The Politics of Power

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The book explores the intricate dynamics of the EU-Russia Energy Dialogue, highlighting the reasons behind the lack of cooperation between Moscow and Brussels in this vital sector. Utilizing constructivism and Bakhtin's dialogue theory, the author, Talseth, reveals that the failure stemmed from a lack of a shared narrative among key players. Through extensive interviews with officials, it becomes clear that the initial optimism was undermined by the evolving context of Russo-European relations, leading to the dialogue's eventual collapse.