Energy, Security, and Diplomacy: Power Relations and Strategic Perspectives (SZF_110)
About Study Course
Objective
The course aims to review and analyze the trends and aspects of global and regional energy policies. This course focuses on the role of the USA in the global energy architecture, Russia's energy "weapons", the formation and implementation of the EU energy strategy, and the EU-Russia energy dialogue. It also evaluates the EU's expansion and the impact of new member states on EU energy policy and energy challenges.
The course is intended for international students who, alongside their specialty courses, must also take the course "Latvian language"; therefore, they cannot fully take the course "Energy, Security, and Diplomacy: Power Relations and Strategic Perspectives" - 6 ECTS.
Prerequisites
A general understanding of the global economy, power relations, and diplomacy.
Learning outcomes
Students will be able to characterise international aspects of energy issues and related power relations. Students will be able to analyse energy policy from the perspective of national security and diplomacy. Students will be able to identify energy security strategies of international actors.
Students will be able to demonstrate professional presentation skills and opinion formulation and expression in an international setting.
Students will demonstrate the ability to carry out independent research and interdisciplinary analysis. Students will demonstrate the ability to analyse the role of international actors and characterise the priorities and instruments of energy policy.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Governance and Diplomacy, IGDMeng | 2 | Master’s | Limited choice | Andris Sprūds, Romāns Gagunovs |
