Transition from Hydrocarbon Geopolitics to Critical Mineral Geopolitics

Year 2024, Volume: 11 Issue: 4, 1372 - 1391, 31.12.2024

Ali Fuat Gökçe

https://doi.org/10.30798/makuiibf.1452392

Abstract

Geopolitical analysis considers factors beyond a state's geographical location, such as climate, topography, demographic structure, natural resources, country size, and technological advancement. In the 20th century, natural resource ownership and control became crucial to geopolitical analysis and policymaking. In recent years, the need for clean energy has become more prominent due to the negative effects of climate change. Developing technology and increasing populations have led to a greater demand for energy. Transformation is necessary to differentiate between energy systems that rely on clean technologies and hydro-carbon energy sources. This study will discuss the transition process from hydro-carbon energy to geopolitics based on critical minerals required for sustainable climate and clean energy, its reasons, and the current reflections of the future geopolitical struggle. Descriptive and historical research methods were used in this study. As a result of the study, it was determined that there may be changes in the geopolitical struggle depending on energy.

Keywords

Geopolitics, Critical Mineral, Hydro Carbon

Ethical Statement

This research does not need the approval of Ethics Committee. The study has been crafted in adherence to the principles of research and publication ethics. The author declares that there exists no financial conflict of interest involving any institution, organization, or individual(s) associated with the article. The entire work was carried out by its only, stated author.

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