The Impact of Climate and Geopolitical Changes on Russia’s Energy Policies in The Arctic Region

Authors : Ferdi Güçyetmez, Sina Kısacık

Pages : 29-54

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Publication Date : 2024-06-30

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :After the Industrial Revolution, the energy resources under the polar ice sheets became even more important for becoming a global power. Providing the security of this energy, as well as its utilisation, is a very challenging process for countries. However, a new challenge has recently been added to these challenges: The Climate Crisis. In the new global system, new Arctic-centred policies must cover three important issues: Climate, security and energy. Russia has the longest border in the Arctic Circle. Russia’s challenge in the Arctic is not only to extract energy but also to protect it and deliver it safely to ports. Therefore, Russia needs to formulate security policies without ignoring geopolitics and climate, which are of vital importance for its national borders. In this study, Russia’s new energy security will be analysed by considering the effects of climate and geopolitics changes on the Arctic region. The focus will be on valuable minerals and energy transportation from the Arctic region. The research question is: How is Russia adapting its energy security policies in the Arctic region in response to the dual challenges of climate change and geopolitical security, focusing on the extraction and transportation of precious minerals and energy resources?
Keywords : Kuzey Kutup Dairesi, İklim Değişikliği, Enerji Politikaları, Rusya, Arktik Jeopolitiği