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The rapid pace of geopolitical change, the urgent necessity for sustainability, and the fundamental importance of energy security converge to shape our complex global landscape today. This issue of Transatlantic Policy Quarterly delves into "Change, Security, and Sustainability in Energy," offering insights from scholars and professionals on how regions and nations are navigating this pivotal transformation.
Professors Amelia Hadfield and Mustafa Demir start by examining the intersection of EU integration and energy security in the Balkans, arguing for strategic autonomy to enhance stability and resilience in this critical region. Professor Ioan Gâf-Deac builds on the regional focus with an exploration of Black Sea energy cooperation among Romania, Bulgaria, and Türkiye, underscoring the benefits of multilateral initiatives in bolstering security.
From a transatlantic perspective, Professor Mehmet Efe Biresselioglu offers a nuanced look at the energy transition’s impact on security dynamics between North America and Europe, where the imperative for green energy meets geopolitical pressures. Meanwhile, Professor Devender Kumar broadens the scope by analyzing China’s engagements with the BRICS, illuminating how energy policy influences regional geopolitics and bilateral relations.
Berk Türkel and Dr. Fatih Barış Altunyuva both contribute forward-thinking perspectives on Türkiye and Europe’s evolving energy security frameworks in light of recent conflicts. Türkel addresses the challenges of green transformation in a conflict-prone environment, while Altunyuva advocates for a multidimensional approach to redefine energy security in a world of competing priorities.
Emrah Özsavaşçı reminds us of the human element in energy transition, calling for inclusive policies that ensure no one is left behind as the world shifts to cleaner energy sources. Joe Calnan presents Canada’s potential contributions to transatlantic energy security and explores the political hurdles that stand in the way of fulfilling this role.
Looking to the future, Dr. Melih Dinçer examines how upcoming European Parliament elections might impact the European Green Deal, with repercussions for energy and environmental policy across the continent. Ilya Roubanis discusses the unique decarbonization challenges facing the South Caucasus, while Vilen Mnatsakanyan focuses on the EU’s commitment to renewables and the geopolitical obstacles it faces.
In the final pieces, Gökhan Bafra and İsmail Aykın offer insights into the intersections of energy security and green transformation amid ongoing conflicts, and Lorenzo Somigli highlights the promise of synthetic fuels as a sustainable alternative in energy production.
This issue is a testament to the diverse perspectives needed to address our global energy challenges. From Europe to Asia and the Americas, these contributors provide thoughtful analyses and innovative ideas for a sustainable, secure, and resilient energy future. We invite you to engage with these articles, each shedding light on the crucial crossroads of change, security, and sustainability in energy.
On behalf of Transatlantic Policy Quarterly, I would like to express my gratitude to all the contributors who committed a significant amount of effort and work. Moreover, we are grateful for our Premium Cooparete Sponsor for this issue, Tüpraş. We would also like to thank our other sponsors, TEB and Uluslararası İlişkiler Dergisi for their ongoing support.
Aybars Arda Kılıçer
Editor-in-Chief