Published
Nov 4, 2021Page count
160 pagesISBN
978-1529216691Dimensions
234 x 156 mmImprint
Bristol University PressPublished
Nov 4, 2021Page count
160 pagesISBN
978-1529216707Imprint
Bristol University PressPublished
Nov 4, 2021Page count
160 pagesISBN
978-1529216707Imprint
Bristol University Press
Fuelling Insecurity
Known as ‘the land of fire’, Azerbaijan’s politics are materially and ideologically shaped by energy. In the country, energy security emerges as a mix of coercion and control, requiring widespread military and law enforcement deployment.
This book examines the extensive network of security professionals and the wide range of practices that have spread in Azerbaijan’s energy sector. It unpacks the interactions of state, supra‐state, and private security organizations and argues that energy security has enabled and normalized a coercive way of exercising power. This study shows that oppressive energy security practices lead to multiple forms of abuse and poor energy policies.
“In this exciting new book, Ganz provides an original and innovative approach to understanding the complexities of energy security and offers compelling new insights into the security of petropolitics in Azerbaijan.” Roland Dannreuther, University of Westminster
Aurora Ganz is Associate Lecturer in Critical Security Studies at the University of St Andrews.
Introduction
An Analysis of Actually Existing Energy Securitizations
Energy Securitization in the Land of Fire
Everyday Practices of Energy Security in Azerbaijan
Beyond the National Borders: NATO and Energy Security in Azerbaijan
Energy Securitization and the Private Sector: The case of BP
Energy (In)securitization: Abusive Security Practices and Poor Energy Choices
Conclusion
