Among energy policies, the notion of "energy security" has become increasingly important, that is, guaranteeing the continuous availability of energy, in various forms and quantities and at reasonable prices. This concept has evolved incorporating a broader idea of security. However, both at the level some of the APEC and Latin American economies, restrictive approaches persist associated with traditional views of national security or, otherwise, with the simple deregulation of markets, without any of them reaching a comprehensive vision of the problem. For their part, APEC criteria have guided efforts in responding to temporary supply interruptions and proposing long-term policies. The process has been reinforced by concern about the issue of terrorism. In this context, it is necessary to evaluate the notion of "energy security" and adapt it to national needs and, over time, to the Latin American reality.
Martín Pérez Le-Fort, Profesor, Instituto de Estudios Internacionales, Universidad de Chile
Licenciado en sociología, Universidad de Chile; profesor, investigador y director del Centro Asia-Pacífico del Instituto de Estudios Internacionales, Universidad de Chile.
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Pérez Le-Fort, M. (2004). APEC y la seguridad energética, una visión desde América Latina. Estudios Internacionales, 36(144), p. 139–159. https://doi.org/10.5354/0719-3769.2004.14638
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