I enjoyed the course and I enjoyed Prof. Luciani and his guests. I much appreciate the efforts of Science Po to create this MOOC. The quiz assessments at the end of each week are also helpful however some I suggest that each quiz notably for the week on oil and the week 8 be revised in terms of their pertinence and accuracy, it seems to me that some questions are ill formulated or do not make sense. It would be good to correct these in order to warrant for a full 5 star course!

Pretty good introduction, for 2019. A few updates necessary (Nord Stream 2 has been constructed, war in Ukraine happened). Still good fundamentals. Geopolitical insights on the preparation of War in Ukraine (with regards to Russian gas exports)

Content is very good, although in a very introductory level.

Quizzies are veryyyy bad. Questions aren’t clear enough, and could be easily fixed.

Very interresting and 360° vision. Need an update with latest data and publications. Many thanks

The course is good, but it should be updated.

Need some updates

While the course helps you with many basic concepts of energy technologies, the content is very outdated, especially in the current scenario of multiple wars, energy crisis, political and global instability. The course needs to be updated badly!

while attending the course I found myself many times bored and uninterested in the subject. The questions were also incomprehensible.many times the courses confuse you for no reason.

The submission demonstrates a thoughtful understanding of the complex interplay between global energy politics, economics, and environmental concerns. The analysis of geopolitical factors, particularly in relation to energy security and the role of major international players, is a strong foundation. However, while the submission covers essential aspects, it would benefit from more original perspectives. The discussion largely stays within well-established narratives and could be enriched by exploring more unconventional angles or emerging global trends. For example, focusing on energy transitions in non-Western countries or the potential role of AI and tech innovations in reshaping energy markets could bring fresh insights. Originality/Innovation: The comments reflect a standard grasp of global energy issues, but they lack a significant level of innovation. To make the submission more original, it would be valuable to integrate novel perspectives or address less-covered topics. For example, how might blockchain technology impact energy markets, or what could the future look like for energy production in space exploration? Incorporating these cutting-edge topics would not only make the submission more innovative but also bring it into a future-forward context. Strength: A clear strength of this submission is its in-depth analysis of the political and economic factors that influence energy policy, particularly in terms of international relations. The connection between energy resources and power structures is explored thoroughly, and the submission does a good job of linking these dynamics to global economic trends. This provides readers with a nuanced understanding of how energy is not just a commodity but also a crucial tool in the global balance of power. Area for Improvement: For improvement, I suggest focusing more on the ethical and social dimensions of energy access and transitions, especially regarding how the shift to renewable energy might disproportionately affect vulnerable populations. Integrating case studies or exploring the practical challenges of energy access in developing nations or small island states could provide a more human-centered perspective. Additionally, incorporating actionable policy recommendations would make the submission more forward-looking and impactful.

The course lectures, outside videos, and readings are mostly very good and hit key points in understanding the material. The professor usually does a very good job in summarizing important ideas. I very much enjoyed the course and will be able to use the added knowledge in my career.

I really liked the case studies, such as when we talked about the natural gas relationship between Russia and Europe or the discussion of sanctions against Iran. However, I really would have liked to see a discussion of Venezuela at some point to look at its unique position and problems, which are so much connected to its abundant energy resources. There wasn't enough discussion of South America in my opinion, although I did find the insights on Brazil very interesting.

The course quizzes are an area that needs improvement. Some of the quizzes have questions that are poorly phrased such that the answer is not clear based on the provided material i.e. there are sometimes multiple answers that could be right or the right answer isn't worded carefully enough. (I remember the quiz on renewables being particularly frustrating.)

Thanks for a useful course!

I learned a lot! Very interesting, educative, relevant and up to date issues/infos, eventhough it is not a 2017 course. The structure of the course makes a lot of sense. I enjoyed the teacher, easy to listen to. This course taugh me (as expect) about international politics through topics such as the difficult situation of gas pipelines. However it also encouraged me dig deaper on subject that should matter to any citizen. In fact, I found myself researching about my country's energy mix or recent green buildings in my city. Finally, I learned about technical and alternative option such as portable and safe nuclear energy -it did not even cross my mind that nuclear would be anything else than huge reactors -tricky to stop.

This is a great course if you're interested in learning the introductory concepts of international energy. Not only does it provide a great backdrop of the past, but also where we should be going in the future. The course gives a well-balanced view about all aspects of the energy sector, from supply to consumption, and often delves in to technical aspects of the sub-sectors it covers. Lastly, this course is great for understanding the climate challenges that the world faces today, and the steps that need to be taken in order to start reversing the negative impacts of CO2 emissions.

The Politics and Economics of International Energy MOOC provided by Sciences Po on Coursera was absolutely a great experience of e-learning. The course is focused on a variety of current issues, from #nuclearenergy to #decarbonisation and #energytransition. It is really important nowadays to understand the energy policies made at the international level and how the energy market works. I truly believe that is essential to provide a more #resilient, #green and #affordable future for the next generations. Thanks, Sciences Po and professor Giacomo Luciani, for this brilliant course!

A very useful course to understand the fundamentals of energy technologies, markets and policies. I think it is an ideal training course to begin in this sector, and it will give you access to many other subjects. Do not underestimate the basis of politics and economics of energy which will help you build a strong knowledge in this field.

On top of that, Professor Luciani is very clear in his explanation and will help you moving forward. Personally, I found that it was a bit longer than the estimation from the school. But it is worth taking time!

This is very helpful and opened my eyes to a lot of things. I am not very well-versed with the current economics and status of the energy industry and this course really helped me a lot.

I finally know now that I should be more environmentally aware, conscious in my decisions and picking energy sources that can leave excessive carbon footprints and that SEA is pretty much reliant on coal still. My gained knowledge can help me further my aspirations and career goals in the Energy industry especially now that we're dealing with climate change.

An excellent course with current and in-depth topics on energy, geopolitics, and economics, in addition to the outstanding professor with very advanced knowledge in each subject, as well as the experts who present the course through a structure based on discussions around the various modules. The only thing I would review is that there are some links that seem to be broken — videos and readings — but aside from that, it’s an extremely comprehensive course. Thank you

This course is great! I think it recapitulates the most important aspects of how energy works internationally in a well-structured course which is easy to follow and enjoyable. It's a course made many years ago so some of the information might not be updated, I highly suggest learners to verify all of the information that may have changed to this day.

I would definitely recommend it to people who are introducing themselves on the subject.

Thanks a lot Prof. Giacomo Luciani and SciencesPo and Coursera for the excellent holistic overview of the Politics & Economics of the International Energy. Highly recommended course to anybody interested in the Global Energy Issues. Some data are old which needs updation along with recent developments in oil supply & price crash events post covid19 scenario in the forthcoming session of the course. Thank you very much.

I will strongly recommend "Politics and Economics of International Energy" to anyone working or thinking about working on the energy field. This course is also an asset for those advising policymakers or policy -makers themselves. I have learned so much from this course though the materials and interviews. Yes it was challenging because it is good. I can only say that I am glad I made the decision to take the course.

Very interesting course that provides a very insightful overview of the international energy issues. I like the way it is structured and how much of valuable information is given (taking into account relatively not big time commitment). I work in the electric power industry and I find information that I have learned during this course to be very helpful for my general understanding of the international energy issues.

This course provides comprehensive perspectives on the sustainable development on energy. Influences of policies or strategies have been carefully considered in which all class of people in all countries will be closely satisfied and equitable. Learning through the past of energy revolution make learners more understand about the effect of power of resource possession to international economics and trade agreements.

The course syllabus is very well structured.

In addition, crucial and complex aspects of the international energy industry are explained in a simple and excellent style.

If I could make a suggestion, a course on law/legal aspects of international energy could be a very good complement for this course. Maybe Coursera and Sciences Po (or some other University) could offer such a course sometime in the near future?

Volumous course with a lot of examples and extra reports. It is a great resource to gain a broad spectrum of understanding about the Energy Sector. some articles, videos, and games were no longer available. Very tough tests with the possibility of retaking after two or more weeks. Some data is outdated. Particularly on renewables. Overall, it was a tough, voluminous, and exciting course to take. Thank you

A very comprehensive approach to the most well-known energy sources and their economic, social and political implications. I had no previous experience nor knowledge about energy before joining the course; now I can say I am way above average in my class. A recommendation would be to suggest more up-to-date papers regarding energy trends or websites that contain relevant updates to keep building knowledge.