The Geopolitical Impact of Climate Mitigation Policies: How hydrocarbon exporting rentier states and developing nations can prepare for a more sustainable future

The geopolitical impact of the shale revolution: Exploring consequences on energy prices and rentier states

While the shale revolution was largely a US’ affair, it affects the global energy system. In this paper, we look at the effects of this spectacular increase in natural gas, and oil, extraction capacity can have on the mix of primary energy sources, on energy prices, and through that on internal political stability of rentier states. We use...