The World and Energy: the geopolitical challenges, volume II, The cards are in our hands

Magazine alternatives n°18, 2nd quarter 2008

Author : Samuele Furfari, Publications : Technip
Publication date : 2007, 424 pages, suggested price : 45 euros

This two-volume set explains the geopolitics of energy and outlines prospects for the planet’s future. The second volume describes the main energy markets. A major section of the book focuses on Europe’s energy supply and East-West relations, particularly as concerns the gigantic natural gasreserves of Russia. Another section is dedicated to countries that are "energy gluttons", both in the developed world (the United States) and in the emerging world (China and India). They are cultivating North-South relations, with the United States turning to the Middle East and South America while China and India turn to Africa, but also with areas traditionally coveted by Europe.