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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.

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Apr 16, 2024

Donovan and Nikoladze cited by Politico on oil trade between China, Russia, and Iran

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UkraineAlert

Apr 16, 2024

Ukrainian nuclear energy can fuel country’s recovery and power Europe

By Suriya Evans-Pritchard Jayanti

Ukraine's nuclear energy industry could help fuel the country’s reconstruction and power Europe’s energy transition, writes Suriya Evans-Pritchard Jayanti.

Conflict Economy & Business

In the News

Apr 15, 2024

Ellinas in Cyprus Mail: Sending Cyprus gas to Egypt

Energy & Environment Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Apr 15, 2024

Shaffer quoted in S&P Global on Iranian oil sanctions

Economic Sanctions Energy Markets & Governance

In the News

Apr 15, 2024

Goldwyn and Shaffer quoted in S&P Global on Iranian oil sanctions

Economic Sanctions Energy & Environment

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Apr 12, 2024

State of the Order: Continuing challenges to the world order raise the urgency for Gaza ceasefire and Ukraine aid

The State of the Order breaks down the month's most important events impacting the democratic world order.

Africa Economy & Business

In the News

Apr 12, 2024

Webster quoted in the VOA Chinese analysis of the PRC’s support for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

China Conflict

In the News

Apr 10, 2024

Webster quoted in El Economista on falling Chinese EV prices

China Geopolitics & Energy Security

In the News

Apr 10, 2024

Webster quoted in Il Riformista on Chinese subsidies to its wind sector

China Energy & Environment

In the News

Apr 9, 2024

Webster quoted in China Watcher on EU’s crackdown of China’s state-backed wind turbines

China Energy & Environment

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