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Taylor quoted in American University article on the geopolitics of Kurdistan’s gas

EnergySource May 21, 2025

Replace the Inflation Reduction Act with FUEL-AI

By Joseph Webster

To compete in the global AI race, the United States must dramatically expand its power supply. Replacing the Inflation Reduction Act with the FUEL-AI Act would reorient energy policy toward national security, fast-tracking domestic energy production and infrastructure to power America’s AI future.
Energy & Environment Energy Transitions
Taylor quoted in American University article on the geopolitics of Kurdistan’s gas

MENASource May 15, 2025

Feeding the ‘water mafia’: Sanctions relief and Iran’s water crisis

By Nik Kowsar

Trump comments mark the first time a US president acknowledges a “water mafia”: a connected network responsible for ecological catastrophes.
Climate Change & Climate Action Energy & Environment
Taylor quoted in American University article on the geopolitics of Kurdistan’s gas

New Atlanticist Apr 30, 2025

Experts react: At last, the US and Ukraine signed a minerals deal. Here’s what to expect next.

By Atlantic Council experts

After months of wrangling, Washington and Kyiv quietly finalized a much-anticipated agreement on April 30. Atlantic Council experts dig into the details.
Critical Minerals Geopolitics & Energy Security

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The critical role of operational energy in military readiness and resilience
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Oct 28, 2025

Taylor quoted in American University article on the geopolitics of Kurdistan’s gas

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert" >Atlantic Council</span>

Energy & Environment Geopolitics & Energy Security

In the News

Oct 28, 2025

Taylor quoted in the Kurdistan Chronicle on Kurdistan’s natural gas reserves

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert" >Atlantic Council</span>

Energy & Environment Geopolitics & Energy Security

TURKEYSource

Oct 28, 2025

Working within a ‘Central Asia Quartet’ can strengthen US ties in the region. The foundations for it have already been laid.

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert" >Kiran Baez</span>

To strengthen their ties to Central Asia, the United States, Turkey, Japan, and South Korea should work together on their engagement with the region.

Central Asia Geopolitics & Energy Security

EnergySource

Oct 23, 2025

How the new US sanctions on Russian oil will impact energy markets

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert">Andrea Clabough</span>, <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert">David L. Goldwyn</span>, <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert">Ellen Wald</span>, <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert">Andrei Covatariu</span>

US sanctions on Russian oil and gas producers could have major implications for energy markets, but their impact depends on multiple factors.

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Report

Oct 23, 2025

Why Washington should pay attention to Turkey’s presence in Central Asia

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert" >Kiran Baez</span>

Understanding Turkey's presence in Central Asia its implication for US foreign policy objectives in the region.

Central Asia European Union

UkraineAlert

Oct 16, 2025

Ukraine’s drone sanctions are working but don’t expect a Russian revolt

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert" >Christopher Isajiw</span>

Ukraine's long-range drone strike campaign has brought Putin's invasion home to Russia but mounting domestic problems are unlikely to spark a rebellion against the Kremlin dictatorship, writes Christopher Isajiw.

Conflict Drones

EnergySource

Oct 15, 2025

Solving the US military’s gallium dilemma requires turning trash into treasure

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert" >Macdonald Amoah, Morgan D. Bazilian, Lt. Col. Jahara "Franky" Matisek, and Col. Katrina Schweiker</span>

The metal gallium plays an outsized role in US war readiness—and China controls most of its supply. As geopolitical competition deepens, the United States needs a new playbook to fix this vulnerability.

China Critical Minerals

Report

Oct 14, 2025

Responsible stewardship models can transform Africa’s mineral wealth into prosperity

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert">Mamadou Fall Kane</span>

As investors race to secure access to Africa’s supplies of critical minerals, African nations should invest some of the proceeds in sovereign wealth funds that can manage mineral revenue transparently, protect African economies from price volatility, and secure the benefits of finite resources in a sustainable way.

Africa Critical Minerals

UkraineAlert

Oct 14, 2025

Russian strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure are a European problem

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert" >Aura Sabadus</span>

Russia’s strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure are no longer just a Ukrainian problem. Moscow’s bombing campaign will become a wider European issue unless more support is offered to Kyiv, writes Aura Sabadus.

Conflict Drones

TURKEYSource

Oct 9, 2025

How energy and trade are redefining US–Turkey regional cooperation

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert">Pınar Dost</span>

As Ankara and Washington are recalibrating their energy and trade strategies, a new model of US–Turkey cooperation is emerging.

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Ahmed Aboudouh

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Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs Scowcroft Middle East Security Initiative

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Shahira Amin

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs Scowcroft Middle East Security Initiative

Arabic Economy & Business

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Defne Arslan

Senior Director

Atlantic Council Turkey Program

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Marino Auffant

Nonresident Senior Fellow

GeoStrategy Initiative Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

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Lisa Basquel

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Meredith Berger

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Global Energy Center

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EXIM Bank Chairman John Jovanovic on US priorities for global competitiveness

AN AC FRONT PAGE EVENT—John Jovanovic, president and chairman of the Export-Import Bank of the United States, discusses EXIM’s role in supporting US manufacturing, strengthening supply chains, and recalibrating trade.
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The tenth Global Energy Forum will chart the course for continued innovation, collaboration, and leadership in the global energy transition. 
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