Regional Workshop on Energy and Non-Traditional Security

28-29 August 2008, Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel, Singapore

Executive Summary

The issue of energy security – namely the security of supply, demand and sustainable development of energy – has taken on added significance given the devastating effects of spiralling world oil prices. This has only exacerbated pressures on national economies and thwarted socio-economic developments of many developing countries. The significance of oil on the global economy has therefore transcended beyond the traditional political concerns and into the sphere of non-traditional issues such as human, health and food security, which have ultimately served to undermine the security of the state. (full document in pdf. format)

Please scroll below for individual presentations, full conference report and policy recommendations.

Welcome Remarks		Opening Remarks
	Ambassador Barry Desker Dean S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Nanyang Technological University		Prof Chou Siaw Kiang Executive Director Energy Studies Institute National University of Singapore
Abstract (pdf)		Abstract (pdf)
Shifting Views on Energy Security		China's Energy Security: Puzzles in International Dialogue
	Prof James Tang (University of Hong Kong) A/Prof Mely Anthony (Centre for NTS Studies, NTU) A/Prof Youngho Chang (Centre for NTS Studies, NTU)		Prof Zha Dao Jiong School of International Studies Peking University, China
Abstract (pdf), slide pack (ppt)		Abstract (pdf), slide pack (ppt)
Korea's Energy Supply/Demand and Policy		Indonesia's Energy (In)Security
	Dr Gwak Dae-Jong Research Fellow Korea Institute for Industrial Economics and Trade		Mr Fabby Tumiwa Director Institute for Essential Services Reform Jakarta, Indonesia
Abstract (pdf), slide pack (ppt)		Abstract (pdf), slide pack (ppt)
Energy Security in Singapore		Achieving Energy and Environmental Security: A Challenge for the United States
	Mr Nur Azha Putra Associate Research Fellow RSIS Centre for NTS Studies, NTU		Presentation of Dr Toufiq Siddiqui's paper
Abstract (pdf), slide pack (ppt)		Abstract (pdf), slide pack (ppt)
Australia's Energy Security: The Lucky Country		Energy Security in India
	Mr Andrew Forbes Visiting Senior Fellow Australian National Centre for Ocean Resources and Security, University of Wollongong		Presentation of Ms Rekha Krishna's paper
Abstract (pdf), slide pack (ppt)		Abstract (pdf)
The Environmental Impact of Energy Security		Environmental Perspective on Energy Security in Indonesia
	Prof Zheng Yuxin Research Fellow Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, Beijing, China		Mr Iwan Wibisono Coordinator for Forest Carbon Policy World Wide Fund for Nature
Abstract (pdf), slide pack (ppt)		Abstract (pdf), slide pack (ppt)
Shifting geopolitics in the Caspian Basin: The New Multifaceted Security Equation		The Socio-economic Impact of Energy Security in Southeast Asia
	Dr Alexandre Babak Hedjazi Institute of Environmental Studies University of Geneva		Asst Prof Maria Nimfa F. Mendoza School of Economics University of Philippines
Abstract (pdf), slide pack (ppt)		Abstract (pdf), slide pack (ppt)
The Socio-economic Impact of Energy Security in Northeast Asia		Role of Markets in Governance and Energy Security
	Prof Tetsunari Iida Executive Director Institute for Sustainable Energy Policies, Tokyo, Japan		Mr Collin Koh Research Analyst RSIS Centre for NTS Studies, RSIS
Abstract (pdf)		Abstract (pdf), slide pack (ppt)
Towards a New Framework: States, Regional and Global Governance		The Role of Indonesian Civil Society in Energy Security
	Dr Asclepias Rachmi S Indriyanto Executive Director Indonesian Institute for Energy Economics, Jakarta, Indonesia		Ms Lina Alexandra Researcher Centre for Strategic and International Studies, Jakarta, Indonesia
Abstract (pdf), slide pack (ppt)		Abstract (pdf), slide pack (ppt)
Technology Developments in Energy Security		Misc
	Dr Alvin Chew Research Fellow RSIS Centre for NTS Studies, RSIS	Conference Programme	List of Presenters and Chairpersons
Abstract (pdf)		Full Doc (pdf)	Full Document (pdf)
Full Conference Report		Policy Brief: The Way Forward for Energy Security
	Summary of all presentations and discussions		A/Prof Mely Anthony and Mr Collin Koh RSIS Centre for NTS Studies, NTU
Full Report (pdf)		Policy Brief(pdf)