Course : Geopolitics of Energy

Exam Questions (Answer 2 out of 3):

QUESTION 1

a) Analyze the basic pillars of U.S. grand strategy and assess the role of energy.

b) Assess the importance of the control of the sea on behalf of the U.S.A. for the energy trade. Use specific examples to support your answer.

c) Which are the U.S. strategic choices in the framework of confronting a rising China? Which choice or choices is/are more effective, in your opinion? Use specific examples to support your answers.

QUESTION 2

a) Analyze the importance of nuclear energy in international relations. Taking into consideration the debate about nuclear proliferation assess the impact of nuclear proliferation on the stability of the international system. Use specific examples to support your answer.

b) Explain why nuclear energy has a small share in the global energy mix.

QUESTION 3

a) Analyze the role of oil as a geoeconomic tool in international security. Use specific examples to support your answer.

b) Analyze the link of oil and international conflict. Use specific examples to support your answer.    

Please submit your answers within 24 hours to the following emails:

athanasiosplatias@gmail.com

ikonst27@yahoo.gr