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

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’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance featured in Rudaw

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’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance featured in Rudaw

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

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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Public Event Tue, June 17, 2025 • 11:30 am ET

Report launch on financing the Eastern Mediterranean’s energy transition
Africa Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance Energy Transitions
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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

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

Global Energy Forum

Apr 1, 2022

The role of refining in the energy transition: Reduce carbon intensity of fuels and chemicals

By Atlantic Council

How can the refining sector adapt to produce a wide range of less carbon-intense fuels from relatively unfamiliar raw materials?

Energy & Environment
Energy Markets & Governance

Global Energy Forum

Apr 1, 2022

Why South and Southeast Asia are pivotal to global climate and energy ambitions

By Atlantic Council

The challenges and opportunities in accelerating the clean energy transition most greatly lie in South and Southeast Asia.

Climate Change & Climate Action
Energy & Environment
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Experts

Fellow

Thomas Storch

Distinguished fellow, N7 Initiative

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Economy & Business Energy Markets & Governance

Fellow

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

Fellow

Ryan J. Lamke

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Global Energy Center

Arabic China

Executive Leadership Intensive participant

Sofronis Papageorgiou 

Head, Cyprus Trade Center, Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus to the State of Israel

Millennium Leadership Program

Energy Markets & Governance Middle East

Executive Leadership Intensive participant

Istvan-Lorant Antal

Senator, Senate of Romania

Millennium Leadership Program

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance
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