International Energy Politics & Economics
Learn global energy trends, policies & economics. Master energy resources, markets & sustainability. Ideal for international relations & policy students.
Learn global energy trends, policies & economics. Master energy resources, markets & sustainability. Ideal for international relations & policy students.
This comprehensive course explores the intersection of politics and economics in international energy markets. Led by expert Giacomo Luciani, it covers global energy consumption trends, production scenarios, and policy implications. The course examines various energy sources including oil, natural gas, renewables, and nuclear power, while addressing crucial topics like energy security, environmental impacts, and development challenges. Perfect for students in international relations seeking energy resource knowledge or those with technical backgrounds wanting broader policy perspectives. The course offers practical insights into current energy issues and their geopolitical significance.
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What you'll learn
Understand global energy consumption trends and future scenarios
Analyze the political economy of oil and gas markets
Evaluate renewable energy development and integration challenges
Assess nuclear energy's role in the global energy mix
Examine energy security and supply chain dynamics
Understand energy poverty and development challenges
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This course includes:
1126 Minutes PreRecorded video
8 quizzes, discussion prompts, articles, assignments
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There are 8 modules in this course
This comprehensive course examines the complex interplay of politics and economics in international energy markets. Students explore global energy consumption patterns, production scenarios, and their implications for policy and security. The curriculum covers diverse energy sources including oil, natural gas, renewables, and nuclear power, while addressing critical issues like environmental impacts, market dynamics, and development challenges. Special attention is given to energy security, geopolitical implications, and the transition to sustainable energy systems. The course combines theoretical frameworks with practical case studies, offering insights into current energy challenges and future trends.
Week #1 : Introduction to global energy trends and scenarios
Module 1 · 3 Hours to complete
Week #2 : Policies for decarbonisation
Module 2 · 4 Hours to complete
Week #3 : Renewable energy sources
Module 3 · 6 Hours to complete
Week #4 : Oil production, reserves and ressources
Module 4 · 4 Hours to complete
Week #6 : Nuclear Energy
Module 6 · 2 Hours to complete
Week #7 : Security of supply and demand
Module 7 · 3 Hours to complete
Week #8 : Energy and development
Module 8 · 2 Hours to complete
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Instructor
Distinguished Scholar in Energy Economics and Middle Eastern Political Economy
Giacomo Luciani (born July 18, 1948, in Rome) is a renowned Italian academic who has shaped the understanding of energy geopolitics and Middle Eastern political economy. As Scientific Director of the Master in International Energy Transitions at Sciences Po's Paris School of International Affairs, he brings over four decades of expertise in energy economics and policy. His academic contributions include pioneering work on rentier state theory, developed with Egyptian economist Hazem Beblawi in their influential 1987 publication. His career spans prestigious appointments, including Princeton University Global Scholar (2010-2013) at the Woodrow Wilson School, and teaching positions at the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies in Geneva. His professional experience includes roles at the Bank of Italy and consulting for major international oil companies. He is an active member of influential forums including the Oxford Energy Policy Club and the Paris Energy Club. His research primarily focuses on two interconnected areas: the political economy of the Middle East and North Africa, and global energy issues. Most recently, he edited the comprehensive "Handbook of International Energy Economics" (2022), further cementing his position as a leading authority in energy economics and Middle Eastern studies.
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