The historic proliferation of energy security -- Analysing energy security -- Securing undesired (energy) futures -- The materialization of energy security -- Governing with and through energy security -- Energy security politics in the Dutch natural gas debate -- Conclusion : performativity, disclosure and the politics of energy security.

"Energy security is known for its 'slippery' nature and subsequent broad range of definitions. Instead of another attempt to grasp its essence, this book offers a critical reflection that problematizes the use of energy security itself. After a short historical and methodological analysis of the proliferation of energy security, 'The Politics of Energy Security' unpacks three social practices that drive energy security. These include an analysis of the logics of security, a study of the relation between the materiality of sociotechnical (energy) systems and the knowledge people have over such systems, and a reflection on the power and politics behind (energy) security."-- Taken from front matter.