Çin’in Enerji Arz Güvenliği Ekseninde Orta Asya’nın Jeopolitik Rolü

Yıl 2025, Cilt: 5 Sayı: 2, 95 - 109, 31.12.2025

Soner Hamzaçebi , Coşkun Topal

https://doi.org/10.62425/jirs.1814433

https://izlik.org/JA43CE83PL

Öz

Çin’in hızla artan enerji talebi ve sınırlı iç kaynakları, ülkeyi enerji arzını çeşitlendirme ve tedarik güvenliğini sağlama stratejilerini geliştirmeye yönlendirmiştir. Orta Asya, zengin petrol ve doğalgaz rezervleri ile Çin’e kara üzerinden doğrudan erişim imkânı sunması nedeniyle kritik bir bölge olarak öne çıkmaktadır. Bölgedeki altyapı projeleri, enerji iş birlikleri ve uzun vadeli anlaşmalar, Çin’in enerji güvenliğini güçlendirmenin yanı sıra ekonomik ve diplomatik etki kapasitesini artırmaktadır. Bu çalışma, Çin’in küresel enerji stratejisinde Orta Asya’nın stratejik rolünü ve bölgedeki jeopolitik dinamiklerin Çin’in enerji güvenliği, tedarik çeşitliliği ve bölgesel etki kapasitesi üzerindeki etkilerini bütüncül bir çerçevede incelemeyi amaçlamaktadır. Araştırmanın temel sorusu, Çin’in küresel enerji stratejisinde Orta Asya’nın neden stratejik bir konuma sahip olduğu ve bölgedeki jeopolitik faktörlerin Çin’in enerji politikalarını nasıl şekillendirdiğidir. Çalışmada Orta Asya’nın jeopolitik istikrarı, coğrafi konumu ve enerji kaynaklarının Çin’in stratejik hedefleri üzerindeki etkisi analiz edilmiştir. Bulgular, Orta Asya’nın Çin için yalnızca enerji arzı sağlamakla kalmayıp, Pekin’in bölgesel ve küresel güç projeksiyonunu destekleyen merkezi bir konumda olduğunu göstermektedir. Sonuç olarak, Orta Asya Çin’in enerji stratejisinde kritik bir rol oynamakta ve bölgedeki jeopolitik dinamikler, Çin’in enerji güvenliği ve bölgesel etki kapasitesinin şekillenmesinde belirleyici bir faktör olarak ortaya çıkmaktadır.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Çin , Orta Asya , Enerji Güvenliği , Boru Hattı , Enerji Jeopolitiği

The Geopolitical Role of Central Asia in China’s Energy Supply Security Axis

https://izlik.org/JA43CE83PL

Öz

China’s rapidly increasing energy demand and limited domestic resources have prompted the country to develop strategies to diversify energy supply and ensure secure procurement. Central Asia emerges as a critical region due to its abundant oil and natural gas reserves and its direct overland access to China. Infrastructure projects, energy partnerships, and long-term agreements in the region not only strengthen China’s energy security but also enhance its economic and diplomatic influence. This study aims to examine the strategic role of Central Asia in China’s global energy strategy and to assess the impact of regional geopolitical dynamics on China’s energy security, supply diversification, and regional influence in a comprehensive framework. The main research question is why Central Asia holds a strategic position in China’s global energy strategy and how geopolitical factors in the region shape China’s energy policies. The study analyzes the geopolitical stability, geographical position, and energy resources of Central Asia in relation to China’s strategic objectives. The findings indicate that Central Asia not only provides an energy supply to China but also occupies a central position supporting Beijing’s regional and global power projection. Consequently, Central Asia plays a critical role in China’s energy strategy, and regional geopolitical dynamics are decisive factors shaping China’s energy security and regional influence.

Anahtar Kelimeler

China , Cetral Asia , Energy Security , Pipeline , Energy Geopolitics

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