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Cohen in Forbes: How Biden’s new energy restrictions defeat his goals for helping Ukraine

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
Cohen in Forbes: How Biden’s new energy restrictions defeat his goals for helping Ukraine

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.
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Cohen in Forbes: How Biden’s new energy restrictions defeat his goals for helping Ukraine

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

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Online Event Tue, July 29, 2025 • 10:30 am ET

One year later: Venezuela’s presidential election and the road ahead 
Americas Civil Society Corruption Democratic Transitions

EnergySource

Jun 18, 2025

Energy security is only achievable through global partnerships

By Elena Benaim, Paddy Ryan

The Atlantic Council’s flagship Global Energy Forum concluded its programming in Washington, DC, today. What emerged as a central theme throughout was the undeniable need for any single country to engage in international partnerships to achieve energy and national security, whether speakers were discussing divergent transatlantic views, nuclear power, or critical mineral supply chains.

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EnergySource

Jun 17, 2025

The energy system is more complex than ever: Navigating AI, competitiveness, and growth

By Elena Benaim, Paddy Ryan

The Atlantic Council’s flagship Global Energy Forum opened today in Washington, DC, bringing together top energy and policy leaders at a critical moment for global energy strategy. These experts and policymakers weighed in on the increasingly complex landscape of energy policies amid intense competition to win the artificial intelligence (AI) race, rising geopolitical tensions, and divergent national priorities.

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Apr 29, 2022

Cohen in Forbes: How Biden’s new energy restrictions defeat his goals for helping Ukraine

"The Biden administration has reinstated restrictive policies under the guise of environmental protections that impact the construction of major infrastructure projects in the United States, including pipelines and highways. The timing could not be worse." writes Ariel Cohen.

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A worker helps put together a pipeline.

EnergySource

Apr 25, 2022

The EU’s plans to replace Russian gas: Aspiration and reality

By John Roberts and Julian Bowden

The implementation of the EU's REPowerEU plan looks to be a monumental task. The authors offer insight into the EU's various options in its effort to remove Russia from its gas balance and greatly reduce its hold over the continent.

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Apr 22, 2022

Ellinas quoted in Financial Mirror on solar energy production in Cyprus
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Apr 22, 2022

Ellinas quoted in Financial Mirror on new EU Directive to promote RES
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Apr 21, 2022

Bell quoted in Newsy on reducing EU dependence on Russian energy
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Apr 21, 2022

Iraq Initiative event with H.E. Ali Allawi, Iraq Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister mentioned in Energy News

By Atlantic Council

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Apr 20, 2022

Iraq Initiative with H.E. Ali Allawi mentioned in Argus Media

By Atlantic Council

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In the News

Apr 20, 2022

Iraq Initiative event with H.E. Ali Allawi, Iraq’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance featured in Rudaw

By Atlantic Council

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In the News

Apr 20, 2022

Cohen in Forbes: Energy-Driven Ruble Rebound Won’t Rescue Russia
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Apr 19, 2022

Event with India’s Finance Minister featured in The Hindu

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Rabah Arezki

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Kipkorir Koskei

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Ryan J. Lamke

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Thomas Storch

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Andrei Covatariu

Nonresident Senior Fellow

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Liliana Diaz

Nonresident Senior Fellow

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One year later: Venezuela’s presidential election and the road ahead 
Americas Civil Society Corruption Democratic Transitions
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