Asian Energy Security - The Maritime Dimension

The main focus of the contributors of this volume is to analyze closely major aspects of energy security, energy diplomacy, and maritime security in East and Southeast Asia. Specifically, they examine the current state of energy security and maritime security of China and Japan, as well as Southeast Asia.

List of contents

Acknowledgement Introduction: Understanding and Enhancing Energy and Maritime Security in Asia; H.Lai China's Oil Diplomacy in Asia; H.Lai Security of China's Energy Imports; H.Lai China's Mercantilist Oil Strategy and Its Implications for U.S.-China Relations; Y.A.Yao Japan's Energy Diplomacy and Maritime Security in East Asia; P.Er Lam The Maritime Dimension of Energy Security in East Asia: Legal Implications; K.Zou Traffic Pattern, Safety and Security in the Straits of Malacca; T.Ichioka Piracy and Energy Security in Southeast Asian Waters; K.Xu The Security of Sea Lanes in Southeast Asia; J.H.Ho List of Editor and Contributors

About the author

HONGYI LAI is a Research Fellow at the East Asian Institute, National University of Singapore.

Summary

The main focus of the contributors of this volume is to analyze closely major aspects of energy security, energy diplomacy, and maritime security in East and Southeast Asia. Specifically, they examine the current state of energy security and maritime security of China and Japan, as well as Southeast Asia.

Product details

• Authors: H Lai, H. Lai
• Publisher: Springer Palgrave Macmillan
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.01.2015
• EAN: 9781349373727
• ISBN: 978-1-349-37372-7
• No. of pages: 236
• Dimensions: 141 mm x 11 mm x 217 mm
• Weight: 317 g
• Illustrations: VII, 236 p. 2 illus.
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; B, Economics, Asia, International Relations, Energy Policy, Economics and Management, energy security, Energy industries & utilities, Palgrave Political & Intern. Studies Collection, Asia—Politics and government, Asian Politics, Asia—Economic conditions, Asian Economics, Energy resources, Asia;China;East Asia;energy;Import