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May 21, 2025

Replace the Inflation Reduction Act with FUEL-AI

By Joseph Webster

To compete in the global AI race, the United States must dramatically expand its power supply. Replacing the Inflation Reduction Act with the FUEL-AI Act would reorient energy policy toward national security, fast-tracking domestic energy production and infrastructure to power America’s AI future.

Energy & Environment Energy Transitions

EnergySource

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

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China in Europe

Oct 4, 2024

Five questions (and expert answers) about the EU’s divided support for tariffs on Chinese EVs

By Atlantic Council experts

The European Union adopted tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, but the vote revealed divisions among member states on the bloc’s approach to Beijing.

China Economy & Business
Earth view from a balloon in the stratosphere on 19 June 2013. Photo: Patrick Cullis, NOAA / CIRES

Issue Brief

Oct 4, 2024

Accelerating climate intervention research to improve climate security

By Kelly Wanser and Ira Straus

With many experts concerned that efforts to mitigate climate change will be inadequate, what are the potential risks and benefits of solar radiation modification and how can research, international cooperation, and governance be advanced?

Climate Change & Climate Action Energy & Environment

In the News

Oct 3, 2024

Derentz quoted in Politico on potential implications of Israeli-Iranian tensions on the global oil market

By Landon Derentz

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

In the News

Oct 2, 2024

Wald joins Bloomberg Intelligence to discuss global oil markets

By Ellen Wald

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

EnergySource

Oct 2, 2024

China’s cleantech growth strategy sets its sights on Brazil

By Joseph Webster, William Tobin

China is relying on cleantech exports to help drive economic growth, but with the United States and other developed nations becoming increasingly hesitant to purchase Chinese imports, China’s cleantech sectors need to search for alternative markets. Brazil has emerged as a potential top buyer, but it must walk a fine line to avoid becoming overly dependent on China.

Brazil China

In the News

Oct 1, 2024

Novak in The Australian on Greater Sunrise project

On September 30, GCH/IPSI nonresident fellow Parker Novak was quoted in The Australian on the strategic significance of the Greater Sunrise project for Timor-Leste and Australia. He noted that despite doubts about the project’s feasibility, Greater Sunrise remains a critical factor influencing the future of bilateral relations. Novak highlighted that this is the most important […]

Australia Economy & Business

Russia Tomorrow

Oct 1, 2024

Russia’s war on Ukraine: Moscow’s pressure points and US strategic opportunities

By Ariel Cohen

A new Atlantic Council report explores Russia’s modern day domestic and international vulnerabilities.

Defense Industry Europe & Eurasia

EnergySource

Sep 27, 2024

Renewables offer opportunity in the Western Balkans. But challenges remain.

By Michael Hochberg

The Western Balkans rely heavily on aging coal plants for electricity production, with five of its nations generating about 40 to 95 percent of their electricity from lignite, leading to significant pollution and related health issues. Tens of thousands of megawatts of solar and wind projects have been proposed, but despite policy incentives and investor appetite, five key challenges remain.

Energy & Environment Energy Transitions

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Sep 26, 2024

The White House’s Daleep Singh on how to achieve balance in the use of economic statecraft

By Atlantic Council

The US deputy national security advisor for international economics spoke at the Transatlantic Forum on GeoEconomics about navigating today's geopolitical reality with various economic statecraft tools.

China Economy & Business

Transcript

Sep 26, 2024

US Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns: The US has managed to ‘stabilize’ its relationship with China

By Atlantic Council

Burns spoke at the Transatlantic Forum on GeoEconomics, where he explained how the US-China relationship has evolved since the beginning of the Biden administration.

China Climate Change & Climate Action

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