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Apr 29, 2025

Can Nord Stream really rise from the dead? 

By Alan Riley

Despite recent discussions between Moscow and Washington over restarting the Nord Stream pipelines, legal, financial, and political hurdles make reopening them improbable. Multimillion dollar claims against Gazprom along with US stakes in the European LNG market are likely to severely limit support for Russian gas flows to the EU.

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

EnergySource

Apr 28, 2025

If Russian gas returns to Europe, it must go through Ukraine

By Sergiy Makogon

The resumption of Russian gas supplies to Europe as part of a potential cease-fire agreement in Ukraine is under discussion, but any such flows would need to transit through Ukraine rather than Nord Stream or other routes. To safeguard regional stability, the EU, Ukraine, and the US must enforce strict safeguards to avoid renewed dependency and prevent Russia from once again weaponizing its energy exports.

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

EnergySource

Apr 23, 2025

Illicit mineral supply chains fuel the DRC’s M23 insurgency 

By Clarkson Kamurai, Brad Handler, and Morgan Bazilian

The illicit trade of mined materials is fueling the M23 insurgency in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), threatening regional stability and hindering development. As the United States considers a minerals-for-security agreement with the DRC, international engagement, ethical sourcing practices, and strengthened oversight are critical to fostering long-term peace in this resource-rich region.

Africa Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Oct 20, 2022

Morningstar joins the Caspian Policy Center to discuss the European energy crisis

Europe & Eurasia European Union

China-MENA Podcast

Oct 20, 2022

Arab Barometer and Perceptions of China in MENA

By Atlantic Council

Michael Robbins joins us to discuss the region's perception of China based on the Arab Barometer's surveys conducted in MENA, and the different perspectives of the general public versus the elite—as the latter tends to be more favorable toward Beijing.

China East Asia

New Atlanticist

Oct 19, 2022

Putin’s energy war against Europe also targets the US. Here’s how Washington can fight back.

By Richard L. Morningstar, Joseph Webster

Washington can do more to mitigate this crisis by boosting crude oil supply, increasing cleaner gas production, and reforming the way it grants permits for new energy projects.

Energy & Environment Energy Transitions

MENASource

Oct 18, 2022

The New Middle East is dismissing great power competition—for now 

By Jean-Loup Samaan

The more local actors grow confident about their own autonomy, the less tempted they will be to align themselves on the agenda of another external power.

Energy & Environment Oil and Gas

In the News

Oct 18, 2022

Eser Özdil joins TRT World to discuss Turkey becoming a regional gas hub

Energy & Environment Oil and Gas

UkraineAlert

Oct 17, 2022

Putin’s blackout blitz: Russia aims to freeze Ukrainians into surrender

By Suriya Evans-Pritchard Jayanti

Russia is seeking to plunge Ukraine into darkness ahead of the winter heating season by destroying the country's energy infrastructure. Ukraine's partners must step in to make sure Ukrainians are not frozen into surrender.

Conflict Energy Markets & Governance

In the News

Oct 14, 2022

Eser Özdil joins TRT World to discuss Putin’s proposal to turn Turkey into a natural gas hub

Energy & Environment Oil and Gas

EnergySource

Oct 14, 2022

Pathways for DOE-enabled grid innovation

By Ameya Hadap

The DOE was handed $10.5 billion for grid resilience and innovation by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Here are two of the areas in which they should use it.

Energy & Environment Energy Transitions

In the News

Oct 13, 2022

Sullivan quoted in Nonovite on Israel-Lebanon maritime deal

Geopolitics & Energy Security Israel

In the News

Oct 13, 2022

Goldwyn quoted in S&P Global on the OPEC+ oil cut and US-Saudi relations

Energy & Environment Middle East

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