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Course Outline/Methodology
Materials for Spring 2017 Class
Texts
Supplemental Texts
Materials from Past Classes
April 3/5
Introduction -- Concepts of and Approaches to Energy Security/ Energy Independence -- What is Energy and What is Energy Security?
Most Importat Readings
For Class Discussion
Other Readings
April 10/12
Introduction to Energy Markets
Most Important Readings
Overview of Major Energy Sources
Other Readings
April 17/19
Energy Supplies
Most Important Readings
Papers for Discussion
The Shale Revolution
Other Readings
April 24/26
Elements of U.S. Energy Policy
Most Important Readings
Other Readings
Carbon Taxation
Other Readings
May 1/3
Elements of U.S. Energy Policy
Most Important Readings
May 8
U.S. Energy Policy: International Dimensions
Most Important Readings
May 10, 15
Energy Security Africa/Middle East
Most Important Readings
For Discussion
Case Studies
Other Readings
IMF, Boom, Bust or Prosperity? Managing Sub-Saharan Africa's Natural Resource Wealth, 2013
China in Africa
May 17/22
Energy Security Issues Asia
Most Important Readings
Other Readings
May 24/31
Energy Security Issues Europe/Russia
Most Important Readings
Other Readings
June 5
Energy Security Issues South America/Caribbean
Most Important Readings
Other Readings
June 7/12
Summing-up, Implications for the Military
Most Important Readings
Other Readings