ESS410 Energy Relations in Asia

Fakulta sociálních studií
jaro 2016
Rozsah
1/1/0. 6 kr. Ukončení: zk.
Vyučující
doc. Mgr. Hedvika Koďousková, Ph.D. (přednášející)
Mgr. Lukáš Lehotský, Ph.D. (přednášející)
Garance
doc. Mgr. Filip Černoch, Ph.D.
Katedra mezinárodních vztahů a evropských studií – Fakulta sociálních studií
Kontaktní osoba: Olga Cídlová, DiS.
Dodavatelské pracoviště: Katedra mezinárodních vztahů a evropských studií – Fakulta sociálních studií
Rozvrh
Čt 15:15–16:45 M117
Předpoklady
Ability to read, discuss, and write in academic English. Willingness to work independently during the course.
Omezení zápisu do předmětu
Předmět je určen pouze studentům mateřských oborů.
Mateřské obory/plány
Cíle předmětu
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.
Osnova
  • 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.
Literatura
  • ANDREWS-SPEED, C. P. a Roland DANNREUTHER. China, oil and global politics. New York: Routledge, 2011, xiv, 233. ISBN 9780415838313. info
  • EBINGER, Charles K. Energy and security in South Asia : cooperation or conflict? Washington, D.C.: Brookings Institution Press, 2011, xix, 224. ISBN 9780815704119. info
  • HAAS, M. de. Russia's foreign security policy in the 21st century : Putin, Medvedev, and beyond. London: Routledge, 2010, xviii, 211. ISBN 9780415477307. info
  • Caspian energy politics : Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan. Edited by Indra Øverland - Heidi Kjrnet - Andrea Kendall-Taylor. New York: Routledge, 2010, xiv, 188. ISBN 9780415549165. info
  • Nuclear energy development in Asia : problems and prospects. Edited by Yi-Chong Xu. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan, 2011, xix, 246. ISBN 9780230240247. info
  • (Recommended literature)
Výukové metody
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.
Metody hodnocení
Preparation of position papers; active participation in class; preparation and oral presentation of short SWOT analysis on given topics; final exam.
Vyučovací jazyk
Angličtina
Informace učitele
Plagiarism will not be tolerated. Familiarize yourself with the ways how to avoid it.
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Studijní materiály
Předmět je vyučován každoročně.
Předmět je zařazen také v obdobích jaro 2015, jaro 2019.