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War, Geopolitics and the Future of Green Energy Supply Chains: Challenges and Opportunities


Authors : Kazi Tazul Islam; Abu Sied; Mohammad Mahabubul Haque; Dr. Tasnimul Islam

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 5 - May

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/26May549

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Abstract : Background: Global unpredictability has been exacerbated by war, geopolitical conflicts, trade restrictions and resource nationalism, posing significant risks to supply chains for green energy. The spread of renewable energy, the efficiency of logistics and the availability of essential minerals are all impacted by these interruptions.  Methodology: This study used a mixed-method approach that combined quantitative survey analysis with qualitative review. Professionals, scholars and practitioners provided primary data via Google Forms. Microsoft Power BI was utilized for graphical presentation, while SPSS was utilized for reliability, descriptive statistics, regression, and correlation analysis of the replies.  Result: The results show that supply chain disruption is most strongly predicted by war conflict, which is followed by resource nationalism, trade restrictions and geopolitical conflicts. 68% of the variation in supply chain interruption was explained by the regression model. The findings also demonstrate that supply chain resilience is weakened and costs are greatly increased by geopolitical volatility.  Conclusion: While conflict and geopolitical unrest provide significant immediate problems, they also promote long-term change via supplier diversification, localization, recycling and digitization. Future energy security, sustainability, and economic expansion depend on the development of robust green energy supply chains.

Keywords : Supply Chain, Renewable Energy, War, Geopolitics, Green Energy, Sustainability, Energy Security, Resilience.

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Background: Global unpredictability has been exacerbated by war, geopolitical conflicts, trade restrictions and resource nationalism, posing significant risks to supply chains for green energy. The spread of renewable energy, the efficiency of logistics and the availability of essential minerals are all impacted by these interruptions.  Methodology: This study used a mixed-method approach that combined quantitative survey analysis with qualitative review. Professionals, scholars and practitioners provided primary data via Google Forms. Microsoft Power BI was utilized for graphical presentation, while SPSS was utilized for reliability, descriptive statistics, regression, and correlation analysis of the replies.  Result: The results show that supply chain disruption is most strongly predicted by war conflict, which is followed by resource nationalism, trade restrictions and geopolitical conflicts. 68% of the variation in supply chain interruption was explained by the regression model. The findings also demonstrate that supply chain resilience is weakened and costs are greatly increased by geopolitical volatility.  Conclusion: While conflict and geopolitical unrest provide significant immediate problems, they also promote long-term change via supplier diversification, localization, recycling and digitization. Future energy security, sustainability, and economic expansion depend on the development of robust green energy supply chains.

Keywords : Supply Chain, Renewable Energy, War, Geopolitics, Green Energy, Sustainability, Energy Security, Resilience.

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