Energy & Environment

The ability to secure sources of energy is a vital national security interest for every country in the world. A dramatic increase in new energy sources and methods for capture and storage have redefined the global energy landscape, providing more options beyond traditional oil and coal. At the same time, concern about climate change and environmental degradation is forcing political and business leaders to balance their economic goals with potential environmental consequences.

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Webster quoted in RFE/RL on the Siberia-2 pipeline

New Atlanticist May 25, 2025

What Trump’s new executive orders mean for the US nuclear energy industry

By Jennifer T. Gordon

The US president signed four executive orders on May 23 intended to usher in an “American nuclear renaissance.”

Energy & Environment Nuclear Energy

EnergySource 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

GeoTech Cues May 21, 2025

To build tomorrow’s power grid, the United States should look to geothermal energy

By Sudeep Kanungo, Will LaRivee

Geothermal energy offers a promising solution for stable, reliable baseload power. But to unlock its full potential, the US government must take action to reduce the barriers to entry for industry.

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Transmission 2026: Durable infrastructure and regulations for a new digital age

Energy & Environment Energy Transitions United States and Canada

Public Event Thu, March 26, 2026 • 10:00 am ET

The US-Syria Energy Symposium

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Flagship Event Tue, June 9, 2026 • 9:00 am ET

2026 Global Energy Forum

The tenth Global Energy Forum will chart the course for continued innovation, collaboration, and leadership in the global energy transition.

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What the US can do to mitigate an impending energy crisis

By Ellen Wald

The United States has an opportunity to head off triple-digit crude oil prices by taking key steps.

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Mar 3, 2026

How the broadening Middle East conflict could strengthen Russia’s hand

By Andrei Covatariu

As the US war with Iran expands, energy markets tighten—testing European resolve to phaseout Russian gas.

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EnergySource

Feb 25, 2026

Can Project Vault fortify the US industrial base against mineral chokepoints?

By Morgan D. Bazilian and Lt. Col. Jahara “FRANKY” Matisek

Project Vault will help the United States create a stockpile of critical minerals, but its success as a strategic asset will depend on its governance.

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Aug 21, 2024

Webster quoted in RFE/RL on the Siberia-2 pipeline

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Aug 19, 2024

NATO wants to be a leader on climate security. Here are the next steps to get there.

By Heidi Hardt and Jacqueline Burns

To adapt to the impacts of climate change on global security, NATO must improve how it incorporates climate security into its training and operational planning.

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Aug 18, 2024

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Aug 14, 2024

Critical minerals investment must avoid the mistakes of the past in African mining

By Rama Yade, Sibi Nyaoga

By getting mining investment right, the United States can set a new precedent for its collaboration with African countries in other areas, such as health, security, and technology.

Africa Critical Minerals

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Aug 14, 2024

Khakova joins The World to discuss the Nordstream pipeline explosion mystery

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Busch and Mohseni-Cheraghlou and Amin cited in the UN’s International Maritime Organization’s March bulletin on climate-related trade disruptions

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Climate Change & Climate Action Trade and tariffs

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Busch and Mohseni-Cheraghlou cited in the UK Parliament’s research briefing on climate-related trade disruptions

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Climate Change & Climate Action Trade and tariffs

In the News

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

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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

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What Trump’s new executive orders mean for the US nuclear energy industry

Replace the Inflation Reduction Act with FUEL-AI

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Transmission 2026: Durable infrastructure and regulations for a new digital age

The US-Syria Energy Symposium

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What the US can do to mitigate an impending energy crisis

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Webster quoted in RFE/RL on the Siberia-2 pipeline

NATO wants to be a leader on climate security. Here are the next steps to get there.

Brahimi quoted in Irish Star on Vladimir Putin eyeing move to ‘seize’ African nation’s oil fields

Donovan and Nikoladze cited by the National Interest on an alternative market of sanctioned oil in China, Iran, and Russia

Critical minerals investment must avoid the mistakes of the past in African mining

Khakova joins The World to discuss the Nordstream pipeline explosion mystery

Busch and Mohseni-Cheraghlou and Amin cited in the UN’s International Maritime Organization’s March bulletin on climate-related trade disruptions

Busch and Mohseni-Cheraghlou cited in the UK Parliament’s research briefing on climate-related trade disruptions

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

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

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