A variety of viewpoints is offered in this timely analysis of China's economy and the future shape of Beijing's energy consumption. The authors, all noted authorities in the fields of economics, diplomacy, energy, and defense, consider an unprecedented range of influences and factors to avoid the limitations of looking at the subject myopically or with political bias. They conclude that while energy insecurity could eventually lead to an arms race at sea or even a naval conflict that neither side wants, there is ample room for Sino-
American energy dialogue and cooperation in the maritime domain.
Author(s): Collins, Gabriel B.; Erickson, Andew S.; Goldstein, Lyle J,; Murray, William S.
Publisher: Naval Institute Press
Year: 2012
Language: English
Pages: 513
Tags: Energy policy Political aspects China Maritime policies Sea power
Table of Contents
Introduction by the Editors
PART I : CHINA'S ENERGY FUTURE AND NATIONAL SECURITY STRATEGY
Dilemmas and Imperatives of Beijing's Strategic Energy Dependence: The PLA Perspective
Energy as China's Achilles' Heel?
Scenarios for the Chinese Economy
The Past, Present, and Future of China's Energy Sector
The Geopolitics of China's LNG Development
Chinese Efforts to Create a National Tanker Fleet
PART II: CHINA'S GLOBAL ENERGY ACCESS
China's Naval Ambitions in the Indian Ocean
China's Energy Strategy toward the Middle East: Saudi Arabia
China's Evolving Relationship with Iran
The Energy Component of China's Africa Strategy
China's Continental Energy Strategy: Russia and Central Asia
Carving Up the East China Sea
China, the South China Sea, and U.S. Strategy
PART III: CHINA'S NAVAL DEVELOPMENT AND CONCERNS REGARDING ENERGY ACCESS DENIAL
Chinese Naval Analysts Consider the Energy Question
The Energy Factor in Chinese Maritime Strategy
China's Surface Combatants and the New SLOC Defense Imperative
A Comparative Historical Approach to Blockage Strategies: Implications for China
No Oil for the Lamps of China?
PART IV: CHINA'S ENERGY SECURITY AND U.S.-CHINA RELATIONS
China's Naval Modernization Effort: Potential Implications for Required U.S. Navy Capabilities
Concerns with Respect to China's Energy Policy
Energy Insecurity with Chinese and American Characteristics: Realities and Possibilities
List of Abbreviations and Acronyms
About the Contributors
Index
