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    The document discusses global energy politics and trends. It notes that world energy consumption is highest among developed countries like the US. The Middle East is a crucial region due to its large oil and gas reserves, with the Persian Gulf holding the most resources globally. Russia uses its energy exports as political leverage in Europe. Going forward, China and India will become the largest oil and coal importers, respectively, while energy trade shifts from the Atlantic to the Asia-Pacific region. Countries in the Middle East containing large reserves, like Saudi Arabia and Iran, have wielded influence through OPEC.

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    The document discusses global energy politics and trends. It notes that world energy consumption is highest among developed countries like the US. The Middle East is a crucial region due to its large oil and gas reserves, with the Persian Gulf holding the most resources globally. Russia uses its energy exports as political leverage in Europe. Going forward, China and India will become the largest oil and coal importers, respectively, while energy trade shifts from the Atlantic to the Asia-Pacific region. Countries in the Middle East containing large reserves, like Saudi Arabia and Iran, have wielded influence through OPEC.

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    The document discusses global energy politics and trends. It notes that world energy consumption is highest among developed countries like the US. The Middle East is a crucial region due to its large oil and gas reserves, with the Persian Gulf holding the most resources globally. Russia uses its energy exports as political leverage in Europe. Going forward, China and India will become the largest oil and coal importers, respectively, while energy trade shifts from the Atlantic to the Asia-Pacific region. Countries in the Middle East containing large reserves, like Saudi Arabia and Iran, have wielded influence through OPEC.

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    THE GLOBAL ENERGY POLITICS

    Introduction :
    World energy consumption is the total energy used by all of human
    civilization.
    The current turmoil in the greater Middle East confirms the regions centrality
    in world affairs.
    Since the rise of Vladimir Putin as Russias President in 1999, a large amount
    of
    analysis has been dedicated to Russias energy policy as a means of
    fostering the political influence over continental Europe.. The world
    distribution of energy consumption reveals that the most developed
    countries are the highest consumers of fossil fuels. The US, which is the
    most advanced country technologically and richest economically.
    Such importance of energy has made it important element in the
    foreign policies of the independent states. The 20th century and
    dawn of the 21st century have seen wars fought for oil. China is
    about to become the largest oil-importing country, while India
    becomes the largest importer of coal by the early 2020s. Southeast
    Asia likewise is emerging as an expanding demand centre IN NEAR
    FUTURE.
    The US moves steadily towards meeting all of its energy needs from
    domestic resources by 2035. Together, these changes represent a
    re-orientation of energy trade from the Atlantic basin to the AsiaPacific region. The global greenhouse-gas emissions, the energy sector will
    be pivotal in determining whether or not climate change goals are achieved.
    Countries can reduce the impact of high prices by promoting more
    efficient, competitive and interconnected energy markets.
    Changing Trend Towards Asia :
    The new geography of demand and supply
    means a re-ordering of global oil trade flows towards Asian markets, with
    implications for cooperative efforts to ensure oil security. Coal remains a
    cheaper option than gas for generating electricity in many regions.
    What country consumes the most energy in the world ?
    The
    United States produces the most energy in the world, but it also uses the
    mostthough China, the world's second-largest energy consumer, is biting

    at our heels. Here's a look at the world's top 10 energy consumers and
    producers.
    Oil Politics :

    PERSIAN GULF holds more resources than any other country.


    Oil can be extracted from the Gulf at a lower cost than other sites.
    Located near international markets.
    The EU is the second greatest consumer after the US. The oil gap
    between production and consumption in the EU is larger than that in
    the US, particularly when Europes poor reserves are taken into
    consideration.

    In order to make the Russian Oil industry more competitive


    and more attractive to foreign investor, Russia has created an
    energy partnership with Western Europe.
    Effect of Oil Crisis : Communications, Economy, Agriculture,
    International Relations, Policies, Transportation..etc..
    Some Important Facts :

    Political pressure over the arms race: the US wants Iran to


    stop the development of its nuclear program, accusing Iran of
    producing nuclear weapons.
    However, China with its status and veto power in the UN defies
    the US by defending Iran, as they are close allies.
    OPEC Member Countries produce about 46 per cent of the world's
    crude oil and 18 per cent of its natural gas.
    Therefore, OPEC can have a strong influence on the oil market,
    especially if it decides to reduce or increase its level of production.
    About two-thirds of worlds known oil reserved located in Middle East
    Reserves have been great source of wealth for Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq,
    Kuwait, other countries
    Most members of Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
    OPEC.

    Oil as source of conflict in Middle East


    Regions strategic importance as source of oil has led outside nations
    to become involved in Middle Eastern affairs, politics

    The Developed World, and the USA in particular, will become


    increasingly dependent on imported oil & gas.
    For Examples : USA / JEWs wanted to capture the all resources of
    the Middle East Countries.

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