ENERGY SECURITY IN WEST EUROPE: HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVES AND POST UKRAINE WAR

Abstract

In West Europe ,many ups and downs had taken place in terms of Energy Security since WWII. Historically,the 1973 oil crisis and 1979 oil crisis are the key Historical events that had influenced West European energy security.Because of changing energy markets, historical developments and geopolitical movements,West Europe's energy security has been a major worry for years.This essay examines the development of energy security in West Europe,noting its historical foundations,the influence of significant geopolitical occurrences.Internal policy changes and external forces have significantly changed West Europe's energy security and the continent still faces obstacles that call for a well-thought-out response.The invasion of Russia on Ukraine in 2022 has further exacerbated the crisis of Energy.The European Union has been working hard to ensure safe levels of energy security,yet they are not getting the results they want.In this write up, the energy security in West Europe ,its historical perspectives and present day challenges will be analyzed under Geopolitical theory.Moreover, recommendations will be suggested to coup up with the situation effectively.