Global energy relations between producers and consumers are evolving with the end of the era of cheap energy, rising demand in Asia, and greater awareness of global warming. The changing situation will have a powerful impact on relations between energy producers in the Middle East, Russia, Latin America, and Africa, and traditional consumers in the US and Europe, as new consumers in China and India enter the stage. This book provides a comprehensive analysis of what these changes in the energy sphere mean for international politics. It argues that while conflict over resources is possible, there are numerous possibilities for cooperation.

1. Introduction: The Changing International Energy System and Its Implications for Cooperation in International Politics, Robert Orttung, Andreas Wenger, and Jeronim Perovic Section I: Global Perspectives on Energy Security 2. Changing Markets, Politics and Perceptions: Dealing with Energy (Inter-) Dependencies, Jeronim Perovic 3. Changing Energy Use Patterns: Increasing Efficiency, Adopting Alternative Sources, Robert Orttung Section II: Energy-Producing Countries 4. How Secure are Middle East Oil Supplies?, Bassam Fattouh 5. Russia's Role for Global Energy Security, Jeronim Perovic and Robert Orttung 6. Energy Security in Latin America, Roger Tissot 7. Africa in the Context of Oil Supply Geopolitics, Monica Enfield Section III: Energy-Consuming Countries 8. United States, Michael Evan Webber 9. Challenges for Europe, John Roberts 10. China's Energy Prospects and International Implications, Mikkal Herberg 11. India's Quest for Energy, Tanvi Madan Section IV: Conclusion 12. Towards a Cooperative Framework, Andreas Wenger