Energy Governance in Israel and the Middle East

This course focuses on the energy policy concerns of Israel and its surrounding region. Students gain a deep understanding of the complexities involved in energy policy formulation and its profound impact on the security, economy and foreign policy of the Middle East. The course examines such issues as securing energy markets and suppliers, managing oil revenue, deciding on the country's energy mix for electricity, balancing environmental concerns, using energy resources as a "weapon" in foreign policy, subsidizing renewable energy, dealing with water scarcity, promoting nuclear energy, and the role of energy in armed conflicts. Each lesson focuses on one policy concern or dilemma, reviews the main theories and approaches to it, and uses Israel and its surrounding region as case studies for analysis. Though the course focuses on Israel and the East Mediterranean area, it is widely relevant to students interested in energy policy formulation in the United States, Europe, or elsewhere. The course will be comprised of asynchronous videos and a weekly in-person meeting on Wednesdays.
Course Attributes: EN S; BU BA; BU IS; AS LCD; AS SSC; FA SSC; AR SSC

Energy Governance in Israel and the Middle East

JEWISH, ISLAMIC AND MIDDLE EAST STUDIES 3401

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