I am a researcher in energy geopolitics and markets at RIE, Ricerche Industriali ed Energetiche. Against the background of increasingly volatile energy markets and transition towards low-carbon energy systems, my main duties are to analyse energy security and transition policies and strategies of the main global actors. This includes an in-depth analysis of energy diplomacy and how energy interdependencies become a source of power in bilateral relations. Prior to joining RIE, I was a researcher at the University of Pisa, where I obtained my PhD (with honour) in Political Science - Geopolitics with a research project on the Sino-Russian gas interdependence.I also work as a researcher for the energy security unit at the Observatory of International Politics of the Italian Parliament and Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation. I am the author of several peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and I have significant consulting experience on energy geopolitics, energy markets and geopolitics.https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Francesco-Sassi-3