Energy Markets & Governance

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

US midterm elections, Part II: The executive agenda and leading from the top

MENASource Mar 1, 2026

The risk of unknown unknowns for global markets amid war in Iran

By Khalid Azim

Market reaction will likely begin with Asia’s opening sessions on Monday morning. One early indicator will be the behavior of the US dollar.
Energy Markets & Governance Iran
US midterm elections, Part II: The executive agenda and leading from the top

EnergySource Feb 12, 2026

How Europe can shape—not fear—the US ‘hydrocarbon-state’

By Michał Kurtyka and Mateusz Kędzierski

The emergence of the United States as a hydrocarbon-state that combines resource abundance with geopolitical power represents an opportunity for Europe.
Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance
US midterm elections, Part II: The executive agenda and leading from the top

Dispatches Dec 22, 2025

Don’t solve the power reliability crisis by creating an affordability crisis

By Frank Willey

While energy reliability is critical, transmission planners and government entities must also prioritize cost-effectiveness.
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

Event Recap

Jun 19, 2012

Water and Watts: the Potential to Save Energy and Water in the Municipal, Industrial, and Commercial Sectors

By Adrienne Chuck

The third meeting in the Atlantic Council’s series on the Energy Water Nexus, the June 19th workshop entitled “Water and Watts” addressed the potential to save energy and water in the municipal, industrial, and commercial sectors.

Climate Change & Climate Action Energy & Environment

Event Recap

Dec 9, 2011

Strategy Session with National Security Advisor to the Prime Minister of Bulgaria

By Jason Harmala

On December 9, the Atlantic Council’s International Security Program hosted an off-the-record strategy session with Svetlin Yovchev, national security advisor to Boyko Borisov, Prime Minister of Bulgaria. He was previously head of Bulgaria’s State Agency for National Security and earlier he worked in the former National Security Service.

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

Event Recap

Nov 10, 2011

Energy Water Nexus Primary Fuels for Power and Transportation in the US

By Adrienne Chuck

 The Atlantic Council Energy and Environment Program has undertaken a series of workshops to investigate the intersection between water and energy. The “energy-water nexus” examines water availability, or more accurately water scarcity, as a key energy-related issue. With this series of conferences, the Council built upon its work to better inform Congress, the American public, […]

Climate Change & Climate Action Energy & Environment
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EnergySource

Nov 3, 2022

US midterm elections, Part II: The executive agenda and leading from the top

By David L. Goldwyn, Andrea Clabough

Even if the Biden administration has to work with a divided government after the midterms, it will retain significant control of energy and climate policy after having already passed major legislative packages. However, it will still be up against the clock to implement additional measures and protect them from future reversal.

Elections Energy & Environment

EnergySource

Nov 2, 2022

US midterm elections, Part I: What’s at stake for energy and climate?

By David L. Goldwyn, Andrea Clabough

The US midterm elections could alter the course of the Biden administration's energy and climate trajectory. But just like points of contention could emerge, consensus and continuity could as well.

Elections Energy & Environment

EnergySource

Nov 2, 2022

A new Europe-MENA energy interdependence: The role of hydrogen

By Giampaolo Cantini

A deeper Europe-MENA relationship could aid a secure transition in Europe and create lucrative low-carbon export opportunities and industries in North Africa. Hydrogen could be the cornerstone of these new ties, and COP27 could be the perfect forum to develop them.

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

In the News

Oct 28, 2022

Wald joins Bloomberg TV to discuss oil prices
Energy Markets & Governance Oil and Gas

UkraineAlert

Oct 25, 2022

Europe must make this the last winter of weaponized Russian energy exports

By Arseniy Yatsenyuk

Russian President Vladimir Putin hopes to freeze Ukrainians into submission in the coming months while also using energy supply cuts to pressure European leaders into abandoning their support for Ukraine.

Energy Markets & Governance Energy Transitions

In the News

Oct 25, 2022

Roberts quoted in The Epoch Times on UK energy policy
Energy Markets & Governance Energy Transitions

In the News

Oct 21, 2022

Townsend and Zysk in The Sydney Morning Herald: Russia’s militarization of the Arctic

On October 21, TSI Senior Advisor Jim Townsend and TSI NRSF Katarzyna Zysk were quoted in The Sydney Morning Herald discussing Russia’s militarization of the Artic.

Climate Change & Climate Action Energy Markets & Governance

UkraineAlert

Oct 17, 2022

Putin’s blackout blitz: Russia aims to freeze Ukrainians into surrender

By Suriya Evans-Pritchard Jayanti

Russia is seeking to plunge Ukraine into darkness ahead of the winter heating season by destroying the country's energy infrastructure. Ukraine's partners must step in to make sure Ukrainians are not frozen into surrender.

Conflict Energy Markets & Governance

In the News

Oct 13, 2022

Khakova quoted in Newsweek on sanctions on Russian oil
Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

In the News

Oct 13, 2022

Ryan quoted in Fox News on European energy prices
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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