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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.

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

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Issue Brief

Apr 4, 2016

Securing Ukraine’s energy sector

By Anders Åslund

2015 brought important reforms to Ukraine, particularly in the energy sector. What are the the promises kept and broken by the Post-Maidan government in Ukraine?

Economic Sanctions Energy & Environment

In the News

Apr 4, 2016

Atlantic Council Report on Low Oil Prices and Saudi Arabia Authored by Seznec Featured by The Fuse

By Jean Francois Seznec

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Energy & Environment Iran

In the News

Apr 4, 2016

Atlantic Council Event on Nord Stream 2 Featured in Natural Gas Europe

By Atlantic Council

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Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

In the News

Apr 2, 2016

Seznec Quoted by Mic on Saudi Arabia’s Post-Oil Economy Investment

By Jean Francois Seznec

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Energy & Environment Iran

Event Recap

Apr 1, 2016

Nord Stream 2: Is It a Threat to European Energy Security?

By Global Energy Center

On April 1, 2016, the Atlantic Council’s Eurasian Energy Futures Initiative held a debate on the Nord Stream 2 pipeline and how it could affect the geopolitical and geoeconomic future of Europe’s energy security. 

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

In the News

Apr 1, 2016

Seznec Quoted by the New York Times on Saudi Arabia’s Investment in Global Energy Industries

By Jean Francois Seznec

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Energy & Environment Iran

Report

Mar 29, 2016

Climate change and US national security: Past, present, future

By Peter Engelke and Daniel Chiu

What is the the past, present, and future of climate security in the United States? The question going forward is whether climate security will remain restricted to discussions within academia, civil society, and a few dedicated places within the US government, or if it will acquire a more pivotal role in the formulation of US national security strategy.

Climate Change & Climate Action Energy & Environment

Event Recap

Mar 28, 2016

Post-COP21 Fossil Fuel Industry Outlook

By Global Energy Center

On March 28, the Atlantic Council’s Global Energy Center hosted a private, off-the-record roundtable discussion on the impact of the COP21 agreement on the global fossil fuel industry. Participating as panelists were David Mohler, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Clean Coal and Carbon Management at the US Department of Energy; Granville Martin, Managing Director of Sustainable […]

Climate Change & Climate Action Energy & Environment

New Atlanticist

Mar 25, 2016

United States and Canada Must Jointly Develop North American Energy Market

By Ariel Cohen

Falling oil prices are a major challenge for oil revenue-dependent markets, including Venezuela, Russia, and Iran. But closer to the United States, Canada, which is heavily dependent on oil exports, is also suffering. Estimated Canadian oil reserves sit at 172 billion barrels. Russia, in comparison, only has approximately eighty billion barrels in reserves. Most of […]

Energy & Environment United States and Canada

In the News

Mar 24, 2016

Seznec Quoted by Voice of America on How Low Oil Prices are Affecting Iran and Saudi Arabia

By Jean Francois Seznec

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Energy & Environment Iran

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