Geopolitics of oil and gas exporting countries
avec J.M. Chevalier, Encyclopaedia of Hydrocarbons ENI-TRECCANI, IV Volume, p. 401, 2005
Marie-Claire AOUN
Directrice du Centre Énergie de l'Ifri (2014-2017)
Centre énergie et climat
Le Centre énergie et climat de l’Ifri mène des activités et recherches sur les enjeux géopolitiques et géoéconomiques des transitions énergétiques. Il travaille à la fois sur les enjeux de sécurité énergétique, de compétitivité, de maîtrise des chaînes de valeur, et d'acceptabilité. Spécialisé dans l’étude des politiques européennes de l’énergie et du climat, et des marchés de l’énergie en Europe et dans le monde, ses travaux portent aussi sur les stratégies énergétiques et climatiques des grandes puissances comme les Etats-Unis, la Chine ou l’Inde. Il offre une expertise reconnue, enrichie de collaborations internationales et d'événements à Paris et à Bruxelles, notamment.
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