KAS Regional Programme Australia and the Pacific proudly presents its latest publication. Periscope - a new format introduced this year - is an occasional analytical paper series meant to broaden our view by taking in perspectives from different angles. The format seeks to bring together perspectives from Germany, Europe and the Australia/Pacific region in an endeavour to augment our understanding of contemporary issues in the area of foreign and security policy as well as energy, economic and social policy matters. The first edition focusses on "Challenges of Energy Security in Australia, Europe and the Asia-Pacific Region".