Energy & Environment

State of the Order: Assessing November 2021

The State of the Order breaks down the month's most important events impacting the democratic world order.

Belarus joins Vladimir Putin’s Russia behind Europe’s new Iron Curtain

By Brian Whitmore

Europe’s new Iron Curtain runs along the western frontiers of Russia and Belarus. Over the past year, Putin has successfully solidified Moscow's dominance over Belarus. The Kremlin leader now appears determined to subdue Ukraine by force.

Cyberattacks on our energy infrastructure: The need for a national response to a national security threat

By Jeh Charles Johnson

Secretary Jeh Johnson calls for a cohesive national response to combat the growing cyber threat to our nation's energy infrastructure. He lays out several recommendations for a path forward.

Coal mine methane is key to Ukraine’s climate commitment

By Conal Campbell

Ukraine joined the Global Methane Pledge at the November 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow. The country’s approach towards the coal mining industry will be vital in making good on this pledge.

Can big business help the world cut carbon? Meet the First Movers Coalition.

By Ellen Wald

The First Movers Coalition could prove that big business can play a valuable role in decarbonizing the future.

Cybersecurity concerns for the energy sector in the maritime domain

By Andy Bochman, Ian Ralby

As a wide spectrum of energy companies continue to rely on the maritime domain or even increase that reliance, they must be mindful that traditional maritime threats—like piracy, theft, and weather events—are not the only threats they face today. Maritime cybersecurity concerns are among the most potentially disruptive to energy-sector interests, and yet are among the least understood and addressed.