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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

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.

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

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Aug 12, 2024

Shaffer quoted in S&P Global on potential impact of a Trump victory on oil sanctions policy

Geopolitics & Energy Security Iran

In the News

Aug 12, 2024

Goldwyn, Wald, and Shaffer quoted in S&P Global on Trump’s stance on oil sanctions

By Brenda Shaffer, David L. Goldwyn, Ellen Wald

Economic Sanctions Elections

In the News

Aug 12, 2024

Wald joins Bloomberg Surveillance and Bloomberg TV to discuss geopolitical energy risks

By Ellen Wald

Geopolitics & Energy Security International Markets

EnergySource

Aug 11, 2024

Japan’s economic revitalization requires nuclear energy

By Lauren Hughes, Maia Sparkman

Japan's economy is recovering, with government efforts to boost population growth and expand energy-intensive industries like AI and semiconductors. However, current energy policies may not meet rising demand. Restarting nuclear reactors under enhanced safety measures is key to Japan’s energy security and climate goals. To sustain growth, Japan must continue restarting its nuclear fleet and invest in next-generation reactors, addressing workforce and supply chain challenges.

Japan Nuclear Energy

UkraineAlert

Aug 8, 2024

Ukraine continues to expand drone bombing campaign inside Russia

By Marcel Plichta

Ukraine’s long-range drone bombing campaign targeting military and industrial sites inside Russia has had a dramatic series of successes over the last few weeks, writes Marcel Plichta.

Conflict Defense Technologies

In the News

Aug 8, 2024

Webster quoted in Radio Free Asia on use of non-arable land for solar power generation in China

China Chinese

In the News

Aug 7, 2024

Webster in the China-Russia Report: Oil, wheat, spies, lies

Energy & Environment Geopolitics & Energy Security

In the News

Aug 7, 2024

Webster in The Interpreter: China’s high-stakes diplomacy: Managing Middle Eastern turmoil

China Conflict

New Atlanticist

Aug 7, 2024

How Armenia’s ‘Crossroads for Peace’ plan could transform the South Caucasus

By Sheila Paylan

The initiative could economically benefit the region, reduce Armenia’s dependence on Russia, and promote peace throughout the South Caucasus.

Crisis Management Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Aug 5, 2024

Behind the market turmoil: Why a bad jobs report and the risk of war are shaking the financial world

By Josh Lipsky

A geopolitical crisis and disappointing economic news at the same time create a haze that can make each situation appear more threatening than it actually is.

Economy & Business Energy & Environment

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