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Global Energy Agenda

Feb 20, 2025

Ushering the US auto industry into a new energy era

By Jim Farley

The auto industry is front and center at the intersection of energy, manufacturing, and innovation. For US automakers to continue leading the sector globally, they must work with policymakers to put the choices and needs of the customer first.

Americas Energy & Environment

Global Energy Agenda

Feb 20, 2025

Ukraine can unleash energy investment even amid war

By Volodymyr Kudrytskyi

To bolster energy security in Ukraine, its leaders must foster stability for investors to finance new, decentralized power generation. Achieving this will require overcoming three key challenges.

Energy & Environment Geopolitics & Energy Security

Global Energy Agenda

Feb 20, 2025

The US must assure its energy-secure future

By Meredith Berger

At the US Department of the Navy, energy security is mission assurance. This reality has led to its national security strategy to prioritize a diversified, resilient, and independent energy system to prepare for known and unknown threats.

Americas Energy & Environment

Global Energy Agenda

Feb 20, 2025

The importance of US LNG for economic growth and the global energy transition 

By Daniel Yergin and Madeline Jowdy

The emergence of US liquefied natural gas (LNG) is a remarkable story. In less than a decade, the United States has gone from zero exports to being the world’s largest exporter.

Energy & Environment Energy Transitions

Global Energy Agenda

Feb 20, 2025

Southeast Asia aims for sustainability through connectivity

By Kok Keong Puah

As Southeast Asia's energy demand rises, the region's energy transition stands at an inflection point. Looking ahead, this growth presents the region with an enormous challenge, but also the opportunity to be a leader in the global energy transition.

East Asia Energy & Environment

Global Energy Agenda

Feb 20, 2025

Energy realities require pragmatic solutions

By Rick Muncrief

Meeting the world’s growing energy demand requires balancing reliability, affordability, and sustainability while addressing geopolitical and economic security. Pragmatic policies that expand energy access, invest in diverse energy sources, and build resilient infrastructure are needed for a more secure and prosperous future.

Americas Energy & Environment

Inflection Points

Feb 20, 2025

Beyond politics: The Atlantic Council’s enduring mission in a world transformed

By Frederick Kempe

As a nonpartisan organization, the Atlantic Council equips policymakers with the insights and analysis necessary to make informed decisions and advance US interests in an increasingly complex global environment.

Politics & Diplomacy Security & Defense

Issue Brief

Feb 19, 2025

Unlocking America’s untapped energy potential through enhanced geothermal systems

By Chase Thalheimer, Reed Blakemore

Enhanced geothermal systems (EGS) offer a promising clean energy solution by overcoming geographical and cost barriers, providing emissions-free, reliable power while supporting US decarbonization and energy security efforts, but widespread adoption requires government support, investment, and streamlined regulations.

Energy & Environment Energy Transitions

Freedom and Prosperity Around the World

Feb 18, 2025

Civil war, debt, and Ethiopia’s road to recovery

By Abbi Kedir

Strained by ongoing conflict, food insecurity, and economic strife, Ethiopia's path forward hinges on strategic use of foreign assistance and the implementation of robust public policies that uplift its most vulnerable populations.

Africa Conflict

Fast Thinking

Feb 16, 2025

What Munich means for Ukraine peace talks

By Atlantic Council

Atlantic Council experts who were on site at the Munich Security Conference break down the Trump team's approach to negotiations on the war in Ukraine and the European reaction.

Conflict Russia

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