- Tytuł:
- The Renewable Energy in Baltic States versus Russian Federation Political Interests
- Autorzy:
- Mórawska, Grażyna
- Powiązania:
- https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/1818417.pdf
- Data publikacji:
- 2020
- Wydawca:
- Instytut Polityki Energetycznej im. Ignacego Łukasiewicza
- Tematy:
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Russia
renewable energy sources
energy policy
Baltic states - Opis:
- The following article treats about the problem of renewable energy sources in Baltic states in the context of Russian Federation European interests. To be more precise, it raises the topic of energy domination policy, which is an integral part of Russian geostrategy. Author makes an attempt to take a look at the influence of renewable energy sources on the Russian-Baltic affairs, whereas Baltic states are importers of widely understood energy – electricity, natural gas, petroleum etc. This article has its theoretical basis on the complex interdependence theory by Robert Keohane and Joseph Nye. Main hypothesis to verify states that the intensification of renewable energy exploitation brings a positive impact on the Baltic states position in negotiations with Russia. The interdependence model of those countries to Kremlin should move from “vulnerability” towards “sensitivity”, which is relative better. Main point of this article is denying the geopolitical determinism and a simplified, static view on international affairs, which is actually popular in Polish public debate. Poles have great faith in the theses of classic realists, just like Hans Morgenthau or Kenneth Waltz, leading to the conclusion that the negotiating position of the state is given once for all, and is inseparably connected to geography. This point of view did not defend itself from criticism in modern times. In author’s opinion, todays geopolitical reality should be studied from many perspectives, never excluding economy. Polish public debate needs revision of many popular theses and myths, especially about the absolute superpower of Russian empire in every single aspect, resulting from its military power.
- Źródło:
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Energy Policy Studies; 2020, 1 (5); 48--55
2545-0859 - Pojawia się w:
- Energy Policy Studies
- Dostawca treści:
- Biblioteka Nauki
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