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Webster in War on the Rocks: Win-wind: How a bipartisan SHIPS act could meet China and climate challenges

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.”
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Webster in War on the Rocks: Win-wind: How a bipartisan SHIPS act could meet China and climate challenges

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
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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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Energy is key to Romania’s trade resilience

By Uliana Certan

While the new US-EU trade agreement may pose economic risks for Romania, it also presents a strategic opportunity to stabilize its economy by leveraging its unique energy profile.

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What a new nuclear deal with Hungary means for US influence in Europe

By Jennifer T. Gordon

Hungarian and Polish firms agreed to build up to ten US-designed small modular reactors. The deal could signal a step toward bringing Hungary closer to the US and EU.

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Ground-zero for the US AI energy challenge: A state-level case study

By Andrea Clabough

Virginia’s AI data center boom could double the state’s power demand within a decade, forcing residents’ electricity bills higher. But with careful planning and partnerships, policymakers can balance energy, economic, and emissions goals.

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Why Washington’s approach to Black Sea security may be about to change—for the better

By Arnold C. Dupuy

The NDAA signals a wider shift in Washington's strategy towards the critical Black Sea region and cooperation with littoral partners.

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Mar 7, 2024

With Operation Aspides, Europe is charting its own course in and around the Red Sea

By Léonie Allard, Cinzia Bianco, and Mathieu Droin

The main distinction with the US-UK approach is that the EU operation does not envision any participation in strikes against the Houthis.

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Webster quoted in VOA Chinese on the mobile intelligence concerns of electric vehicles
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Mar 7, 2024

Not without her: A roadmap for gender equality and Caribbean prosperity

By Wazim Mowla, Valentina Sader

Caribbean development is intrinsically linked with women's equality. After a multi-month consultation process with Caribbean stakeholders, we offer a roadmap on how to achieve inclusive development in the region.

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State of the Order: Assessing November 2023

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

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