Energy Markets & Governance

Energy markets are in flux as new energy production and delivery methods alter global supply chains, while economic growth and new desires for energy efficiency change demand in different parts of the world. Policy makers will need to be able to interpret these shifts in the energy market and build new frameworks to manage energy uncertainty.

Recent analysis

Webster in The Diplomat: Could the US block Russian oil exports to China? Yes, but it’s a bad idea

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.
Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance
Webster in The Diplomat: Could the US block Russian oil exports to China? Yes, but it’s a bad idea

EnergySource Apr 29, 2025

Can Nord Stream really rise from the dead? 

By Alan Riley

Despite recent discussions between Moscow and Washington over restarting the Nord Stream pipelines, legal, financial, and political hurdles make reopening them improbable. Multimillion dollar claims against Gazprom along with US stakes in the European LNG market are likely to severely limit support for Russian gas flows to the EU.
Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance
Webster in The Diplomat: Could the US block Russian oil exports to China? Yes, but it’s a bad idea

New Atlanticist Apr 17, 2025

How the National Energy Dominance Council can set the US on the path to energy security

By Ellen Wald

The National Energy Dominance Council must act quickly to restore stability to the energy industry amid geopolitical uncertainty.
Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

Programs

The Global Energy Center develops and promotes pragmatic and nonpartisan policy solutions designed to advance global energy security, enhance economic opportunity, and accelerate pathways to net-zero emissions.

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Events

Global Energy Forum

Jan 9, 2020

International grid integration: Efficiencies, vulnerabilities, and strategic implications in Asia

By Phillip Cornell

In order to meet growing global demand for electricity, and in response to an increase in renewables, power networks and markets are evolving and becoming increasingly interconnected. South and Southeast Asia have already had some success with interconnections, and China’s vision and Belt and Road Initiative loom large in the region, but there are geopolitical concerns to contend with. Could a US model manage these concerns? What is the state of regional power markets in Asia and investment in regional grid infrastructure, and what responses are we already seeing to emerging trends?

Climate Change & Climate Action Energy Markets & Governance

Global Energy Forum

Jan 9, 2020

Energy sector diversification: Meeting demographic challenges in the MENA region

By Bina Hussein

The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is projected to experience significant demographic growth by 2050, growth which will have to be met with commensurate economic expansion and job opportunities, or the region will risk an increase in political instability. To meet this challenge, countries in the region must diversify their economies beyond the energy sector and expand their energy sector beyond hydrocarbons. What are the key trends that MENA countries will have to contend with, what is already being done, and what further steps should be taken?

Energy Markets & Governance Energy Transitions

Issue Brief

Jan 9, 2020

Transforming the power sector in developing countries: Geopolitics, poverty, and climate change in Bangladesh

By Robert F. Ichord, Jr.

As the South and Southeast Asian region faces increasing energy demand due to both population and economic growth, countries like Bangladesh must meet that demand while facing and overcoming critical environmental and energy security challenges. How is Bangladesh seeking to diversify its energy mix and establish more local and decarbonized power systems, and what are key opportunities for future government and foreign investment?

Bangladesh Climate Change & Climate Action
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Content

In the News

Apr 5, 2023

Webster in The Diplomat: Could the US block Russian oil exports to China? Yes, but it’s a bad idea
China East Asia

In the News

Apr 4, 2023

Wald joins NPR to discuss the cut in oil production and what it means for US-Saudi relations
Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

In the News

Apr 4, 2023

Khakova joins BBC World to discuss the US-EU Energy Council
Climate Change & Climate Action Energy & Environment

In the News

Apr 2, 2023

Ellinas in Cyprus Mail: Fears of an energy price surge are real
Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

In the News

Mar 30, 2023

Ellinas in Energia: Impact of global development on the European natural gas market
Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

In the News

Mar 24, 2023

Pavia in Foreign Policy in Focus: What’s behind Spain’s about-face on Western Sahara

By Atlantic Council

Africa Conflict

In the News

Mar 22, 2023

Brown quoted in the Wall Street Journal on European gas
Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

In the News

Mar 21, 2023

Wald joins Bloomberg Surveillance to discuss global oil demand
Americas Energy & Environment

Event Recap

Mar 20, 2023

PUBLIC EVENT STREAM: Decarbonization solutions for addressing Europe’s green industrial policy challenge

By Transform Europe Initiative

The Atlantic Council, the German Council on Foreign Relations, and Groupe d'études géopolitiques were honored to host "Decarbonization solutions for addressing Europe's green industrial policy challenge," a high-level workshop on decarbonization with Laurence Boone, Secretary of State for European Affairs at the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, among others.

Energy Markets & Governance European Union

In the News

Mar 19, 2023

Ellinas in Cyprus Mail: The gas needs of Cyprus
Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance
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Experts

Executive Leadership Intensive participant

Istvan-Lorant Antal

Senator, Senate of Romania

Millennium Leadership Program

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

Fellow

Rabah Arezki

Distinguished Fellow

Freedom and Prosperity Center

Africa Economy & Business

Executive Leadership Intensive participant

Olivia Azadegan

Senior Energy Manager, Global Methane Hub

Millennium Leadership Program

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

Fellow

Emilie Bel

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Africa Center

Africa Economy & Business

Fellow

Neil Robert Brown

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Global Energy Center

Energy Markets & Governance Energy & Environment

Fellow

Caroline Cecot

Nonresident Senior Fellow

GeoEconomics Center

Economy & Business Energy Markets & Governance
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Events

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

The US-Syria Energy Symposium
Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance Middle East Syria
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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