Russia in the Baltic States' Energy Security

Student: Kruopis Edvinas

Faculty: Faculty of World Economy and International Affairs

Educational Programme: International Relations in Eurasia (Master)

Year of Graduation: 2016

This research presents an in-depth analysis on the role of Russia in the Baltic States energy security. Conducting an in-depth analysis of this phenomenon and assessing a variety of different aspects playing an underlying role and thus consequently influencing the status of energy relations the author has concluded that Russia from the perspective of the Baltic States is perceived not as a commercial business principles-only pursuing partner but rather a threatening regional actor seeking to increase its influence through energy trade.

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