B0253 - ENERGY MARKET AND SECURITY: THE BALTICS AND RUSSIAN APPROACHES COMPARED

Learning outcomes

The module is designed to provide an overview and in-depth analysis of the complex relationship between different players in energy sector in the Baltic region and in relation to the Russian strategies and political behavior. Upon completion of the module students will understand the context and the current situation in energy sector in the areas focused during the module. They will be also aware with the strategic documents of the common European energy policy and will be able to describe the major trends as well as the problems in the Baltic relations with Russia. Last but not least, students will be aware how to effectively acquire information about energy issues and security.

Course contents

Topics for the lectures:

1. Energy geopolitics: competing interests of the major energy actors
   
   
2. Contemporary Russia and its energy policy
   
   
3. How energy becomes source of power (Ostrovets NPP and synchronization cases)?
   
   
4. Europe's energy policy: needs and deeds
   
   
5. Building EU solidarity: views from the member states on NS2
   
   
6. Changing Russia's interests in Europe: energy and beyond
   
   
7. Energy vulnerabilities of the Baltic States
   
   
8. Legal issues of the EU energy security
   
   
9. Escaping energy insecurity: Council of the EU (Consilium) negotiations
   
   
10. Escaping energy insecurity: Council of the EU (Consilium) negotiations

Readings/Bibliography

Will be provided for each class: texts of 20-30 pages

Teaching methods

Lectures, discussions, simulation

Assessment methods

Written article, participation (including simulation), multiple choice test

Teaching tools

PowerPoint, e-learning, class, Teams

Links to further information

https://www.unibo.it/sitoweb/arunas.molis

Office hours

See the website of Arunas Molis