The Geopolitics of Energy and Turkey’s Energy Policies

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Course Content

1. The geopolitics of energy: past and present
2. Energy diplomacy, energy related bilateral and multilateral negotiations
3. Energy as a foreign policy tool; weaponization of energy
4. OPEC, IEA-Int. Energy Agency, IRENA-Int, Renewable Energy Agency, World Energy Council, OCIMF.
5. Turkey’s Energy Policy and Energy Outlook
6. Turkey’s Energy Infrastructure - Oil and gas pipelines and FSRUs
7. Mid-Term Exam
8. Climate crisis as an Existential Threat and Energy Supply Security
9. Renewable Energy Resources, Strengths and Weaknesses
10. Nuclear Energy as a Clean Energy Source; Nuclear Safety Culture
11. Shifting Geopolitical Landscape and Energy Security. The Ukrainian war and the Emergence of China as an Assertive Player in the Middle East
12. EU’s Green Deal, Green Energy Transition and Climate Goals
13. Improvement of Demand Elasticity Through New Storage and Regassification Facilities and Batteries
14. Eastern Mediterranean Energy Resources, Black Sea Gas Discoveries, Turkey’s role as a Transit Country and Natural Gas Trading Hub

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Learn about various aspects of energy geopolitics and diplomacy including the ongoing rivalry and struggle between major powers to gain control of energy resources.
2. Understand the significance of energy supply security, Turkey’s energy strategy and negotiations in the field of energy.
3. Analyze available data, information and publications related to energy resources, focusing on oil, natural gas and renewables.
4. Evaluate developments in the field of new energy technologies and gain insights to make sound recommendations for investors.
5. Assess developments and changing circumstances to make informed analysis and recommendation.

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