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May 13, 2025

Four energy deals Trump will look to make on his Middle East trip 

By Ellen Wald

President Trump’s upcoming trip to the Middle East will focus on advancing energy and commercial agreements, including securing Gulf investments in US manufacturing, increasing US LNG imports, deepening nuclear cooperation with Saudi Arabia, and locking in oil production commitments. These efforts are ultimately aimed at advancing broader geopolitical objectives—countering Russian influence and strengthening US energy dominance.

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

EnergySource

May 9, 2025

Environmental risk weighs heavily on the possible rewards of deep sea mining 

By William Yancey Brown

Despite growing political momentum to advance deep sea mining for critical minerals, the practice remains at odds with existing US and international environmental laws. Current proposals fail to meet legal standards, and the potential for irreversible damage to marine ecosystems raises serious concerns.

Energy & Environment Geopolitics & Energy Security

EnergySource

May 5, 2025

Make critical mineral spending matter this time  

By Ashley Zumwalt-Forbes

The United States has a crucial opportunity to translate large-scale funding into critical mineral stockpiling and resilient supply chains—but only if Congress structures spending to create durable markets. Without clear demand signals, real commercial offtakes, and price stability, proposed funding risks falling short of delivering on its potential.

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Feb 8, 2022

Frampton Quoted in Euractiv on Transatlantic Standard-Setting Cooperation

Energy Markets & Governance European Union

UkraineAlert

Feb 8, 2022

Ukraine prepares to unplug from Russian electricity amid invasion fears

By Aura Sabadus

Amid mounting fears of a full-scale Russian invasion, Ukraine remains determined to proceed with a planned trial disconnection from the Russian electricity grid in order to progress towards European energy integration.

Conflict Energy Markets & Governance

In the News

Feb 8, 2022

Sullivan in The National: For its energy needs, Lebanon must look within – in more ways than one

Geopolitics & Energy Security Lebanon

In the News

Feb 8, 2022

Slavin quoted in Le Point on challenges of US-Iran nuclear negotiations in Vienna

By Atlantic Council

Economic Sanctions Energy & Environment

In the News

Feb 8, 2022

Slavin quoted in Al Jazeera on US-Iran nuclear talks in Vienna and future negotiations

By Atlantic Council

Economic Sanctions G20

UkraineAlert

Feb 7, 2022

Still not too late for Germany to honor its commitment to Ukraine

By Eugene Czolij

Germany says a sense of "historical responsibility" over Nazi crimes prevents Berlin from adopting a firmer stand against Russia. Many in Ukraine ask why this logic does not also apply to the millions of Ukrainian WWII victims.

Conflict Economic Sanctions

In the News

Feb 7, 2022

Slavin quoted in USA Today on US-Iran negotiations amidst Ukraine crisis

By Atlantic Council

Geopolitics & Energy Security Iran

In the News

Feb 6, 2022

Goldwyn and Morningstar in The National Interest: An action plan for transatlantic energy security cooperation

Europe & Eurasia Geopolitics & Energy Security

In the News

Feb 6, 2022

Ellinas in Cyprus Mail: Radical new choices may Be needed for LNG imports

Geopolitics & Energy Security Oil and Gas

In the News

Feb 6, 2022

Fulton quoted in Defense Romania on growing economic relations between China and Saudi Arabia

By Atlantic Council

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