Despite efforts to increase renewables, the global energy mix is still likely to be dominated by fossil-fuels in the foreseeable future, particularly gas for electricity and oil for land, air and sea transport. The reliance on depleting conventional oil and natural gas resources and the geographic distribution of these reserves can have geopolitical implications for energy importers and exporters.

"Global Energy Policy and Security" examines the security of global and national energy supplies, as well as the sensitivity and impacts of sustainable energy policies which emphasize the...