This books analyses how transnational gas markets have evolved and impacted on EU-Russia energy relations. It examines how the political conflict surrounding Ukraine has accelerated a negative interdependence in the region, with energy interdependence increasingly used as an instrument of diplomacy.
Andrei V. Belyi
energy Europe interdependence International Political Economy political economy european union politics
“Andrei Belyi’s latest book offers an in-depth and well-informed analysis of international gas markets, with a focus on EU–Russia energy relations. … a valuable source to understand the political economy of energy, particularly in the context of EU–Russia relations.” (Marco Siddi, Europe-Asia Studies, Vol. 69 (5), July, 2017)
“Belyi’s monograph makes an important contribution to the field. It will no doubt find its rightful place both on the book-shelves in officials’ cabinets and in the reading lists of graduate courses on EU-Russian relations and energy studies.” (Dimitar Bechev, Energy Research & Social Science, Vol. 25, 2017)
“This book provides an analysis of how transnational gas markets have evolved and impacted the European Union (EU)-Russia energy relations. … the book is an interesting read for those who wish to understand the intricacies of thegas markets in the EU-Russian energy context.” (Rafael Leal-Arcas, OGEL, April, 2016)