Columbia International Affairs Online: Working Papers

CIAO DATE: 09/2011

Cooperating in the Energy Security Regime Complex

Jochen Prantl

August 2011

Centre for Non-Traditional Security (NTS) Studies

Abstract

This paper investigates the influence of global power shifts on energy security cooperation and examines the existing structure for energy governance. It asserts that a regime complex is likely to be more effective that an integrated regime in governing energy cooperation. It concludes with recommendations on how to enhance cooperation in energy security.