RUDN Journal of Political Science (Jun 2011)
The Politics of Ensuring of Energy Security of Russia and the EU Countries: Diversification of Transport Corridors
Abstract
The article is dedicated to the study of particular infrastructure projects, assigned to provide transport diversification of export and imports directions of energy resources from Russia to the European Union. The article is divided into two parts: the first part includes descriptions and characteristics of projects, which are politicaly supported by the Europen Union. The second part analogically comprises projects, patronised by the Russian Federation. All introduced projects are closely descripted and characterised through their role in the diversification of the import and export directions and in relationship between the Russin Federation and the European Union.