“Oil and Gas for Asia: Geopolitical Implications of Asia’s Rising Demand” examines how Asia’s rising energy demand, coupled with angst over high prices and the reliability of future supplies, is shaping the strategic and economic agendas of the region’s major powers.

An acute ongoing energy crisis poses serious threats to Pakistan’s feeble economy and national security environment. Michael Kugelman (Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars) examines the origins of the country’s energy problems, prevailing hurdles to reform, and potential impact of the upcoming general elections.

Senior demographic and economic experts Nicholas Eberstadt and Richard Katz were joined by leaders of policy, industry, and government for an exclusive informed discussion on Japan’s demographic outlook and the implications for its economy, security, and alliance with the United States. Read the roundtable report of the October 10, 2012, discussion.

On October 16, 2012, NBR partnered with the Congressional Study Group on Japan and the U.S.-Japan Council for an off-the-record briefing hosted by the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works to discuss the Diet of Japan's Fukushima Nuclear Accident Independent Investigation Commission findings with its chairman Kiyoshi Kurokawa and Charles Ferguson (Federation of American Scientists).

Audio from the 2012 Energy Security Report launch event "Oil and Gas for Asia: Geopolitical Implications of Asia’s Rising Demand" features Under Secretary of State Robert D. Hormats, Congressman Charles W. Boustany Jr., and a panel of experts. The discussion took place on September 20 in Washington, D.C.

Asia is looking toward North America to help diversify energy imports and fill growing demand. James Slutz discusses the implications of North American oil and natural gas exports to Asia on U.S. energy and foreign policy.

In March 2012, the United States, European Union, and Japan filed a complaint in the WTO against China’s rare earth trade practices. Experts Yufan Hao and Jane Nakano assess the context, possible consequences, and implications of this case—for China, the rare earth industry, and global trade and politics.

Senior energy and economic experts Mikkal Herberg, Edward Lincoln, and Michael Wallace were joined by key industry leaders, policymakers, and government representatives for an intimate and informed discussion on Japan’s new energy outlook in the wake of the Fukushima disaster. Read a summary of the January 25 roundtable discussion.

On May 11, NBR and the Woodrow Wilson Center convened senior experts for an in-depth assessment of how Asia’s rising demand for oil and gas is affecting strategic and economic agendas in Asia and the United States. Access workshop presentations, photos, and event materials.

On January 26, NBR’s Mikkal Herberg testified before the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission on how China's increasing demand for oil affects global energy security. His testimony explores the issue of resource nationalism and identifies strategies for enhancing U.S. engagement with China. Access his testimony and the hearing video.

"Asia's Rising Energy and Resource Nationalism" analyzes major risks emanating from Asia's growing insecurity and focuses on connections between energy insecurity and control of major sea lanes, the impact of Asia’s national oil companies on the global industry, and the emergence of rare earth elements as an arena for national competition. Read now.

On September 22, NBR and the Henry M. Jackson Foundation hosted a launch for the 2011 Energy Security Report featuring remarks by Senator Lisa Murkowski and Congressman Adam Smith and a panel discussion of developments taking place in Asian energy markets. Access video, photos, the report, and other event materials.

Governments throughout the Asia-Pacific are sponsoring increasingly nationalistic, competitive strategies to secure access to oil, gas, and minerals. On May 4, policymakers, industry leaders, and other stakeholders concerned with the future of Asian energy and resource markets gathered in Washington, D.C., to analyze the nature and implications of these new strategies.

Rare earth elements play a critical role in many cutting-edge technologies, giving China potential political and diplomatic leverage as the primary production market for these natural resources. Yufan Hao and Jane Nakano offer Chinese and Japanese perspectives on this issue and the implications of rare earth elements for Asia's resource nationalism.

The 2010 Energy Security Conference focused on the theme "Pipeline Politics in Asia: The Intersection of Demand, Energy Markets, and Supply Routes" and explored the implications of pipeline developments in Northeast Asia, Central Asia, South Asia, and Southeast Asia. Learn more about the conference and read the 2010 Conference Report.

Representatives from corporations, government, and academia met on May 18-19, 2009 in Washington, D.C. for NBR's fifth annual Energy Security Conference, "The New Energy Silk Road: The Growing Asia-Middle East Energy Nexus." Panelists explored the likely evolution of Asia's involvement in Middle East oil and gas development for the future. Learn more about the conference and read the 2009 Conference Report.

On April 29–30, 2008 representatives from corporations, government, and academia convened in Washington, D.C. for NBR’s fourth annual Energy Security Conference, “Opportunities and Constraints: Prospects for Russian Oil and Gas Supply to Asia.” Participants examined a range of issues including the role of energy in Russia’s strategic vision, regional perspectives on Russia as a reliable energy supplier, and implications for U.S. policy in the region.

NBR, together with the National Defense University, convened top energy and geopolitical experts, government policymakers and analysts, and leaders from international energy companies in Washington, D.C., to examine the strategic and competitive implications of the rise of Asia’s national oil companies.

Mikkal Herberg, Research Director on Asian energy security at NBR, testified in front of the US-China Economic and Security Review Commission in June 2007 on China's energy consumption and effects of its energy use. Read Mr. Herberg's written testimony.