Security Discourse of the Russian Federation on the Energy Relations with the EU in 2012-2017
Journal Title: Vojenske rozhledy - Year 2017, Vol 26, Issue 2
Abstract
The article explores the energy security relations between Russia andthe EU. The aims of this article are two. The first is to analyze the contentand basic themes of the Russian security discourse on energy relationswith the EU in 2012-2017. The second is to interpret the influence of normsand values in the energy security discourse on identity and interests ofRussia in the studied period. Security discourse of the Russian Federationfocuses on defending Russian diversification projects to strengthen EUenergy security. In the security discourse, Russia in relations with the EUde-securitizes the issue of energy when it presents itself as the main andreliable partner and supplier of oil and gas to the EU.
Authors and Affiliations
Lukáš Tichý
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