The Unseen Costs: Physical Security and its Impact on Energy Security

Abstract

The energy security of the state is in fact the National Security of the state. The components of energy systems are integrally interwoven in such a way that impact on one component cause cascading effects on all the others. Electric transmission systems are often underappreciated in the broader discourse on energy security, emphasizing the need for in-depth scrutiny. This study focuses on interdisciplinary approach to see the energy security through a holistic lens for studying the energy systems as an entity rather than as a collection of parts under the umbrella of General System Theory. The study used triangulation approach for validating the data and reducing bias. The results predicted future reparations and energies / concentration required as per actual encumbrance of threats faced by energy security towards strategic approach in enhancing National Security posture for effective balance in region of South Asia.