This paper deals with the question if the concept of structural power explain the tripartite relationship between Russia, Poland and the USA within the gas supply sector and what is the impact on Poland’s dependency on Russian gas.
In order to answer these questions, this paper is divided into six sections. The first section presents Andrej Pustovitovskij’s approach of structural power, which serves as the theoretical framework for this paper. Secondly, the method and data used in this paper will be discussed. The analysis, forming the fourth section, aims at answering the research question. It firstly examines the relation between Russia and Poland in the field of gas supply and assesses whether the USA represents a credible Outside Option. The second part of the analysis evaluates the impact of current developments within the tripartite relationship on Poland’s dependence on Russian gas. Within the fifth section the results are summarized and discussed. The last section briefly considers potential future perspectives of the Polish and European gas supply sector and points out the limitations of this paper.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Theoretical Approach
- Energy Security and its Relevance in Foreign Policy
- The Concept of Structural Power
- Method & Data
- Analysis
- Russia
- Poland
- The USA as Outside Option
- Impacts on Poland's Dependence on Russian Gas Supply
- Discussion
- Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper examines the tripartite relationship between Russia, Poland, and the USA in the context of gas supply, utilizing the concept of structural power. It aims to determine whether this concept can adequately explain the dynamics of this relationship and assess the impact of the USA's presence as an outside option on Poland's dependence on Russian gas.
- Energy security and its relevance in foreign policy
- The concept of structural power and its application in international relations
- The dynamics of gas supply between Russia and Poland
- The role of the USA as an outside option in the gas market
- The impact of the USA's presence on Poland's dependence on Russian gas
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: This section introduces the research question by highlighting the importance of energy security in international relations, particularly in the context of the Russian-Ukrainian crisis and its implications for Poland's dependence on Russian gas. The paper's theoretical approach, focusing on structural power, is outlined, and the research questions and organization are presented.
- Theoretical Approach: This section delves into the theoretical framework, first examining the concept of energy security and its evolving relationship with foreign policy, considering different perspectives and challenges. Subsequently, the concept of structural power is introduced, emphasizing its contributions to understanding power dynamics in international relations. It contrasts the neo-realist approach with a relational perspective on power, which forms the basis for Pustovitovskij's concept.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The paper focuses on key concepts like energy security, structural power, gas supply, international relations, dependence, outside option, and the tripartite relationship between Russia, Poland, and the USA.
- Quote paper
- Anonymous,, 2019, Russia, Poland and the USA. Exercising Structural Power within the Field of Energy Policy, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/519965
