The course examines the relationship between energy and international politics. In the 20th century, consistent access to energy became a major factor in determining the winners of wars. Energy remains critical to economic growth, affecting the shape of the international relations between producing and consuming countries. Very few states today have the means to secure their own energy need through national supplies. Political concerns about energy security articulate the strategies of importing countries for competing in international markets and international politics. This interdisciplinary course aims to provide a framework to understand how the international politics of energy is driven by these concerns and how different actors respond to the particular challenges they face. The course also explores major energy producers’ strategies which they use as a leverage to achieve political and economic goals. Therefore, the course adopts a case-study approach to bridge the gap between academic theory and the logic of international energy politics.