NATO Science for Peace and Security Series E: Human and Societal Dynamics - 137: Addressing Emerging Security Risks for Energy Networks in South Caucasus

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A stable and reliable energy supply is crucial for resilience against political and economic pressures, as highlighted during the NATO Warsaw Summit in 2016, which underscored the political and security implications of energy developments for the alliance and its allies amid crises to NATO's east and south. This collection features papers from the NATO Advanced Research Workshop "Addressing Emerging Security Risks for Energy Flows over South Caucasus," held in Tbilisi, Georgia, in December 2016. The event gathered academics, practitioners, NATO and EU experts, and representatives from industry, civil society, and governmental agencies to discuss energy security. The workshop included six panels that explored the energy transit role of Georgia and the South Caucasus, examining current and future energy projects, oil and power flows, and potential cooperation among consumers, producers, and transit states. Participants analyzed new security challenges posed by increased terrorist threats and military actions. They identified potential cooperation forms to establish strategic and tactical safeguards against emerging threats. This book is essential for anyone concerned with the security of energy supplies.