At the Geopolitical Risk and Energy Strategy Network (GRESN), we are dedicated to advancing knowledge in the critical areas of geopolitical risk, energy security, infrastructure resilience, energy diplomacy and governance, and the nexus between geopolitics, international security, and global energy markets.
Research Pillars
Geopolitical Risk and International Conflict
Investigate how geopolitical tensions, territorial disputes, and shifting power dynamics lead to international conflicts. Focus on the role of state and non-state actors in destabilising regions through political and military actions.
Economic Sanctions and Geopolitical Leverage
Analyse the strategic use of economic sanctions as a tool for geopolitical leverage. Explore how sanctions impact state behaviour, trade relations, and global alliances, and assess their effectiveness in achieving political objectives.
Political Instability and Regional Power Shifts
Examine how political instability, regime changes, and internal conflicts within states lead to regional power shifts. Investigate the implications for neighbouring countries and the broader international community in terms of security and diplomatic relations.
Geopolitical Risk of Economic Diplomacy
Study how states use economic diplomacy to navigate geopolitical risks. Assess how trade agreements, foreign direct investments, and economic partnerships can either mitigate or exacerbate geopolitical tensions.
Transition to Renewable Energy Sources
Investigate the strategic policies and geopolitical implications of nations transitioning from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources. Analyse how these strategies influence international trade, diplomatic relations, and power dynamics, particularly between energy-exporting and energy-importing countries.
Energy Security and Geopolitics
Explore the strategic importance of energy transit routes (e.g., pipelines, shipping lanes) and resources in shaping international strategies and relations. Focus on how energy security concerns drive policy decisions, alliances, and conflicts, whilst assessing the effectiveness of international governance structures in alleviating these tensions.
Energy Infrastructure Resilience
Examine how geopolitical strategies and cybersecurity risks impact the resilience of critical energy infrastructure. This includes a focused analysis of how international tensions, conflicts, and cyber threats affect the security of pipelines, grids, and renewable sources, with a view towards strategic policy responses.
Energy Investment
Assess global investment trends in the energy sector, including fossil fuels, renewables, nuclear, and emerging technologies, and their interaction with international relations. Study the strategic motivations behind both state and private sector investments and the role of international financial institutions in shaping energy markets, focusing on the strategic and policy implications of these investment patterns.
Energy Diplomacy and Governance
Analyse the impact of energy diplomacy, international agreements, and governance on global energy policies and market stability. This theme explores how strategic diplomatic efforts and collaborations shape energy strategies, resolve conflicts, and the effectiveness of governance frameworks at various levels in tackling energy challenges.
Legal Dimensions of Energy
Highlight the critical role of legal frameworks and professionals in the strategic management of the global energy sector. Emphasise the necessity for specialised legal expertise in crafting policies that facilitate the transition to sustainable energy sources, the development of resilient infrastructure, and the governance of international energy relations.
What We Publish
At GRESN, we influence global discussions through our research publications, which are crucial in stimulating scholarly debate and informing strategic actions.
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- Policy Brief
- Opinion Piece
- Case Study
*** For all publications, submissions must not be shorter than 1,000 words to ensure comprehensive coverage of the topic. The word count should be capped at 3,000 words, including references. All publications are open access and available free of charge.