Energy Security & Geoeconomics

This research area focuses on the strategic role of energy resources, infrastructure, and markets in shaping regional and global economic dynamics. It examines how the production, transportation, and distribution of energy resources influence economic development, geopolitical relations, and regional cooperation across Eurasia. The program analyzes the structure of energy markets, evolving supply and demand patterns, and the role of major producing and transit countries in shaping the broader geoeconomic landscape.

A key component of the research involves the study of energy infrastructure and transport networks, including oil and gas pipelines, liquefied natural gas (LNG) routes, electricity interconnectors, and emerging energy corridors linking resource-rich regions with international markets. These networks play a critical role in facilitating cross-border energy trade, strengthening energy security, and supporting the diversification of supply routes. The program also evaluates how infrastructure development, technological innovation, and regional cooperation contribute to the resilience and efficiency of energy systems.

The research further explores the political and economic dimensions of energy cooperation, including resource diplomacy, long-term supply agreements, and multilateral energy partnerships. Particular attention is given to how states leverage energy resources as instruments of economic strategy and foreign policy, as well as how shifting geopolitical dynamics influence energy partnerships, infrastructure investments, and regional energy governance across Eurasia.

In addition, the program places growing emphasis on the global energy transition and the expanding role of green and renewable energy. It analyzes the development of renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, and hydropower, as well as emerging technologies including green hydrogen, energy storage systems, and smart electricity grids. The research examines how governments and regional institutions are developing policy frameworks to support decarbonization, diversify energy mixes, and accelerate the transition toward cleaner and more sustainable energy systems.

Special focus is placed on the geopolitical and economic significance of the Caspian basin, one of Eurasia’s key energy-producing regions. Alongside its substantial oil and natural gas reserves, the region is increasingly gaining attention for its renewable energy potential, particularly in offshore wind, solar energy, and green electricity export initiatives. The program therefore explores how the Caspian region may play a dual role in the future energy landscape—both as a traditional hydrocarbon hub and as an emerging center for green energy development.

Ultimately, this research area aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of how conventional energy resources, renewable energy development, infrastructure investment, and policy frameworks interact to shape regional cooperation, global energy markets, and broader geoeconomic developments across Eurasia.