI
This article explains how policies to help transmit renewable energy have not kept pace with renewable energy ambitions
Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2011-05-22
The “Social Cost of Carbon” and Climate Change Policy
WRI
A US commentary discussing the interaction between the social cost of carbon and climate change policy
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2011-07-20
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
High Wire Act: Improving the Grid for Renewable Energy
WRI
This article explains how policies to help transmit renewable energy have not kept pace with renewable energy ambitions
Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2011-04-14
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
Relationship between International Trade and Energy
WTO
An article examining the relationship between international trade and natural resources
Energy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2010-03-19
Europeanising EU Energy Policy
ZEI
The text of a 13-page address by the European Commissioner for Energy on Europeanising EU energy policy
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2010-12-02
Energetic Limits to Economic Growth
"BioScience"
This 8-page article shows how energy imposes fundamental constraints on economic growth and development
Economic Policy, EnergyPosted: 2011-02-21
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
Nuclear Power Without Nuclear Proliferation
"Daedalus"
This 12-page US article discusses the connections between nuclear power, nuclear proliferation, and terrorism risks
Defence, Terrorism & Security, EnergyPosted: 2009-11-26
Europe's Caspian Gas Policy to be Key to Energy Security
"Europe's World"
An article explaining that the EU's ability to harness its economic muscle and its infant "external action" diplomatic service will be crucially important to securing long-term gas supplies from the Caspian region
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2010-07-01
The Breach
"Foreign Policy"
A US article analyzing the ramifications of China's expected supply of nuclear reactors to Pakistan
Defence, Terrorism & Security, EnergyPosted: 2010-06-07
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
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