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THE ENERGY OF POLITICS

Instructor: Dr. Mark Thomas, Assistant Professor, LaSalle University
This course will examine how energy influences and is used by governments to drive domestic and foreign policy. We will begin by looking at the politics surrounding fossil fuels and how
resource-rich countries, like Saudi Arabia and Russia (Soviet Union) used energy both as a carrot and a stick to influence domestic politics in other countries. We will explore the strategic importance of energy and the development/importance of strategic energy reserves. Finally the course will examine the politics surrounding the environment and energy sector as well as the move toward renewable sources of energy. Discussion on
nuclear power as it impacts nuclear proliferation as well as nuclear events will also be included.