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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.

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Jan 31, 2020

Morningstar interviewed in Georgetown Journal of International Affairs on energy and geopolitics in the Caspian region

By Atlantic Council

Europe & Eurasia Geopolitics & Energy Security

In the News

Jan 31, 2020

Livingston quoted in Energy Intelligence on US politics and climate change

By Atlantic Council

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Jan 31, 2020

Bruton quoted in VOA on status of US-brokered GERD talks

By Atlantic Council

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Jan 30, 2020

Climate change threatens the Ukrainian breadbasket

By Anna Ackermann

Ukraine is currently experiencing one of the mildest winters on record. This is sparking concern over the pace of climate change in the country and the implications for an economy that relies heavily on its status as an emerging agricultural superpower.

Climate Change & Climate Action Macroeconomics
Nuclear cooling towers

EnergySource

Jan 30, 2020

Energy and the threat

By Amb. Thomas Graham, Jr.

Nuclear energy is our greatest asset in the fight against climate change. In my view, success in the struggle against climate change likely is simply not possible without a robust and immediate commitment to nuclear power.

Climate Change & Climate Action Energy Transitions
Building in Beijing

EnergySource

Jan 29, 2020

China’s vision for community with a shared future for humanity belies actual action

By Craig Hart

For China to truly back the its vision of a "shared future" with action, it must drastically reduce its own carbon emissions at home and discontinue investing abroad in carbon-intensive infrastructure through its Belt and Road Initiative.

China Energy Transitions
Wind turbines

EnergySource

Jan 29, 2020

The quiet energy transition sweeping the Midwest

By Craig Hart

A quiet energy revolution is taking hold in the American Midwest, creating a tipping point for the nation as a whole—lower-carbon natural gas and renewables are pushing out coal as the low-cost fuel for power generation.

Energy Transitions Oil and Gas

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Jan 29, 2020

Fernandes in The Times of India: Farmer’s health: The conscience call for action

By Atlantic Council

Climate Change & Climate Action Energy & Environment

In the News

Jan 27, 2020

Livingston quoted in E&E News on EU carbon tariffs

By Atlantic Council

Energy & Environment Europe & Eurasia

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Jan 24, 2020

Cohen in Forbes: Microsoft joins the corporate race to zero carbon

By Atlantic Council

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