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Russia’s energy geostrategy in the Baltic Sea region
Геостратегия России в энергетической сфере в регионе Балтийского моря
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Abstract This article explores Russian energy policy in the Baltic Sea region in the context of the world energy market globalization. The study focuses on the three Baltic States — Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia — which have a similar geographical location and history. The dynamic development of the region ... view more
This article explores Russian energy policy in the Baltic Sea region in the context of the world energy market globalization. The study focuses on the three Baltic States — Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia — which have a similar geographical location and history. The dynamic development of the region as a whole is strongly influenced by the stability of energy supply in each state. The article analyses the role Russia plays in the energy policy of the region from both geopolitical and geostrategic viewpoints. The author identifies the main characteristics of the Russian energy policy in these countries, and provides with a forecast for energy policy development in the region. A geostrategic approach dictates any successful energy policy in the Baltic Sea region to bring in line Russian interests with those of the European states.... view less
Keywords
Russia; energy policy; Baltic region; geopolitics; Latvia; Lithuania; Estonia; energy supply
Classification
Special areas of Departmental Policy
Document language
English
Publication Year
2013
Page/Pages
p. 4-11
Journal
Baltic Region (2013) 2
Issue topic
Energy
DOI
https://doi.org/10.5922/2079-8555-2013-2-1
ISSN
2079-8555
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed