Zagraniczne stosunki ekonomiczne pomiędzy Unią Europejską i Iranem a sankcje i bezpieczeństwo energetyczne
- Year of publication: 2014
- Source: Show
- Pages: 68-82
- DOI Address: https://doi.org/10.15804/so2014204
- PDF: so/6/so604.pdf
Economic relations between the European Union and Iran versus sanctions and energy security
The article provides an analysis economical and political relationship between Islamic Republic of Iran and European Union and its members countries, particularly Greece, Italy and Spain in the context of politics of energy safety. Prior to the adoption of heavy economic sanctions the EU led a double track politics towards Iran: “carrot and stick method”. The main thesis is that sanction on Iran hurts more this country then EU but in some cases: Greece, Italy, Spain could have problems with new energy partners. Iran before sanctions was one of the main European suppliers of oil and natural gas but not for all EU, only for few countries. There are lists of main exporters and importers Iranians oil and natural gas in EU and the world. Additionally a list of EU sanctions on Iran has been attached. Additionally article presents roots of piece of Middle Eastern enemy history relationships between Great Britain, USA and Iran.