Re-examining the EU's Energy Transition from a Geopolitical Perspective
Geopolitics plays an important role in shaping the dynamics of energy security.In both theo-ry and practice,there exist two parallel logics of energy security governance,that is,geo-political logic and free market logic,which are not mutually exclusive but rather co-exist-ing.This article draws on the theoretical framework of"energy securitization"and proposes that the three elements of"security status—security capabilities—security perception"are the prerequisites for the initiation of energy securitization.A combination of the geopolitical conflict between Russia and Ukraine and the energy crisis has caused major setbacks in the EU's energy transition.The deterioration of energy security and the decline in security ca-pabilities of the EU and its member states have led to changes in security perceptions,which has accelerated the process of energy securitization.Under the impact of the geopolit-ical confrontation between Europe and Russia,the EU has re-examined its own energy transformation,and its policy focus has shifted from"accelerating the transition of green energy"to"ensuring the security of energy supply".While the EU's"decarbonization"goal of energy transition remains unchanged,the way it advances this goal has undergone significant changes,recalibrating the rhythm and pace of achieving its green energy transi-tion.
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