Global Energy Geopolitics and Iran

Abstract

Energy security has become a common concern for global actors both from demand and supply sides. Iran might turn into one of the energy superpowers together with Russia, if it benefits from actual trend characterized by rising demand. This article discusses the geopolitical issues arising from global actors’ concerns and interests related to Iranian hydrocarbon resources and its nuclear program. Iran’s stand in the global energy politics and its repercussions will be analyzed. The significance of Iran will be elaborated, within the context of the global and regional geopolitics of energy, to decide on the implications that might arise from its oil, natural gas and nuclear program.

Keywords

Energy Geopolitics, Iranian Oil and Gas, Iranian Nuclear Program

Citation

Balamir Coşkun, Bezen, “Global Energy Geopolitics and Iran”, International Relations, Volume 5, No 20 (Winter 2009), p. 179-201.

Affiliations

• Bezen Balamir Coşkun, Dr., Loughborough University, Politics, International Relations European Studies