Global Energy Governance in a Multipolar World

Multipolarity is a major political factor that has to be taken seriously into account by anyone aspiring to construct a global energy regime capable of delivering a sustainable energy future, contend Lesage, Thijs van de Graaf (both Ghent U., Belgium), and Kirsten Westphal (German Institute for International Security Affairs). They analyze what the rise of new powers such as Brazil, Russian, India, and China signifies for the world's energy supply and markets, and consider the possibilities for cooperation and discord on energy policy at the intercontinental diplomatic level. Among their topics are a blueprint for a global sustainable energy regime, major power concerts and global energy governance, and an evaluation of G8 leadership in global energy governance. Annotation c2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Dries Lesage, Professor, Department of Political Science, Ghent University, Belgium, Thijs Van de Graaf, Ph.D. fellowship of the Research Foundation - Flanders (FWO), Department of Political Science, Ghent University, Belgium and Kirsten Westphal, Ph.D., Senior Associate, Global Issues Division, German Institute for International and Security Affairs (SWP), Berlin, Germany