ID | 132392 |
Title Proper | Geopolitical implications of the US unconventional energy revolution |
Language | ENG |
Author | Sartori, Nicolo |
Publication | 2014. |
Summary / Abstract (Note) | The unconventional oil and gas revolution is certainly a game changer in the current international political setting, since it will bring the United States close to energy self-sufficiency. However, it seems unlikely that this new energy status will dramatically redefine US foreign policy and security priorities. In strategic regions such as the Middle East, US interests are expected to remain unchanged, while the new energy status will contribute only in part to modifying the US approach towards the EU's energy posture vis-à-vis Russia. What the new American energy condition is likely to change are the tools and policy options available to Washington to cope with the strategic challenges - China's power in primis - emerging in the multipolar international relations system. |
`In' analytical Note | International Spectator Vol.49, No.2; June 2014: p.66-82 |
Journal Source | International Spectator Vol.49, No.2; June 2014: p.66-82 |
Key Words | United States - US ; Energy ; Shale ; Foreign Policy ; Energy Policy ; Unconventional Energy Revolution - UER ; Energy Revolution ; Energy Security ; Energy Strategy ; International Relations - IR ; Political Setting ; Energy Posture ; Rising China ; Emerging Powers ; Multipolar System ; Strategic Challenges ; Middle East ; Multipolar International Relations System - MIRS ; Russia ; China |