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

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

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

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

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Global Energy Forum

Jan 12, 2020

Election 2020: What’s at stake for energy policy?

By David L. Goldwyn and Andrea Clabough

As the US presidential election in November 2020 draws nearer, the energy policy platforms—including domestic energy, climate change, foreign, and trade policies—from the Democratic candidates, as well as the energy policies of a potential second Trump Administration, have become increasingly clear. The competing visions of a Republican and a Democratic administration could hardly be more disparate, and industry and external stakeholders should prepare for a volatile outlook regardless of the outcome in November 2020—what are the salient energy policies under the two scenarios and how will they address the deep and entrenched energy challenges that face the United States?

Energy Markets & Governance Energy Transitions

Issue Brief

Jan 12, 2020

European energy diversification: How alternative sources, routes, and clean technologies can bolster energy security and decarbonization

By Richard L. Morningstar, András Simonyi, Olga Khakova, Irina Markina

The European Union’s efforts to achieve a carbon-neutral economy present a unique and timely opportunity to strengthen European energy security. What is the EU currently doing to meet its decarbonization goals, address the role of natural gas in Europe’s low-carbon future, and explain the potential for new gas sources, alternative gas routes, and clean energy technologies to reduce carbon emissions? And how can this be done while simultaneously increasing European energy security and opportunities for transatlantic cooperation?

Energy Markets & Governance Energy Transitions

Global Energy Forum

Jan 12, 2020

Energy markets underestimate Middle East supply vulnerability

By Adal Mirza

Buoyed by ample supply, global energy markets continue to underestimate risks to output from the Middle East, despite the recent escalation in tensions between the United States and Iran.

Energy Markets & Governance Geopolitics & Energy Security
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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

Economy & Business Energy Markets & Governance

In the News

Apr 20, 2022

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

By Atlantic Council

Economy & Business Energy Markets & Governance

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

Economy & Business Energy Markets & Governance

In the News

Apr 20, 2022

Cohen in Forbes: Energy-Driven Ruble Rebound Won’t Rescue Russia
Conflict Energy & Environment

In the News

Apr 19, 2022

Event with India’s Finance Minister featured in The Hindu

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Climate Change & Climate Action Economic Sanctions

In the News

Apr 15, 2022

Sullivan in Arab News: Quick action required to address energy poverty causing unrest
Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

In the News

Apr 6, 2022

Lipsky quoted in Politico on Russian debt and credit rating

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Conflict Economic Sanctions

In the News

Apr 5, 2022

Lipsky quoted in Politico discussing impacts of a potential Russian default on the global economy

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Conflict Economic Sanctions

In the News

Apr 2, 2022

Ellinas in CyprusMail: European hydrogen development and opportunities
Energy Markets & Governance Renewables & Advanced Energy

In the News

Apr 2, 2022

Friedlander cited in the Economist on illegal oil shipments as a means of sanctions evasion

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Conflict Economic Sanctions
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Experts

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Rabah Arezki

Distinguished Fellow

Freedom and Prosperity Center

Africa Economy & Business

European Leadership Accelerator Participant

Kipkorir Koskei

2025 European Leadership Accelerator participant

Millennium Leadership Program

Africa Energy Markets & Governance

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Ryan J. Lamke

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Global Energy Center

Arabic China

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Thomas Storch

Distinguished fellow, N7 Initiative

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Economy & Business Energy Markets & Governance

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Andrei Covatariu

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Global Energy Center

Eastern Europe Energy & Environment

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Liliana Diaz

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Global Energy Center

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance
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