ORIGINAL PAPER
Energy policy and economic security: a comparison of Europe and Asia
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International School of Finance Technology and Science, Uzbekistan
Submission date: 2025-05-19
Final revision date: 2025-06-13
Acceptance date: 2025-06-16
Publication date: 2026-04-01
Corresponding author
Polityka Energetyczna – Energy Policy Journal 2026;29(1):5-26
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ABSTRACT
The aim of this study is to analyze the impact of energy policy on economic security in European and Asian countries. The methodology includes a comparative analysis of energy policies across Europe and Asia, with a content analysis of legislative frameworks, statistical analysis of energy data, and case studies to assess the effectiveness of energy strategies in ensuring economic security. The key aspects of energy strategies, such as dependence on imported energy resources, the development of renewable energy, and energy efficiency, and how these factors influence economic stability, were compared. The study explores the experiences of European countries like Germany and France, Asian nations such as China and Japan, and Uzbekistan, which is actively improving its infrastructure. It was highlighted that the role of political decisions, investment in advanced technologies, and international cooperation plays in ensuring energy stability. Countries with diverse energy sources show greater resilience to economic crises and external political pressures compared to those with lower energy independence. The experiences of European, Asian countries, and Uzbekistan demonstrate that energy policy is a critical factor in economic security. Reliable and accessible energy sources are essential for stable economic growth. It was concluded that countries adopting innovative approaches in the energy sector, particularly through renewable energy development and energy-saving measures, can achieve long-term economic security. The results highlight the significance of adopting a strategic approach to energy policy as a crucial element in ensuring economic security in a globalized environment.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
The Author has no conflicts of interest to declare.
METADATA IN OTHER LANGUAGES:
Polish
Polityka energetyczna i bezpieczeństwo ekonomiczne: porównanie Europy i Azji
strategia, zasoby, inwestycje, efektywność energetyczna, dostawy energii
Celem niniejszego badania jest analiza wpływu polityki energetycznej na bezpieczeństwo ekonomiczne w krajach europejskich i azjatyckich. Metodologia obejmuje analizę porównawczą polityk energetycznych w Europie i Azji, wraz z analizą treści ram prawnych, analizą statystyczną danych energetycznych oraz studiami przypadków w celu oceny skuteczności strategii energetycznych w zapewnianiu bezpieczeństwa gospodarczego. Porównano kluczowe aspekty strategii energetycznych, takie jak zależność od importowanych zasobów energetycznych, rozwój energii odnawialnej i efektywność energetyczna, oraz przeanalizowano, w jaki sposób czynniki te wpływają na stabilność gospodarczą. W badaniu przeanalizowano doświadczenia krajów europejskich, takich jak Niemcy i Francja, krajów azjatyckich, takich jak Chiny i Japonia, oraz Uzbekistanu, który aktywnie poprawia swoją infrastrukturę. Podkreślono rolę decyzji politycznych, inwestycji w zaawansowane technologie i współpracy międzynarodowej w zapewnieniu stabilności energetycznej. Kraje o zróżnicowanych źródłach energii wykazują większą odporność na kryzysy gospodarcze i zewnętrzne naciski polityczne w porównaniu z tymi o niższej niezależności energetycznej. Doświadczenia krajów europejskich, azjatyckich i Uzbekistanu pokazują, że polityka energetyczna jest kluczowym czynnikiem bezpieczeństwa gospodarczego. Niezawodne i dostępne źródła energii są niezbędne do stabilnego wzrostu gospodarczego. Stwierdzono, że kraje przyjmujące innowacyjne podejście w sektorze energetycznym, w szczególności poprzez rozwój energii odnawialnej i środki oszczędzania energii, mogą osiągnąć długoterminowe bezpieczeństwo gospodarcze. Wyniki podkreślają znaczenie przyjęcia strategicznego podejścia do polityki energetycznej jako kluczowego elementu zapewnienia bezpieczeństwa gospodarczego w zglobalizowanym środowisku.
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