Introduction

What is energy security? Is it just a slogan or a real issue that societies have to deal with? If energy security is a real issue, what are its main concerns? Is the aim of energy security to eliminate or reduce the effect of energy shortages or to reduce energy prices and reduce their volatility? What is the relationship between energy security, national security, economics security, and environmental security? Should governments intervene to enhance the energy security of their nations or leave this matter to free markets? Why or why not? Should governments intervene only during periods ...