Energy Security: Reducing Vulnerabilities to Global Energy Networks

Abstract

In the age of globalization the vulnerability of energy networks, particularly oil and gas networks, has increased due to multiple factors, the least of which include: the presence of non-state, transnational terrorist networks, political and economic aims of emerging states, and the overall interdependence on global energy sources. These vulnerabilities have revealed the extreme fragility of these networks and the mere presence of threats to these networks causes disruptions to the flow of resources and leads to instabilities in the global markets and the world economy. The effects of these disruptions are felt almost immediately and are worldwide. Current energy security policies do not adequately address these vulnerabilities. This paper examines the vulnerabilities global energy networks and provides recommendations for developing a new energy security policy that mitigates the threats and increases resiliency in energy networks.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 2009
Accession Number
ADA497815

Entities

People

  • Jack K. Pritchard
  • Michael Moon

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Biofuels
  • Business Administration
  • Climate Change
  • Climate Change Adaptation
  • Commerce
  • Electrical Grids
  • Energy Consumption
  • Energy Security
  • Globalization
  • Greenhouse Effect
  • International Organizations
  • National Security
  • Petroleum
  • Renewable Energy
  • Terrorism
  • United States
  • War Colleges

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