Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs - Energy security

Hedging Against Uncertainty: US Strategy in an Interdependent World

William Hogan — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 15:25:35 -0500

Energy is important, but energy independence is a dangerous myth. The U.S. National Petroleum Council recently observed: "There can be no U.S. energy security without global energy security." Oil flows in a world market and events anywhere affect the price of oil everywhere. There is no escaping these oil price shocks. Even if the United States were to substantially reduce its own oil consumption, there would be no immunity from the effects of high world oil prices that would determine domestic energy prices and ripple through the world economy. Geology and politics make the world deeply interdependent and policy should be crafted to promote and secure energy interdependence. Real energy security comes from robust energy systems with diversity and flexibility, not through isolation and energy autarky.

Analysis of Policies to Reduce Oil Consumption and Greenhouse-Gas Emissions from the U.S. Transportation Sector

Kelly Sims Gallagher and Gustavo Collantes — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 12:18:31 -0500

This study examines different policy scenarios for reducing GHG emissions and oil consumption in the U.S. transportation sector using a variant of the National Energy Modeling System (NEMS).

PDP Co-Director Carter Participates in Harvard Oil Shockwave Simulation

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:54:15 -0500

PDP Co-Director Carter participates in a high-profile crisis simulation examining the economic and security implications of America’s dependency on oil.

India's Key Foreign Policy Issues

Xenia Dormandy — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 12:00:59 -0500

April 7, 2008

In recent years, India's military, diplomatic and economic energies have expanded far beyond Nehru's Non-Aligned position. But what does that mean for India, its region, and the United States?

India-Iran Relations: Key Security Implications

Xenia Dormandy and Ronak D. Desai — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 09:00:12 -0500

While India and the United States have embarked on a campaign to strengthen their bilateral relations, as symbolized by the proposed US-India civilian nuclear deal, it appears as though New Delhi has similarly begun to pursue a more robust relationship with another major power: Iran. The two states have recently expanded cooperation in a number of key areas, including counterterrorism, regional stability, and energy security. What are the implications of this "New Delhi-Tehran Axis" for the United States, and how should Washington respond to growing ties between India and Iran?

Ending the Energy Stalemate: A Bipartisan Strategy To Meet America’s Energy Challenges

John P. Holdren — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 15:18:19 -0500

John P. Holdren provides the context for and an overview of the recommendations made by the National Commission on Energy Policy its 2004 and 2007 reports to the President and Congress of the United States.

Iran-Pakistan-India Pipeline: Is It a Peace Pipeline?

Abbas Maleki — Sat, 01 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0500

A major natural gas pipeline that would stretch from the fields of southern Iran to Pakistan and India — itself a remarkable prospect — is being planned. But it faces serious hurdles, not least the fierce opposition of the U.S. government.

Fuelling a Sustainable Economy

Calestous Juma — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0500

"In response to long periods of neglect, African countries are starting to invest in new energy production facilities...."

The Changing Face of Energy Security

Joseph S. Nye — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0500

"...the oil-supply problem has become worse and energy security more complex."

Testimony before the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission

Kelly Sims Gallagher — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0500

The economic and national security of the United States is now inextricably connected to China’s energy consumption with respect to the environment, oil and gas security, and the economy.

Energy Policy Recommendations to the President and the 110th Congress

John P. Holdren, William K. Reilly, John W. Rowe, Philip Sharp and Jason Grumet — Sat, 31 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0500

The National Commission on Energy Policy proposes revised policies regarding a cap and trade proposal for addressing global climate change, increases in fuel economy standards, approaches for the storage of nuclear waste, development and deployment of advanced coal technologies, adoption of a national renewable energy standard, and other major energy policy issues.

Towards Better Coal Power Technology Policies

Ananth Chikkatur and Ambuj Sagar — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0500

Coal-based power plants are—and will continue to be—the backbone of India’s energy engine. They currently account for about 69 out of 128-gigawatt installed capacity of utilities, and projections by the Planning Commission indicate that coal will fuel the power sector for at least the next three decades.

Will India Suffer From an Energy Crunch?

Ambuj Sagar — Thu, 07 Dec 2006 00:00:00 -0600

Op-Ed in India Today on India's struggle to meet the country's growing energy demand.

Meeting the Climate-Change Challenge

John P. Holdren — Fri, 03 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0600

Lecture for the SES Distinguished Scientist Seminar, Marine Biological Laboratory, Woods Hole, Mass, November 3, 2006.

Turkey's Energy Policies in a Tight Global Energy Market

Brenda Shaffer — Sat, 01 Apr 2006 00:00:00 -0600

Despite this extensive activity in the energy sphere, it seems, however, that Ankara's energy policy has been undertaken without a strategic plan and with little integration of energy issues into Turkey's overall foreign and security policies.

The Energy Innovation Imperative: Addressing Oil Dependence, Climate Change, and Other 21st Century Energy Challenges

John P. Holdren — Fri, 31 Mar 2006 00:00:00 -0600

Society faces many energy challenges in this century, but "running out" of energy resources in a global or absolute sense is not one of them.

The Chimera of Russia's Gas Power

Joseph S. Nye — Mon, 23 Jan 2006 00:00:00 -0600

"If Russia is going to throw its weight around, it is better to have allies among those affected. The key to energy security is diversity — of pipelines as well as sources of supply."

Making the Best Use of India's Coal Resources

Ananth Chikkatur — Sat, 24 Dec 2005 00:00:00 -0600

The importance of coal for the future of the Indian power sector
cannot be overstated. Yet, the extractable coal reserves in the
country are estimated to last only 50 to 60 years under current
techno-economic conditions.

From Pipedream to Pipeline: A Caspian Success Story

Brenda Shaffer — Sat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00 -0500

“The goal of winning the pipeline battle was less to gain the moderate volumes of oil and gas in the Caspian than to maintain (in the case of Russia) or attain (in the case of the United States and Iran) significant presence in the region.”

Assessment of Advanced Coal-Based Electricity Generation Technology Options for India: Potential Learning from U.S. Experiences

Debyani Ghosh — Wed, 31 Aug 2005 00:00:00 -0500

India has huge domestic reserves of coal and predominantly depends on coal-based electricity generation to meet a substantial portion of its electricity generation requirements.

New Report Calls for Fast-Paced Global Effort to Prevent Nuclear Terrorism, Grades Progress in Last Year

Thu, 05 May 2005 00:00:00 -0500

May 5, 2005

Multinational Approaches to Limiting the Spread of Sensitive Nuclear Fuel Cycle Capabilities

Stephen A. LaMontagne — Tue, 05 Apr 2005 00:00:00 -0500

April 5, 2005

Stephen LaMontagne considers the possibility of a multinational supply regime

Ending the Energy Stalemate: A Bipartisan Strategy to Meet America's Energy Challenges

John P. Holdren, William K. Reilly, John W. Rowe, Philip Sharp and Jason Grumet — Wed, 01 Dec 2004 00:00:00 -0600

The report contains detailed policy recommendations for addressing oil security, climate change, natural gas supply, the future of nuclear energy, and other long-term challenges, and is backed by more than 30 original research studies.

Harvey Brooks, Pioneer in Science Policy, Dies at 88

Thu, 03 Jun 2004 00:00:00 -0500

June 3, 2004

New York Times, CNN, USA Today and others cover new report on preventing nuclear terrorism by Bunn, Wier, and Holdren (March 2003)

Mon, 07 Apr 2003 00:00:00 -0500

April 7, 2003

Talks Needed with North Korea, Says Regional Expert Ashton Carter

Thu, 13 Mar 2003 00:00:00 -0600

March 13, 2003

BCSIA in the News: October/November 2002 press coverage

Fri, 13 Dec 2002 00:00:00 -0600

December 13, 2002

9/11 One Year Later: Kennedy School Experts Reflect on Anniversary of Terrorist Attacks

Fri, 13 Dec 2002 00:00:00 -0600

December 13, 2002

Top Leaders from U.S., Russia to Forge New Business and Investment Partnerships At Sixth Annual U.S. - Russian Investment Symposium

Fri, 13 Dec 2002 00:00:00 -0600

December 13, 2002

Preventive Defense: A New Security Strategy for America

Dr. Ashton B. Carter and Dr. William J. Perry — Sun, 28 Feb 1999 00:00:00 -0600

"The most important book by any ex-Clinton official."

-Thomas L. Friedman, The New York Times (April 16, 1999)