Energy Resources as Tools of Geopolitics: the Case of Euro-Russian Energy Trade

Zelianin A.A.¹

Section:Research Paper, Product Type: Journal-Paper
Vol.5 , Issue.11 , pp.59-63, Nov-2019

Online published on Nov 30, 2019

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Abstract :
European countries are concerned with a strong dependence on Russian energy resources and therefore such concern results in multiple consequences which are analyzed in the article. With an emphasis on the geopolitical aspects, the article examines and traces current trends and prospective solutions for energy security issues. Taking all perspectives of the modern geopolitics into account, based on the cases of Russian energy security and energy management the article observes in what way energy security is incorporated into geopolitical concepts such as the struggle for resources and markets. Case analysis provides specific examples of social discourse and the outcomes of energy security policy. Based on the case studies of Euro-Russian Energy trade, Russian energy resources management, the article demonstrates the growing interdependence of geopolitics and energy security.

Key-Words / Index Term :
Energy security, Arctic region, Geopolitics

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