Russia’s Energy in the World, 5 cr

We will understand nuclear energy from the perspective of social science. In this lecture you will be able to understand about Russia’s energy and climate politics and the role of nuclear energy diplomacy before and after Russia’s war against Ukraine. The nuclear energy diplomacy will be approached by focusing on Russia’s nuclear energy technology export and the actors involved and their interests, and the structures shaping their operations abroad. You will also get to understand Russia’s nuclear energy diplomacy through two example cases: Finland in the European framework and India within the Asia-Pacific context. You will be able to participate in a simulation game to discuss the issues of nuclear energy diplomacy and Russia’s role in the global and European framework. This series of lectures will provide introduction to the nuclear energy diplomacy of Russia.