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Sep 19, 2024

Testimony on Israel and the Middle East at a crossroads: How Tehran’s terror campaign threatens the US and our allies

By Kirsten Fontenrose

Kirsten Fontenrose, nonresident senior fellow at the Scowcroft Middle East Security Initiative in the Atlantic Council’s Middle East Programs, testifies before the US House Committee on Foreign Affairs on how Tehran’s terror campaign threatens the US and allies. Below are her prepared remarks. Chairman Burchett, Ranking Member Phillips, and members of the Committee, thank you […]

Conflict Crisis Management

EnergySource

Sep 17, 2024

As Middle East tensions simmer, the world fixates on the wrong energy market risks

By Ellen Wald

As the anniversary of Hamas’ October 7 attack on Israel approaches, governments and industry leaders fear that Iran could close the Strait of Hormuz, with serious consequences for energy markets. But this move is highly unlikely. Rather, global leaders should be prepared for energy disruptions in other parts of the region.

Conflict Energy & Environment

EnergySource

Sep 12, 2024

After Venezuela’s stolen election, here’s how the US should craft an effective sanctions policy

By David L. Goldwyn

As Venezuela's political crisis worsens, the United States has a role to play in advancing the country’s democratic cause and also inflicting pain on the Maduro regime, while minimizing negative impacts on Venezuelans, the broader region, and US interests. This will require crafting a smart sanctions policy based on lessons learned and five key elements.

Energy & Environment Geopolitics & Energy Security

EnergySource

Aug 29, 2024

The US government should build a Resilient Resource Reserve for wartime and peacetime

By Gregory Wischer and Morgan Bazilian

China currently dominates critical mineral supply chains, putting American security needs at risk. Congress should both incentivize domestic mineral production and mitigate supply disruptions to the US military in a potential conflict with China by building a physical stockpile of strategic minerals that would last for five years.

China Energy & Environment

Podcast

Jul 30, 2024

‘I was a Blackwater mercenary in Iraq’

By Alia Brahimi

Host Alia Brahimi is joined by former Blackwater contractor Morgan Lerette to reflect on Loretta's experience a private military contractor in Iraq.

Conflict Defense Industry

EnergySource

Jul 11, 2024

Chevron deference is dead—and US climate action hangs in the balance

By David L. Goldwyn, Andrea Clabough

The US Supreme Court's seismic decision to overturn Chevron deference ends decades of federal agencies’ regulatory authority to interpret laws’ where there is ambiguity. While not specifically about climate or energy, the change is deeply consequential for the current—and next—administration’s ability to act on these issues according to its agenda.

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

Transcript

Jul 11, 2024

The future of Europe, Ukraine, and the world order is not yet written, says the US national security advisor

By Atlantic Council

Nothing is inevitable, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said at the NATO Public Forum. “It comes down to the choices that we make and the choices that we make together.”

Europe & Eurasia NATO

Transcript

Jul 10, 2024

‘I’m an optimist for the future of this Alliance,’ says NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg

By Atlantic Council

The outgoing NATO secretary general spoke with Atlantic Council President and CEO Frederick Kempe at the NATO Public Forum on July 10.

Defense Policy Europe & Eurasia

Transcript

Jul 10, 2024

Any attempt to undermine NATO undermines US security, says Lloyd Austin

By Atlantic Council

At the Washington summit, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin discussed NATO’s history and the Alliance’s plans to bolster support for Ukraine.

Defense Policy Europe & Eurasia

EnergySource

Jul 9, 2024

The UK sets a path for clean, affordable energy—and renewed climate leadership

By Charles Hendry

The new UK administration, under Prime Minister Keir Starmer, is committed to clean energy and the energy transition. With experienced ministers stepping back into familiar roles, the new Labour government aims to hit the ground running to drive renewable energy, new nuclear technologies, and carbon capture initiatives, repositioning the UK as a leader in international climate change discussions.

Climate Change & Climate Action Energy & Environment
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