Independence-(q)

Hale, David D. “Commodities, China, and American Foreign Policy.” __The International__ __Economy__ 20, 3 (2006): 16-19. The author of this article focuses on China’s need and search for oil. The author suggests the US could collaborate with China and have a partnership that could lead to greater energy security. (Hector Lara)

Jiang, Wenran. “China’s Global Quest for Energy Security.” __Canadian Foreign Policy__ 13, 2 (2006): 105-131. The focus of this article is to understand the China’s current energy situation, how that is driving its outreach to Africa, Latin America, and other places out of need due to its growth rather than a plan to dominate the world. The author thus argues that a forward looking engagement policy adopted by other countries like the U.S. and Canada will be the most beneficial. (Hector Lara)

Sheives, Kevin. “China Turns West: Beijing’s Contemporary Strategy Towards Central Asia.” __Pacific Affairs__ 79, 2 (2006): 205- 181. The article focuses on how the growing need for energy supplies and the fall of the Soviet Union have pushed China toward establishing friendly relationships with the Central Asian states. These stable strategic relationships are important to understand given the context of energy security. (Hector Lara)