Table of Contents

Preface: Louise Léger

Introduction: Bruce Bagley, Dina Moulioukova and Hanna Samir Kassab


Part 1: Energy and the Global System


Chapter 1: Domestic and International Implications of Energy Revolution in North America
Edward Glab (Florida International University)

Chapter 2: Canada- US and the Global Energy Markets in the 21st Century
Harrie Vredenburg (University of Calgary)

Chapter 3: The European Union Energy Security and Economic Growth in the 21st Century
Maxime Larive (University of Miami)

Chapter 4: China’s Role in Latin American Energy Development
Wenyan Wu (University of Miami)


Part 2: Energy and Emerging Economics in the 21st Century

Chapter 5: Russia in the International System
Roger Kanet and Dina Moulioukova (University of Miami)

Chapter 6: Chinese Energy Policy in Latin America: The Case of Ecuador
Nashira Chavez (University of Miami)

Chapter 7: Energy, Economic Growth and the Role of India in the Global Economic System
Diana Soller (University of Miami)

Chapter 8: Domestic Constraints on Brazil's Role as Regional and Global Energy Power
Marcelo Zorovich (University of Miami)


Part 3: Energy production, Technological Development and Environmental Sustainability in the 21st Century

Chapter 9: The Promise of Shale Gas in the Americas
Eric Farnsworth (Council of the Americas and the Americas Society)

Chapter 10: Energy Security, Economic Development and Environmental Sustainability in the
21st Century in Latin America
Bruce Bagley (University of Miami)

Chapter 11: Venezuelan Regime Change and Oil Exports in the Western Hemisphere
Gonzalo Vazquez (University of Miami)

Chapter 12: On Colombia Oil
Chris Kraul (Freelance Writer)

Chapter 13: Energy production and armed conflict in Colombia:
Present and future economic and environmental implications
Lilian Yaffe (University of Miami)


Part 4: Hydrocarbons vs. Renewables in the Future of Global Energy Production

Chapter 14: Energy and Systemic Change: The Rising Power of Coal
Hanna Samir Kassab (University of Miami)

Chapter 15: Russian Re-Engagement with Latin America: Energy and Beyond
Vladimir Rouvinski (ICESI University)

Chapter 16: Brazilian Energy Production, Renewables and Economic Growth in Brazil
John Twichell (University of Miami)

Concluding Remarks- Bruce Bagley, Dina Moulioukova and Hanna Samir Kassab

About the Author

Bruce Bagley is professor of international studies at the University of Miami.

Dina Moulioukova is a PhD student at the Department of International Studies at the University of Miami.

Hanna Samir Kassab is visiting assistant professor of political science at Northern Michigan University.