Geopolitics & Energy Security

Geopolitics & Energy Security

The combination of energy and geopolitics can disrupt regional stability and have major effects on global energy markets. By monitoring challenges and opportunities at this intersection, emerging risks can be identified and trends can be highlighted to provide a clearer picture of the global energy landscape.

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Bell quoted in Financial Times on the war in Ukraine

Dispatches Mar 17, 2026

How the Iran war could trigger a European energy crisis

By Lisa Basquel

Refilling Europe’s depleted gas storage—already a difficult task given the continent’s efforts to stop purchasing Russian gas—is even more difficult now with the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed.
Conflict Economy & Business
Bell quoted in Financial Times on the war in Ukraine

UkraineAlert Mar 17, 2026

The Iran war is good for the Russian economy but bad for Putin’s prestige

By Maksym Beznosiuk, Will Dixon

From Armenia and Syria to Venezuela and Iran, Moscow’s inability since 2022 to aid its allies in times of crisis has seriously damaged Russia’s reputation as a global power, write Maksym Beznosiuk and Will Dixon.
Conflict Geopolitics & Energy Security
Bell quoted in Financial Times on the war in Ukraine

Dispatches Mar 13, 2026

Romania’s drone and energy plans with Ukraine make Europe stronger and more secure

Romanian President Nicușor Dan hosted his Ukrainian counterpart on March 12, underscoring Bucharest’s growing role in regional security.
Drones Geopolitics & Energy Security

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The impact of the Iran conflict on global energy markets
Energy & Environment Geopolitics & Energy Security Iran Middle East
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Content

In the News

Mar 2, 2022

Bell quoted in Financial Times on the war in Ukraine
Energy & Environment Geopolitics & Energy Security

In the News

Mar 1, 2022

Sullivan in Arab News: The dangerous energy dance between the EU and Russia
Energy & Environment Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Mar 1, 2022

Sullivan in Arab News: OPEC+ meets in times of great uncertainty
Geopolitics & Energy Security Middle East

In the News

Mar 1, 2022

Riley quoted in The Telegraph on Russian energy boycotts
Energy & Environment Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Mar 1, 2022

Sullivan joins Asharq News to discuss NS2 bankruptcy
Arabic Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion

EnergySource

Feb 28, 2022

Rapid response: The future of European energy security

By Global Energy Center experts

Experts offer recommendations for Europe to pursue energy security in the short, medium, and long term.

Energy & Environment Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Feb 28, 2022

Shaffer for Foreign Policy: Putin Just Pushed the World Into an Even Bigger Energy Crisis
Europe & Eurasia Geopolitics & Energy Security

In the News

Feb 27, 2022

Ellinas in Cyprus Mail: The Impact of Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine on Global Energy
Energy Markets & Governance Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Feb 26, 2022

Sullivan quoted in The Independent Arabia on timing of Biden’s action on NS2
Arabic Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Feb 25, 2022

Ellinas in Cyprus Economic Society: Cyprus LNG Import Project – Questions that Will Not Go Away
Geopolitics & Energy Security Oil and Gas
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Experts

Fellow

Ahmed Aboudouh

Former Nonresident Fellow

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

Arabic China

Fellow

Yesar Al-Maleki

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Iraq Initiative Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Arabic Geopolitics & Energy Security

Fellow

Shahira Amin

Nonresident Senior Fellow

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

Arabic Economy & Business

Expert

Defne Arslan

Senior Director

Atlantic Council Turkey Program

Economy & Business Energy & Environment

Fellow

Marino Auffant

Nonresident Senior Fellow

GeoStrategy Initiative Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

Economy & Business Energy & Environment

Staff

Kiran Baez

Program Assistant

Atlantic Council Turkey Program

Central Asia Geopolitics & Energy Security
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Public Event Wed, May 13, 2026 • 9:00 am ET

The 2026 Iraq Dialogue
Geopolitics & Energy Security Iraq Middle East Politics & Diplomacy
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