About the Author

Roberto Cui was born in Iglesias, Italy, in 1987.
After a bachelor degree in Political Sciences and a Master Degree in International Relations at the University of Cagliari, he obtained a Master of Law Degree in International Energy Law and Policy at the University of Stirling, Scotland.
His research interests consist in the analysis of international dynamics as concerns the relationship between big powers and developing countries. In particular, he stresses the importance of energy in defining the global and regional assets of power. In this regard, he has specialised in the study of the oil Multinational enterprises' interference in the human rights performance of least developed, resource-rich countries. Moreover, his study method is characterised by a constant quest for the avenues through which such countries can possibly amend their legal structure and achieve a sustainable energy resources development.