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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Events
Event Recap
Sep 29, 2009
First Annual Members’ Conference – Climate Change and the Environment
By
James Joyner
Summary of the breakout conversation “Climate Change and the Environment” at the 2009 Annual Members’ Conference. PARTICIPANTS: Chaired by Gen. Richard Lawson, USAF (Ret.),* Chairman, Energy and Environment Program, Atlantic Council Hon. Sherri Goodman,* Senior Vice President and General Counsel, CNA; Former Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Environmental Security Hon. C. Boyden Gray,* Former U.S. […]
Event Recap
Sep 29, 2009
First Annual Members’ Conference – Geopolitics of Energy
By
James Joyner
Summary of the breakout conversation “Geopolitics of Energy” at the 2009 Annual Members’ Conference. PARTICIPANTS: Dr. Daniel Yergin, President, Cambridge Energy Research Associates; Atlantic Council Individual Member; Member, Atlantic Council Business and Economics Advisory Group In Conversation with Mr. Frederick Kempe, President & CEO, Atlantic Council
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Executive Leadership Intensive participant
Istvan-Lorant Antal
Executive Leadership Intensive participant