This study aims to evaluate the relationship between renewable and non-renewable energy consumption and economic growth in post-Soviet Eurasian countries by employing panel data from 15 countries from 1996 to 2018. The results reveal that the contribution of renewable energy consumption (REC) to economic growth is greater than non-renewable energy consumption. The overall findings imply that the transformation of energy consumption from non-renewable to renewable offers environmental advantages and growth opportunities. Furthermore, the transition to renewables may also expand the range of foreign relations policy options available for these countries, which, in turn, might contribute to a better alignment with evolving global regimes. Transition demands towards the long-term sustainability of global energy sources put pressure on countries to expand their domestic policy efforts and join international cooperation efforts. Therefore, post-Soviet Eurasian countries should develop strategic policy mechanisms and reforms designed to accelerate investments in renewable energy technologies.

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后苏联欧亚大陆能源消耗和经济增长的实证分析：它们对外交政策重要吗？

本研究旨在利用 15 个国家 1996 年至 2018 年的面板数据，评估后苏联欧亚国家可再生能源和不可再生能源消费与经济增长之间的关系。结果表明，可再生能源消费（REC）对经济增长的贡献经济增长大于不可再生能源消耗。总体研究结果表明，能源消费从不可再生能源向可再生能源的转变提供了环境优势和增长机会。此外，向可再生能源的过渡还可能扩大这些国家可用的外交关系政策选择的范围，这反过来又可能有助于更好地与不断发展的全球制度保持一致。全球能源长期可持续性的转型要求给各国带来了扩大国内政策努力和加入国际合作努力的压力。因此，后苏联欧亚国家应制定战略政策机制和改革，以加速对可再生能源技术的投资。