MEB414 Energy Security of Russia and Asia

Faculty of Social Studies
Spring 2016
Extent and Intensity
1/1. 6 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
doc. Mgr. Hedvika Koďousková, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Lukáš Lehotský, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. PhDr. Břetislav Dančák, Ph.D.
Department of International Relations and European Studies – Faculty of Social Studies
Contact Person: Olga Cídlová, DiS.
Supplier department: Department of International Relations and European Studies – Faculty of Social Studies
Timetable
Thu 11:30–13:00 P22
Prerequisites (in Czech)
! MVZ459 Energy Sec. of Russia and Asia
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 40 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/40, only registered: 0/40, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/40
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
What is the nature of energy security of the energy hungry newcomers China and India? How is their rapid growth perceived by Japan – former leading Asian consumer? What are the main features of the energy policy of Russia – one of the biggest energy producers and exporters? What role Russia plays on European and Asian energy markets? These are some of the questions that Energy Security of Russia and Asian Countries raises and tackles. Thanks to successful completion of the course students will be able to define basic characteristics of energy-security policies of China, Japan and India and analyze their foreign policy implications. They will be able to evaluate critically energy-security policy of the Russian Federation, its political and European dimension as well as energy relations between Russia and transit countries. Students will be able to explain the geopolitical significance of the Caspian region and evaluate interests of major consumers in the region. Last but not least, they will be able to assess the importance of current trends in energy relations in Asia, such as gas pipeline policy or nuclear power development after Fukushima.
Syllabus
  • 1) Chinese energy policy - foundations and implications. 2) China's foreign energy policy - case study of gas policy in Central Asia. 3) The political importance of the energy sector in Russia. 4) The European dimension of Russia's energy security policy. 5) Relations between Russia and transit countries - case study of Ukraine. 6) Russian energy policy in the Asian region - case study of Gazprom. 7) Reading Week. 8) Energy security in India - domestic and foreing goals. 9) Japanese energy security after the Fukushima accident. 10) Nuclear energy in Asia after the Fukushima accident. 11) Energy resources in territorial disputes - case study of Southeast Asia and the Caspian Sea. 12) Preparation of SWOT analysis presentation. 13) Presentation of SWOT analysis.
Literature
  • ANDREWS-SPEED, C. P. and Roland DANNREUTHER. China, oil and global politics. New York: Routledge, 2011, xiv, 233. ISBN 9780415838313. info
  • Russian energy security and foreign policy. Edited by Adrian Dellecker - Thomas Gomart. New York: Routledge, 2011, xv, 253. ISBN 9780203816738. info
  • India's energy security. Edited by Ligia Noronha - Anant Sudarshan. New York, NY: Routledge, 2009, xvi, 241. ISBN 9780415502030. info
  • Energy security : visions from Asia and Europe. Edited by Antonio Marquina Barrio. New York: Palgrave Macmillan, 2008, xxi, 288. ISBN 9780230219700. info
  • China's energy strategy : the impact on Beijing's maritime policies. Edited by Gabriel B. Collins. Annapolis, Md.: Naval Institute Press, 2008, xix, 485. ISBN 9781591143307. info
  • Energy security in Asia. Edited by Michael Wesley. London: Routledge, 2007, xi, 251. ISBN 9780415410069. info
Teaching methods
Readings serve to broaden and deepen the spectrum of knowledge students acquire during lectures; position papers improve the ability of students to summarize given issue and to evaluate it critically; lectures involve class discussions and require active participation; preparation of short SWOT analysis (e.g. CNPC gas policy in Central Asia; NOVATEK LNG projects with regard to the Asian market) is based on the knowledge acquired during the course and helps students critically evaluate current position of given actor; oral presentations serve to improve students´ presentation skills and their abilities to emphasize important information and omit the less significant in a given time.
Assessment methods
Preparation of position papers; active participation in class; preparation and oral presentation of short SWOT analysis on given topics; final exam.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Information on course enrolment limitations: Nezapisují studenti, kteří již absolvovali kurz MVZ459.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2012, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, Spring 2020.
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