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Jun 17, 2021

Why the Arctic matters

By Julia Nesheiwat

The Arctic may appear a faraway place with little significance to most societies, but its safety and security are vital to the entire planet. Its unique yet fragile ecosystem, abundance of natural resources and opportunities, and wealth of human history and cultures make it absolutely essential.

Energy & Environment Geopolitics & Energy Security

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Jun 16, 2021

Ferziger in Foreign Policy: “Climate Policies Could Hand Power and Profits Back to OPEC”

By Atlantic Council

Climate Change & Climate Action Energy & Environment

In the News

Jun 16, 2021

Katz in the Hill: “Who benefits — buyer or seller — from gas pipelines and dependency relationships?”

By Atlantic Council

Geopolitics & Energy Security Middle East

UkraineAlert

Jun 14, 2021

Geopolitical weapon: Putin’s pipeline nears completion

By Benjamin Schmitt

This week's summit meeting between Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin may be one of the last opportunities for the US to take a stand against the Kremlin's controversial Nord Stream 2 pipeline project.

Geopolitics & Energy Security Russia

GeoTech Cues

Jun 11, 2021

Can AgriTech entrepreneurs save the Middle East’s food supply?

By Hezha Barzani and Matthew Goodman

On June 9, the Atlantic Council’s GeoTech Center and empowerME Initiative hosted a private, on-the-record roundtable. Read the key takeaways.

Energy & Environment Energy Transitions

EnergySource

Jun 10, 2021

Biden-Harris administration hundred-day supply chain review: Key takeaways for minerals security in the energy transition

By Reed Blakemore

The White House has recently released findings from a hundred-day review of supply chains, which included specific recommendations for securing key minerals and metals critical to the energy transition. This report serves as an important first step as the United States begins to address the mineral supply chain challenge, and highlights several important themes policymakers will continue to grapple with as they search for solutions.

Energy & Environment Energy Transitions

In the News

Jun 10, 2021

Morningstar Quoted in Brussels Morning on Nord Stream 2

Europe & Eurasia Geopolitics & Energy Security

UkraineAlert

Jun 8, 2021

Ukrainians fear betrayal over Putin’s pipeline

By Diane Francis

The prospect of NATO and US-Russia summits in mid-June is creating anxiety in Ukraine, which finds itself in the role of bystander despite the nation’s prominent position on the agendas for both meetings.

European Union Geopolitics & Energy Security

UkraineAlert

Jun 3, 2021

Ukraine’s energy future is tied to European integration

By Olga Bielkova

Energy transformation is possible in Ukraine. In order to make this vision a reality, Ukrainians must first define it and commit to consistent implementation, election cycles notwithstanding.

Energy Markets & Governance Energy Transitions

UkraineAlert

May 27, 2021

Decarbonization in Ukraine

By Nataliya Katser-Buchkovska

More and more countries are pledging to become carbon neutral. This is creating opportunities for Ukraine to diversify its energy sources while becoming increasingly integrated with the country’s European neighbors.

Energy Transitions Geopolitics & Energy Security

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