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Jan 22, 2025

Shaffer in Real Clear Energy: “The Hidden Renewable Energy in Central Asia”

By Brenda Shaffer

Central Asia Energy & Environment

EnergySource

Jan 22, 2025

China’s lithium-ion battery exports: Why are US prices so low?

By Joseph Webster

Export prices for Chinese batteries entering the US are lower than for any other market, suggesting that China may be engaging in anti-competitive behavior. As batteries grow in importance for commercial and military applications, the US should increase tariffs on Chinese battery imports to bolster US and allied manufacturing capabilities.

China Energy & Environment

UkraineAlert

Jan 21, 2025

Ukrainian parliament prepares to vote on Bulgarian nuclear reactor purchase

By Stephen Blank

Ukraine is poised to purchase a pair of Soviet-era nuclear reactors from Bulgaria in a deal that highlights the country’s struggle for greater energy security amid Russia’s ongoing bombardment of civilian infrastructure, writes Stephen Blank.

Conflict European Union

Global Energy Agenda

Jan 20, 2025

Shaffer in Real Clear Energy: “Iran’s Energy Crisis”

By Brenda Shaffer

Energy & Environment Geopolitics & Energy Security

Issue Brief

Jan 17, 2025

Syria’s energy sector and its impact on stability and regional developments

By Brenda Shaffer

An analysis of Syria’s energy resources and infrastructure, and outlook on the future of Syrian energy production and trade.

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

In the News

Jan 16, 2025

Webster quoted in Barron’s on new sanctions on the Russian oil industry

By Joseph Webster

Economic Sanctions Energy & Environment

Report

Jan 15, 2025

Securing a free and open world: A US-EU blueprint to counter China and Russia

By Kaush Arha, Peter Harrell, and Jörn Fleck

An enhanced strategic partnership between the United States and the European Union can advance interests for both sides amid immense geopolitical challenges.

China Defense Industry

New Atlanticist

Jan 10, 2025

Moldova is the real loser from the end of Russian gas transit through Ukraine

By Suriya Evans-Pritchard Jayanti

The energy crisis in Moldova after the end of Russian gas transit highlights the urgent need for Chișinău to reform its energy sector.

Energy Markets & Governance Geopolitics & Energy Security

In the News

Jan 10, 2025

Khakova quoted in the BBC on US and UK sanctions on the Russian oil industry

By Olga Khakova

Economic Sanctions Energy & Environment

In the News

Jan 7, 2025

Khakova was quoted in HuffPost on Ukraine’s switch from Russian to US gas 

By Olga Khakova

Energy & Environment Europe & Eurasia

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