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Mar 4, 2016

A US strategy for sustainable energy security

By David Koranyi

The national energy system of the United States is aging and has to be renewed in a dynamic fashion to adapt to the transformative changes in the world of energy. Failure to do so will result in substantial economic disadvantage and national security vulnerabilities, and risk the United States’ position as the leading global power […]

Climate Change & Climate Action Energy & Environment

In the News

Mar 3, 2016

Cohen Joins The Right to Know on Russia’s TVC Channel to Discuss US-Russia Relations, Energy Policy, and the Conflict in Syria

By Ariel Cohen

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Energy & Environment Russia

New Atlanticist

Feb 25, 2016

‘Sustainable Global Energy Systems’ Needed, says Norwegian Official

By Mitch Hulse

Universal access to affordable green energy is critical for meeting both global sustainable development and carbon-emission-reduction goals, Norway’s Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Tord Lien, said in Washington on February 25. In order “to eliminate extreme poverty and reduce global social inequality, we have to build sustainable global energy systems,” said Lien. He spoke at […]

Energy & Environment Northern Europe

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Feb 24, 2016

Data diplomacy in South Asia: Water, natural hazards, and regionalism

By South Asia Center

On February 24, the Atlantic Council’s South Asia Center hosted a conversation with Saleem H. Ali, University of Queensland’s Chair in Sustainable Resource Development, entitled “Data Diplomacy in South Asia: Water, Natural Hazards, and Regionalism.” Effective regional planning in the Indus Basin argues for increased transboundary data sharing on environmental indicators. Many analysts believe that […]

Climate Change & Climate Action Energy & Environment

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Feb 24, 2016

Morningstar Quoted by Euractiv on Nord Stream 2 and EU Energy Politics

By Richard Morningstar

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Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

New Atlanticist

Feb 23, 2016

China’s Challenge to Guarantee Energy and Water Security

By Jack Schnettler

China may hold the key to alleviating some of the pressure from climate change and population growth at the nexus of the relationship between the energy and water sectors. The challenges associated with energy production and water management vary significantly from region to region. A recent report from the World Resources Institute and General Electric […]

China Climate Change & Climate Action

New Atlanticist

Feb 18, 2016

Saudi-Iran Rivalry Keeps Oil Prices Down

By Ashish Kumar Sen

Gulf states seen eager to put ‘fiscal squeeze’ on Iran The regional rivalry between Saudi Arabia and Iran—the two main producers in a global oil cartel—has become a significant factor behind the sharp decline in oil prices that has also kept rates at historic lows. Saudi Arabia and other Gulf oil-producing countries have watched with […]

Energy & Environment Iran

Art of Future Warfare

Feb 18, 2016

Cole in War on the Rocks: Run, Freeze, or Fight? “Occupied” and the Future of Warfare

By August Cole

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Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

In the News

Feb 14, 2016

Shaffer Joins NARUC to Discuss Israel’s Energy Regulatory Environment

By Brenda Shaffer

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Energy & Environment Israel

In the News

Feb 12, 2016

Vakhshouri Quoted by Marketplace on Saudi-Arabia’s Challenges with Global Oil Prices

By Sara Vakhshouri

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Energy & Environment Saudi Arabia

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