Energy Security in Asia: China, India, Oil and Peace – Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO)

This executive summary examines the energy security challenges facing India and China, focusing on their increasing dependence on imported oil and the resulting geopolitical implications for their domestic and foreign policies.

• India and China are experiencing a significant rise in energy consumption and a growing reliance on imports, which creates instability in the balance between supply and demand, leading to bottlenecks and insecurity.
• Despite efforts to improve energy efficiency and diversify supply sources, both India and China remain heavily dependent on oil from the Persian Gulf, making them vulnerable to instability in the Middle East.
• Energy security concerns are influencing the foreign policies of India and China, potentially leading to resource competition and increased conflict risks in areas with unresolved national jurisdiction, such as the East and South China Seas, as well as in countries like Burma.

APA

Peace Research Institute Oslo (n.d.). Energy Security in Asia: China, India, Oil and Peace – Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO). https://www.prio.org/publications/5694

Chicago

Peace Research Institute Oslo. Energy Security in Asia: China, India, Oil and Peace – Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO). n.d. https://www.prio.org/publications/5694.

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BibTeX

@techreport{peaceresearchinstituteoslondenergy, author = {{Peace Research Institute Oslo}}, title = {{Energy Security in Asia: China, India, Oil and Peace – Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO)}}, institution = {Peace Research Institute Oslo}, url = {https://www.prio.org/publications/5694}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }