ADM4184 INTERNATIONAL POLITICS OF ENERGY
Course Content
This course aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the international politics of energy, examining the complex interplay of geopolitical, economic, and environmental factors that shape the global energy system. The course will begin by exploring the role of energy in shaping international politics and global power dynamics, analyzing how access to and control over energy resources has influenced the behavior of states, markets, and societies throughout history. The course will then examine the major actors, institutions, and processes involved in the international politics of energy, including states, multinational corporations, international organizations, and civil society groups. The course will also delve into the geopolitical, economic, and environmental dimensions of energy politics, exploring issues such as resource nationalism, energy trade and investment, climate change, and the transition to renewable energy. The course will trace the historical evolution of the global energy system and its impact on international relations, from the rise of oil as a strategic commodity in the early 20th century to the current challenges of energy security and sustainability in the 21 st century. Finally, the course will examine the future prospects and scenarios for the international politics of energy, exploring potential trajectories and strategies for energy cooperation, conflict, and transformation in the coming decades.
