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Webster in China-Russia Report: China reportedly planning to boost economic ties with Russia

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
Webster in China-Russia Report: China reportedly planning to boost economic ties with Russia

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
Webster in China-Russia Report: China reportedly planning to boost economic ties with Russia

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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Dec 18, 2022

Webster in China-Russia Report: China reportedly planning to boost economic ties with Russia
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Dec 15, 2022

Morningstar in Foreign Policy: Why the oil price cap won’t hurt Putin
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Dec 13, 2022

AC Selects: Conference Highlights: Central Europe Week & 360/StratCom

Catch highlights from the 2022 Central Europe Week on the EU’s response to the ongoing war in Ukraine from European Commission Vice-President Věra Jourová and European Commissioner for Energy Kadri Simson. Meanwhile, the DFRLab hosted their annual government-to-government forum, 360/StratCom, featuring cyber and technology strategist and policy leader Camille Stewart Gloster. Related events

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In the News

Dec 13, 2022

Roberts in Natural Gas World: Europe and the Caspian: The gas supply conundrum
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UkraineAlert

Dec 13, 2022

Vladimir Putin: 2022 Loser of the Year

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert">Peter Dickinson</span>

Russian leader Vladimir Putin is the biggest loser of 2022. His disastrous decision to invade Ukraine has left Russia internationally isolated and shattered the country's reputation as a military superpower.

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EnergySource

Dec 12, 2022

Europe and the Caspian: The gas supply conundrum

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert" >John Roberts and Julian Bowden</span>

The Caspian has emerged as a major player in Europe's effort to move away from Russian gas. But logistical and political difficulties could prevent crucial Caspian projects from getting off the ground.

Central Asia Energy & Environment

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Dec 11, 2022

Ellinas in Cyprus Mail: What is the effect of the cap on the price of Russian oil?Ellinas in Cyprus Mail:
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Dec 9, 2022

Shaffer quoted in The Mandarin on Russian oil price caps
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Dec 9, 2022

Webster in The China Project: Mongolian coal anti-corruption protests draw attention of Beijing and Moscow
Central Asia Energy & Environment

TURKEYSource

Dec 7, 2022

Turkey can become an energy hub—but not by going all-in on Russian gas

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert">Yevgeniya Gaber</span>

Turkey has the ambition and potential to play a key role in the regional energy landscape but Russian gas hampers its effort to become a hub.

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Meredith Berger

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