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The essays gathered here represent a panel at SSI's annual Russia conference in 2011. They focus on the analysis of Russian foreign policy both on its material side or actual conduct as well as on the cognitive bases of Russian thinking about international affairs and Russian national security. They span much of the gamut of that foreign policy and also show its strong linkages to the Russian historical tradition and to the imperatives of Russian domestic development.
The relationship between energy and security has been receiving increasing attention over the last few years. Energy literally drives the global economy. Societies rely on it for everything from advanced medical equipment to heating, cooling, and irrigation. Whether it derives from advanced nuclear reactors in developed nations or simple woodstoves in the developing world, energy is recognized as vital to human welfare. It influences our economic, political, and social policies. Possessing or not possessing sufficient energy determines a state's political and economic power. Competition for energy has been, is, and will be a source of conflict. The choices nation-states make when it comes to energy will have a profound bearing on a wide range of security concerns, from nuclear proliferation to climate change.
This thoroughly revised second edition presents a comprehensive overview of the most important contemporary research in EU energy law and policy. The Research Handbook brings together a diverse array of experts, highlighting the multifaceted nature of this continually developing field.
Testimony by Dennis C. Blair, Director of National Intelligence, 12 Feb. 2009. Based on the efforts of thousands of highly skilled professionals, Blair acknowledges the assistance provided by all the intelligence agencies in preparing this report, in particular the National Intelligence Council and CIA¿s Directorate of Intelligence, which contributed a substantial portion. Contents: Far-Reaching Impact of Global Economic Crisis; Turning the Corner on Violent Extremism; The ¿Arc of Instability¿; Rising Asia; Growing Challenges in Russia and Eurasia; Testing Times for Latin America; Africa: Falling Further Behind; The Growing Cyber Threat; Organized Crime; and Environmental Security. Conclusion.