Energy Relations in the Euro-Mediterranean A Political Economy Perspective
Authors: Simone Tagliapietra
Provides a holistic approach to the subject to provide a fuller picture of the energy issues at play
Presents two case studies, Nabucco and Desertec, to represent the most important energy cooperation projects attempted in the Euro-Med region
Focuses on the long-term outlook of regional cooperation
Presents a number of policy recommendations
This book investigates the current status and future prospects of energy relationships in the Euro-Mediterranean region. By adopting a political economy perspective, this book provides insight into regional cooperation in the fields of natural gas and renewable energy. The author posits that regional energy relations have yet to be examined through a comprehensive analytical framework in order to realistically assess the potential role of energy in acting as a catalyst for greater economic and political cooperation in the region. To do so, the author provides a detailed analysis of the region’s energy relations and pertinent case studies. Chapters illustrate the political and economic drivers underpinning the region’s energy dynamics, providing the reader with a wide-ranging overview of the Euro-Mediterranean energy relations of today and tomorrow.