Hybrid threats to energy security: perspectives of international law

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The article analyses the concept of the security of state and its components and one particular area of energy security. Firstly, the security theories of different authors are analysed, which usually focus on military, political, economic, social and environmental threats. Furthermore, the nature of threats to energy sector which is becoming more and more important for any state’s proper functioning is explored. Lastly, the main international documents containing both political declarations and legal obligations are analysed, that is, the European Energy Charter, Energy Charter Treaty and International Energy Charter are analysed. The important facets of energy security are diversification of energy sources, security of transit, liberalisation of energy markets, which in turn help ensure continuous and uninterrupted flow of affordable energy.