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Learner Reviews & Feedback for Politics and Economics of International Energy by Sciences Po

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About the Course

Energy issues have always been important in international relations, but in recent years may have become even more important than in the past due to the widespread awareness of existing limits to energy sources and negative climate impacts. The course discusses global trends in energy consumption and production, various available scenarios for potential developments in the coming decades, the availability of oil reserves and the evolution of the oil industry. It then discusses natural gas and highlights the differences between oil and gas. It will also discuss renewable energy sources, nuclear energy and EU energy policy. The course aims at providing students whose main interest is in international relations a background on energy resources, technology and economic realities to allow them to correctly interpret the political impact of current developments. It also aims at providing students, who already have a technical background in energy science or engineering, with the broad global view of energy issues that will allow them to better understand the social, economic and political impact of their technical knowledge. ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR : Giacomo Luciani Scientific Advisor for the Master in International Energy at the Paris School of International Affairs (PSIA) Sciences Po, Giacomo Luciani is also Adjunct Professor at the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies, Geneva and Director of the Executive Master in International Oil and Gas Leadership. For the period 2010-13 he was appointed Princeton University Global Scholar, attached to the Woodrow Wilson School and the Department of Near Eastern Studies. His research focuses on the political economy of the Middle East and North Africa and on global energy issues. RECOMMENDED BACKGROUND : The course requires no special scientific, mathematical or economic background; all key concepts are clearly and elementarily explained. It is expected that it will be of interest to undergraduate and graduate students in schools where an equivalent course is not offered (this being the case for the vast majority of schools). USPC Sorbonne Paris Cité Supported by Université Sorbonne Paris Cité IDEX Investissements d'Avenir Funded by Investissements d'Avenir - 'ANR. Info : Course content : Licence Creative Commons BY NC SA...

Top reviews

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May 16, 2019

This course was well-structured, well-taught, and packed with a wealth of information concerning the political economy of international energy. Definitely worth taking this course!

MG

Feb 8, 2022

The best online course I have ever taken. Not only I've learnt so many thing but also new point of views to change my opinion and give me insights on different subjects.

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By DESMOND O N

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May 21, 2024

A rich and enlightening course saturated with wealth of knowledge

By Pedro B

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Jul 5, 2018

A very comprehensive, relevant and up to date course. Well done!

By Paul M

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Nov 13, 2016

Excellent snapshot of today energy market and future orientation

By Luis L

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Oct 25, 2017

Well explained. Relevant explanations of politics and economics

By Tobi A

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Jul 28, 2021

The course covers the essentials of current energy challenges.

By Teodora C

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May 16, 2019

Very insightful! Technical when needed, but always accessible.

By Charles B

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May 10, 2019

Simple and straight the point, it totally deserves an update !

By Carlos B

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Nov 8, 2017

The best knolewdge source for know the Europian Energy topics.

By Stéphane P

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Sep 11, 2017

great. very interesting A updated course could be even better.

By Hendo K

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Aug 29, 2017

Very useful for people who work in oil field and energy sector

By Zaw P M

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Mar 25, 2019

Very Knowledgeable and gain a lot of today issues of energy !

By Moath A

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Jul 7, 2016

I have amazing overview about the subjected course, thank you

By Samhita B

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May 28, 2020

Loved it Professor! I am so happy to have taken this course!

By Becher M

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Jul 28, 2025

Excellent training to have an overview of the energy market

By TEUPA L B

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Dec 17, 2024

j'ai trouvé ce cours très instructif et très enrichissant.

By Dong W

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Sep 25, 2019

Thank you so much for expanding my knowledge in this area.

By Maria B

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Apr 9, 2017

great course! hope, to take an actual Master degree in it!

By Praisont P

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Jun 11, 2020

The course is comprehensive. Contents are well organized.

By Mustapha M

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Apr 26, 2019

Thank you for this very passionate and rewarding course!

By Samuel S A

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Mar 27, 2018

Great course with clear concepts, lectures and videos!!!

By Derrick A Y

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Sep 14, 2019

Perfect.

Every serious energy expert aspirant need this.

By Nicolas R - S I S

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Dec 18, 2017

Very interesting and comprehensive! A high level course

By FURKAN M

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Dec 14, 2016

Very clear and helpful to understand the energy market.

By Kong Y Y S

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Jul 15, 2020

good teaching and up-to-date source/ teaching material

By Jose M C

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Apr 30, 2017

Very clear and illustrative course about the industry.