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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

EnergySource

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

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In the News

Dec 19, 2023

Tran cited by The Guardian on Red Sea attacks disrupting global trade

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International Markets Oil and Gas

In the News

Dec 19, 2023

Sullivan quoted in First Post on the effects of Red Sea attacks on the price of oil

Energy Markets & Governance Middle East

In the News

Dec 19, 2023

Tran interviewed by the BBC on Red Sea attacks disrupting global trade

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International Markets Oil and Gas

In the News

Dec 19, 2023

Wald featured in Bloomberg Surveillance podcast discussing the impacts of the Red Sea attacks on the global oil market, commercial transportation alterations, and responses to Houthi attacks

Energy Markets & Governance Geopolitics & Energy Security

In the News

Dec 19, 2023

Tran cited by Semafor on Red Sea attacks disrupting global trade

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International Markets Oil and Gas
Ships on Red Sea

Econographics

Dec 18, 2023

What attacks in the Red Sea could mean for the global economy

By Hung Tran

Recent missile attacks on ships in the Red Sea by Iran-backed Houthi rebels have escalated regional tensions and disrupted global trade. Large shipping companies are now avoiding the route, causing significant costs and delays, which is impacting the the already fragile economy.

Economy & Business International Markets

In the News

Dec 18, 2023

Tran cited by Business Insider on Red Sea attacks disrupting global trade

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International Markets Oil and Gas

In the News

Dec 16, 2023

Sullivan quoted in Al Jazeera on what the Houthi attacks mean for the oil market

Energy Markets & Governance Middle East

New Atlanticist

Dec 15, 2023

The EU needs a buyers’ club for critical minerals. Here’s why.

By Nicole Lawler, Francis Shin

The EU should invite allies and partners to participate in what would primarily be a buyers’ cartel that would pool investment and facilitate coordination of market behavior among members.

Economy & Business Energy & Environment

New Atlanticist

Dec 15, 2023

The takeaway from COP28: Gas and nuclear are part of the energy transition

By Ana Palacio

The concept of a “transition” in the energy transition is too often lost: specifically, the idea that it will extend over time and require overlap.

Climate Change & Climate Action Energy & Environment

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