The Changing Dynamics of Energy in the Middle East
Anthony H. Cordesman and Khalid R. Al-Rodhan

Washington, DC, December 15, 2006- The recent rise in global demand for energy and the resulting spike in energy prices have illustrated just how important Middle Eastern energy exports are. This book, the first on the subject since the hike in energy prices impacted the global energy market, outlines current facts that shape the ability of Middle Eastern producers to supply energy exports. It explores the possible future causes both of major interruptions in supply, and failures to maintain and expand export capacity, and, though it does not predict a major energy crisis, it does describe factors that could produce one. 

Cordesman and Al-Rodhan analyze the plans of each country in the region, compare those plans with the forecasting models of international organizations, and study each country�s prospects for stability. They also analyze how importing countries such as the United States, Europe, China, and India are dealing with the changing nature of global dependence upon MENA oil. Offering the most comprehensive data on current energy resources, production capacities estimates, import dependence, and national plans and strategies, The Changing Dynamics of Energy in the Middle East analyzes current energy modeling, and shows how the lack of supply-driven models has had a negative impact on the understanding of policy makers and strategic thinkers. The book concludes its analysis with possible strategic, economic, and demographic scenarios for the Middle East, projecting the impact of each scenario on future energy developments.

Source: CSIS

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Anthony H. Cordesman holds the Arleigh A. Burke Chair in Strategy at CSIS and is an analyst and commentator for ABC News. He has written extensively on energy and Middle Eastern politics, economics, demographics, and security. He a has served in a number of senior positions in the US government, including the Department of Energy, and several assignments in the Middle East.

Khalid R. Al-Rodhan is a visiting fellow at CSIS. With Cordesman, he is the coauthor of several books, including Iran�s Weapons of Mass Destruction: The Real and Potential Threat (CSIS, 2006), The Global Oil Market: Risks and Uncertainties (CSIS, 2006), and Gulf Military Forces in an Era of Asymmetric Wars (Praeger/CSIS, 2006).

By Anthony Cordesman:

• Saudi Arabia and the Struggle Against Terrorism - by Dr. Anthony Cordesman - SUSRIS IOI - Apr. 11, 2005

• "The Prospects for Stability in 2004 -- The Issue of Political, Economic and Social Reform," by Anthony H. Cordesman, Saudi US Relations Information Service Item of Interest, Feb. 23, 2004

• The 9/11 Commission Report: Strengths and Weaknesses," by Anthony H. Cordesman, Saudi US Relations Information Service Item of Interest, Jul. 29, 2004

• Developments in Iraq at the End of 2003: Adapting U.S. Policy to Stay the Course," by Anthony H. Cordesman, GulfWire Perspectives, January 7, 2004

• "Four Wars and Counting: Rethinking the Strategic Meaning of the Iraq War," by Anthony H. Cordesman, GulfWire Perspectives, December 5, 2003

• "Iraq: Too Uncertain to Call," by Anthony H. Cordesman, GulfWire Perspectives, November 18, 2003

• "Saudi Redeployment of the F-15 to Tabuk," by Anthony H. Cordesman, Saudi-US Relations Information Service Item of Interest, November 1, 2003

• "Iranian Security Threats and US Policy: Finding the Proper Response," by Anthony H. Cordesman, GulfWire Perspectives, October 28, 2003

• "What is Next in Iraq? Military Developments, Military Requirements and Armed Nation Building," by Anthony H. Cordesman, GulfWire Perspectives, August 22, 2003

• "Saudi Government Counterterrorism - Counter Extremism Actions," by Anthony H. Cordesman, Saudi-US Relations Information Service Item of Interest, August 4, 2003

• "Saudi Arabia: Don't Let Bin Laden Win!", by Anthony H. Cordesman, Saudi-American Forum Item of Interest, May 16, 2003

• "Postwar Iraq: The New Old Middle East," by Anthony H. Cordesman, GulfWire Perspectives, April 16, 2003

• "Iraq's Warfighting Strategy," by Anthony H. Cordesman, GulfWire Perspectives, March 11, 2003

• "Reforming the Middle East: President Bush's Neo-Con Logic Versus Regional Reality," by Anthony H. Cordesman, GulfWire Perspectives, February 27, 2003

• "The Great Iraq Missile Mystery," by Anthony H. Cordesman, GulfWire Perspectives, February 26, 2003

• "Iraq Security Roundtable at CSFS: A Discussion With Dr. Anthony Cordesman," Center for Strategic and Future Studies, GulfWire Perspectives, January 28, 2003

• "A Coalition of the Unwilling: Arms Control as an Extension of War By Other Means," By Anthony H. Cordesman, GulfWire Perspectives, January 25, 2003

• "Is Iraq In Material Breach? What Hans Blix, Colin Powell, And Jack Straw Actually Said," By Anthony H. Cordesman, GulfWire Perspectives, December 20, 2002

• "Saudi Arabia: Opposition, Islamic Extremism And Terrorism," by Anthony H. Cordesman, GulfWire Perspectives, December 1, 2002

• "Planning For A Self-Inflicted Wound: U.S. Policy To Reshape A Post-Saddam Iraq," by Anthony H. Cordesman, GulfWire Perspectives, November 24, 2002

• "The West And The Arab World - Partnership Or A 'Clash Of Civilizations?'" By Anthony H. Cordesman, GulfWire Perspectives, November 12, 2002

• "Strategy In The Middle East: The Gap Between Strategic Theory And Operational Reality," by Dr. Anthony H. Cordesman, GulfWire Perspectives, October 22, 2002

• "A Firsthand Look At Saudi Arabia Since 9-11," GulfWire's Interview With Dr. Anthony Cordesman In Saudi Arabia, GulfWire Perspectives October 10, 2002

• "Escalating To Nowhere: The Israeli And Palestinian Strategic Failure," By Anthony H. Cordesman, GulfWire Perspectives, April 8, 2002

• "Reforging The U.S. And Saudi Strategic Partnership," by Dr. Anthony H. Cordesman, GulfWire Perspectives, January 28, 2002

Books

• Iran's Weapons of Mass Destruction: The Real and Potential Threat - Anthony Cordesman and Khalid R. al-Rodhan, Jun 1, 2006 (see below for more info) 

• The Global Oil Market: Risks And Uncertainties - Anthony Cordesman and Khalid R. al-Rodhan, Mar 20, 2006

On SUSRIS

• The Impact of the Abqaiq Attack on Saudi Energy Security - Khalid R. al-Rodhan - SUSRIS IOI - Feb. 28, 2006

• The Saudi and Gulf Stock Markets: Irrational Exuberance or Markets Efficiency? - Khalid R. al-Rodhan - Dec. 21, 2005

CSIS Publications

• Iran's Missiles and Possible Delivery Systems - Anthony Cordesman and Khalid R. al-Rodhan - CSIS - Apr. 17, 2006 (PDF)

• Iranian Nuclear Weapons? The Uncertain Nature of Iran's Nuclear Programs - Anthony Cordesman and Khalid R. al-Rodhan - CSIS - Apr. 12, 2006 (PDF)

• Iranian Nuclear Weapons? The Options if Diplomacy Fails - Anthony Cordesman and Khalid R. al-Rodhan - CSIS - Apr. 7, 2006 (PDF)

• Saudi Arabia's "Sustainable" Capacity and Global Energy Supply and Demand - Anthony Cordesman and Khalid R. al-Rodhan - CSIS - May 4, 2005 (PDF)

• Global Energy Demand and Capacity Building in Saudi Arabia's Petroleum Sector - Anthony Cordesman and Khalid R. al-Rodhan - CSIS - May 2, 2005 (PDF)