日本与非洲能源合作的深层目的及其面临的挑战

Analysis of the Underlying Purpose and Challenges of Energy Cooperation between Japan and Africa

非洲大陆与近海蕴藏着丰富的能源资源,非洲在国际能源市场中的地位日益凸显。近几年,为了应对国内不断增多的能源需求,同时也为了寻求摆脱对中东能源的依赖,日本逐渐加强与非洲的能源合作关系。日本与非洲加强能源合作关系,除了是为满足能源进口多元化这一显性目的之外,还有其他更深层次的目的,包括彰显日本的海洋地缘政治影响力,以及为日本继续追求"入常"服务等。不过,日本与非洲加强能源合作,还面临着不少挑战,日本自身的功利性目的、与美欧的竞争博弈以及处处与中国一争高下的心态,制约着日本进一步提升与非洲进行能源合作的水平与速度。

The African continent and the offshore areas have abundant energy resources, and Africa＇s posi tion in the international energy market is increasingly prominent. In recent years, Japan has gradually strengthened its energy cooperation with Africa in order to cope with increasing domestic energy demand and at the same time seek to get rid of its dependence on energy in the Middle East. In addition to meeting the dominant purpose of diversifying energy imports, Japan＇s energy cooperation with Africa has other deeper objectives, including highlighting Japan＇s marine geopolitical influence and seeking Japan＇s perma nent membership of the UN Security Council. However, Japan＇s energy cooperation with Africa still faces many challenges. The utilitarian purpose of Japan, the competition game with the United States and Eu rope, and the state of contention with China restrict Japan from further enhancing the level and speed of energy cooperation with Africa.