Energy security is a global issue. It can be defined as “The uninterrupted availability of energy sources at an affordable price” (Chester, 2010). Energy security is not limited to the mere availability of the energy resources, it is rather linked with the national security of any country. If a country has energy resources to serve the need of its citizens, it means country has more sustained and long term energy security for the technological as well as economic development. Energy security is not a very simple topic, it holds many dimensions. Long term energy security of any country is about timely investment on energy resources so as to remain self-sufficient for energy demand. This is indeed an inevitable for long term economic development. When it comes to short term energy security it means to address the current issues regarding any sudden fluctuation (increase/decrease) in energy demand. Energy security ensures that physical unviability of energy is avoided at any cost and at the same time price of energy remains affordable for the general public.
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Volatile prices are avoided so as to ensure a sustained and likeable availability of energy for all.
How might the problem of energy security affect or be affected by other national security issues?
There are many reasons why the energy security is linked with the national security. Primary reason is that the whole economy of country is largely dependent on the energy resources, it is for the reason that large infrastructure runs on energy and this is almost irreversible. If the economy is hampered the national security is directly under a real threat obviously. Energy raw material or fossil fuels are not evenly distributed globally that makes national security of any country with such reserves of natural fossil fuels under a real threat. The resources are a real asset but for the other countries presence of such resources can be an invitation to come and invade that land, thus natural resources are asset but they can also be a threat for national security. Lastly the nuclear energy resources are also a real threat for the national security of other countries if they are not used appropriately. Energy security is something that forces any country to spend its resources for the fulfillment of the public energy demand hence countries are to face economic consequences of energy imports. These imports are inevitable. National security is vulnerable to energy supply disruption as it can be politically motivated from the opposition parties. Energy security is mostly related to geopolitical circumstances faced by the nation. Infrastructure for energy production and distribution is vulnerable to terrorist attack hence it is a serious concern for national security. The energy security by means of nuclear energy remains a serious concern as it has associated risk of proliferating the weapons of mass destruction (nuclear weapons) United States have been increasingly dependent on the natural gas for meeting its energy demands I the recent past. It is important to note that 2.7 percent rise in annual energy growth is expected for developing world during 2001-2025, while on the other hand developed world is expected to have a growth rate of 1.2%( Pérez-Lombard, Ortiz & Pout, 2008). This means the developed as well as developing world will face real increase in energy consumption, these stats are a real indication of what energy security issues are waiting for us in the coming 10 years. Foreign policy of United States of America has serious concerns regarding the terrorism and the spread of nuclear weapons globally as this spread of nuclear war heads means that whole world is under a real threat. In the era of current technological development the increase in energy demands by the developing countries and other big names like China, India, Indonesia, Mexico and Brazil is very evident. This rise in energy demand will definitely be met with the nuclear energy to some extent. This is very difficult to allow this spread of nuclear technology as it has associated threats. Energy security is a real factor that can complicate the United States relationships with these countries especially china, hence diligent efforts are required to avoid such crucial conflicts. How likely is a return to an era of geopolitical rivalry among the US and other states driven by so-called resource wars? Energy security is a very complex
Volatile prices are avoided so as to ensure a sustained and likeable availability of energy for all.
How might the problem of energy security affect or be affected by other national security issues?
There are many reasons why the energy security is linked with the national security. Primary reason is that the whole economy of country is largely dependent on the energy resources, it is for the reason that large infrastructure runs on energy and this is almost irreversible. If the economy is hampered the national security is directly under a real threat obviously. Energy raw material or fossil fuels are not evenly distributed globally that makes national security of any country with such reserves of natural fossil fuels under a real threat. The resources are a real asset but for the other countries presence of such resources can be an invitation to come and invade that land, thus natural resources are asset but they can also be a threat for national security. Lastly the nuclear energy resources are also a real threat for the national security of other countries if they are not used appropriately. Energy security is something that forces any country to spend its resources for the fulfillment of the public energy demand hence countries are to face economic consequences of energy imports. These imports are inevitable. National security is vulnerable to energy supply disruption as it can be politically motivated from the opposition parties. Energy security is mostly related to geopolitical circumstances faced by the nation. Infrastructure for energy production and distribution is vulnerable to terrorist attack hence it is a serious concern for national security. The energy security by means of nuclear energy remains a serious concern as it has associated risk of proliferating the weapons of mass destruction (nuclear weapons) United States have been increasingly dependent on the natural gas for meeting its energy demands I the recent past. It is important to note that 2.7 percent rise in annual energy growth is expected for developing world during 2001-2025, while on the other hand developed world is expected to have a growth rate of 1.2%( Pérez-Lombard, Ortiz & Pout, 2008). This means the developed as well as developing world will face real increase in energy consumption, these stats are a real indication of what energy security issues are waiting for us in the coming 10 years. Foreign policy of United States of America has serious concerns regarding the terrorism and the spread of nuclear weapons globally as this spread of nuclear war heads means that whole world is under a real threat. In the era of current technological development the increase in energy demands by the developing countries and other big names like China, India, Indonesia, Mexico and Brazil is very evident. This rise in energy demand will definitely be met with the nuclear energy to some extent. This is very difficult to allow this spread of nuclear technology as it has associated threats. Energy security is a real factor that can complicate the United States relationships with these countries especially china, hence diligent efforts are required to avoid such crucial conflicts. How likely is a return to an era of geopolitical rivalry among the US and other states driven by so-called resource wars? Energy security is a very complex