Teaching, Research & Publications

Teaching

I have been teaching at several leading French universities and business schools since 2010. My courses cover energy geopolitics, international relations, strategic communications and comparative political systems.

Since 2010

Sciences Po Paris Master-level courses

EM Lyon Business School Grande École program

IEP de Lyon Political science

ILERI International relations

HEIP Comparative political systems

Subjects taught

Energy markets Energy geopolitics Energy transition Energy sovereignty Taiwan & Indo-Pacific Comparative political systems Crisis communications Digital communications & web Institutional relations Religion & geopolitics Local governance Cultural economics AI & education Technology monitoring

Publications

Book

Guillotière(s)

Les Grilles d'Or, 2016 — 108 pages

Foreword by Gérard Collomb

Semi-fiction about the Guillotière neighborhood in Lyon. A narrative that blends history, urban planning and neighborhood life to tell the story of one of the most singular areas of the Lyon metropolitan area.

Op-eds & contributions

Revue Conflits "Taiwan facing the energy squeeze" (March 2026) — analysis of Taiwan's energy vulnerability and its geopolitical implications

Taipei Times "Taiwan's AI ambitions hit a wall" (March 2026) — op-ed on the energy and water challenges of Taiwan's AI ambitions

Contrepoints / IREF Europe "The decline of aid to Ukraine is a danger for democracies" (2023), geopolitical analysis, European energy policy

Lyon Capitale Op-eds on Lyon, urban planning, neighborhood life

Columns & media

Lyon Mag Local news columns, Lyon politics, neighborhood life

AgoraVox Current affairs: foreign policy, civil liberties, digital (2011–2015)

Blog & analysis

Personal blog on romainblachier.fr — regular analysis on energy, geopolitics, Taiwan, French politics and cultural issues.

Research & engagement

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France-Formosa

President of the France-Formosa Association. Promoting economic and cultural exchanges between France and Taiwan. Organizing missions in partnership with the Taiwanese representation in France.

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Energy & geopolitics

18 years of experience in the energy sector (CNR, France's 3rd largest electricity producer). Expertise in energy markets, nuclear power, hydroelectricity, LNG and semiconductors.

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Local governance

12 years as an elected official in the Lyon Metropolitan area. Responsibilities in culture, digital, events, and international affairs. Deputy mayor of Lyon's 7th arrondissement.

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Culture & civil society

President of Théâtre du Croiseur. Board member at Mediatone / Reperkusound. VP of FC Lyon – La Duchère. Engagement at the intersection of culture, sport and territory.

Research and action areas

Energy geopolitics Taiwan & Indo-Pacific European energy sovereignty Energy transition Cultural diplomacy Political communications Territorial governance Religion & secularism

Academic publications

Find my research papers, articles and publications on Academia.edu →