In Upper Sixth lessons recently we have been looking at the issues surrounding energy security. One case study that will serve to illustrate the factors involved is that of the supplying of Russian gas to western Europe. For a discussion of the main problems (from an unusual Chinese perspective) start with this link, or for a more European perspective click here. What can be done? It is proposed to build other gas pipelines through less geopolitically-sensitive areas, such as the 'South Stream' pipeline to Bulgaria, or the Nabucco pipeline through Turkey.
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