Alternative Energy in the Middle East [electronic resource] /
Bahgat, G.author.
The Middle East region holds the world's largest oil and natural gas proven reserves. Several Middle Eastern States are major oil producers and consumers. Given price fluctuations and environmental concerns many countries have sought to diversify their energy mix. The Middle East is no exception. Gawdat Bahgat analyzes the geopolitical, economic and strategic forces behind this diversification in the Middle East. He highlights the main advantages and disadvantages of each source of energy.
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""Cover""; ""Title""; ""Copyright""; ""Content""; ""Series Editorâ€?s Preface""; ""Preface and Acknowledgements""; ""List of Abbreviations""; ""Maps""; ""1 Introduction""; ""2 Morocco""; ""3 Egypt""; ""4 Israel""; ""5 Saudi Arabia""; ""6 The United Arab Emirates""; ""7 Iran""; ""8 Conclusion""; ""Appendix""; ""Notes            ""; ""Glossary               ""; ""Index            ""
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The Middle East region holds the world's largest oil and natural gas proven reserves. Several Middle Eastern States are major oil producers and consumers. Given price fluctuations and environmental concerns many countries have sought to diversify their energy mix. The Middle East is no exception. Gawdat Bahgat analyzes the geopolitical, economic and strategic forces behind this diversification in the Middle East. He highlights the main advantages and disadvantages of each source of energy.
Environmental policy.
Environmental geography.
Political science.
Environmental sociology.
Renewable energy resources.
Area studies.
Environmental Politics.
Environmental Geography.
Political Science.
Environmental Sociology.
Renewable and Green Energy.
Area Studies.