Azerbaijan’s energy security policy in the Caspian region Cover Image

Polityka bezpieczeństwa energetycznego Azerbejdżanu w regionie kaspijskim
Azerbaijan’s energy security policy in the Caspian region

Author(s): Justyna Misiągiewicz
Subject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, Politics, Environmental and Energy policy, Security and defense
Published by: Instytut Studiów Politycznych PAN
Keywords: Azerbaijan; energy security policy; Caspian region

Summary/Abstract: In contemporary international relations, the energy security is becoming a key issue. Access to energy resources is the existential need of every state, conditioning its economic and social development. Interdependencies in the energy field are a key determinants of international relations, where the participants are not only states but also non-sovereign actors. The research problem of the study is the analysis of Azerbaijan's energy security policy priorities in the Caspian region. The main aim of the research is to present its interests, conditions and activities in the energy security policy dimension. Pipeline geopolitics and security threats influence the strategic goals of Azerbaijan's policy, a pioneer in the development of the energy sector in the Caspian region.

  • Issue Year: 74/2021
  • Issue No: 4
  • Page Range: 299-329
  • Page Count: 31
  • Language: Polish