1、f e b r u a r y 1 2,2 0 1 3by Will rogerse a s t a n d s o u t h C h i n a s e a s b u L L e t i n 9Finding Common Ground:Energy,Security and Cooperation in the South China SeaAbout this publicationthe bulletin series provides timely analysis and information on security issues in the east and south
2、China seas.for further information,please contact infocnas.org.Global energy trends are increasing demands for potential hydrocarbons in the South China Sea.As the global economy recovers from worldwide recession,demand for energy is steadily picking up speed,particularly among emerging economies in
3、 South and East Asia.Production is expected to keep pace,with just enough to satisfy global demand.Many of these countries will therefore want to develop new energy sources to ensure access to the fuel they need to promote their economic growth.Meanwhile,perennial instability in the Middle East and
4、North Africa is encouraging these countries to diversify their supplies of oil.Energy resources from the South China Sea may be able to help these countries meet both objectives.India and China are particularly interested in these energy resources.Energy development is an increasingly important elem
