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Shaffer joins Naval Postgraduate School to discuss Iran and implications for global oil

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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.
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Shaffer joins Naval Postgraduate School to discuss Iran and implications for global oil

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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Shaffer joins Naval Postgraduate School to discuss Iran and implications for global oil

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.
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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

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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?

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Nov 12, 2019

Shaffer joins Naval Postgraduate School to discuss Iran and implications for global oil

By Atlantic Council

Economy & Business
Energy & Environment

In the News

Nov 6, 2019

Bruton quoted in VOA on US interest in Ethiopian dam dispute

By Atlantic Council

Africa
Energy & Environment

In the News

Nov 6, 2019

Hudson quoted in Reuters on US-led talks in Ethiopian dam dispute

By Atlantic Council

Africa
Energy & Environment

In the News

Nov 5, 2019

Livingston quoted in Axios on Saudi oil

By Atlantic Council

Energy & Environment
Energy Markets & Governance

UkraineAlert

Nov 5, 2019

What Nord Stream 2 means for Europe

By Maik Günther

The EU has enough pipelines and LNG terminals to import all the gas it needs without Nord Stream 2.

Energy Markets & Governance
Geopolitics & Energy Security
Saudi Aramco oil facility

EnergySource

Nov 5, 2019

Two frameworks for understanding the Aramco IPO

By Randolph Bell

The recent announcement that the partial initial public offering (IPO) of Saudi Aramco is finally moving forward is either a cause for celebration or consternation, depending on your perspective. The divergence in views comes from the way in which market players and analysts understand the IPO and the role of Aramco in the Saudi economy.

Energy Markets & Governance
Oil and Gas

In the News

Nov 4, 2019

Wald joins Bloomberg to discuss the Aramco IPO

By Atlantic Council

Energy Markets & Governance
Geopolitics & Energy Security

UkraineAlert

Nov 1, 2019

Is Nord Stream 2 a done deal?

By Melinda Haring

The controversial natural gas pipeline from Russia to Germany—Nord Stream 2—cleared its last obstacle this week.

Energy Markets & Governance
Geopolitics & Energy Security

In the News

Oct 30, 2019

Bell quoted in Smart Energy International on the new Siemens and the Ponemon Institute report, decarbonization, and vulnerabilities to cyberattacks.

By Atlantic Council

Cybersecurity
Energy & Environment

In the News

Oct 30, 2019

Samet in The Diplomat: China, Not Iran, Is the Power to Watch in Iraq

By Atlantic Council

China
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Executive Leadership Intensive participant

Istvan-Lorant Antal

Senator, Senate of Romania

Millennium Leadership Program

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

Executive Leadership Intensive participant

Shqipe Vela

Program Manager, Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative

Millennium Leadership Program

Corruption Energy & Environment

Executive Leadership Intensive participant

Olivia Azadegan

Senior Energy Manager, Global Methane Hub

Millennium Leadership Program

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

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Neil Ford

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Africa Center

Africa Energy & Environment

Fellow

Thomas Storch

Distinguished fellow, N7 Initiative

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Economy & Business Energy Markets & Governance

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Rabah Arezki

Distinguished Fellow

Freedom and Prosperity Center

Africa Economy & Business
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