Dr. David Criekeman on Geopolitics of Energy and Energy Transition in Today's World

The Stockholm School of Economics in Riga (SSE Riga), in collaboration with the Embassy of Belgium – Delegation of Flanders, invites you to a public lecture by Associate Professor Dr. David Criekemans on the topic: "Geopolitics of Energy and Energy Transition in Today's World".

The global energy landscape is changing rapidly. The war in Ukraine, shifts in U.S. policy under Trump, and Europe’s energy transition highlight the central role energy politics play in today’s complex geopolitical environment. The need to diversify energy sources and their origins is more pressing than ever. Renewables are now a key part of global power politics, with China, the U.S., and Europe driving record growth. Energy is strategy, and in this lecture, we will explore how it influences political discourse, policies, and even conflicts.

Speaker
Dr. David Criekemans is an Associate Professor of International Relations at the University of Antwerp, Assistant Professor at University College Roosevelt (Utrecht University), and Senior Lecturer in Geopolitics at the Geneva Institute of Geopolitical Studies.

A leading expert in geopolitics, diplomacy, and international security, Dr. Criekemans has authored several influential works, including Geopolitiek and Geopolitieke Kanttekeningen (2011-2018). He is a sought-after speaker and media commentator on global geopolitical affairs.