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Dagres joins Monocle to discuss the latest on the Iran nuclear talks

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What Trump’s new executive orders mean for the US nuclear energy industry

By Jennifer T. Gordon

The US president signed four executive orders on May 23 intended to usher in an “American nuclear renaissance.”
Energy & Environment Nuclear Energy
Dagres joins Monocle to discuss the latest on the Iran nuclear talks

New Atlanticist Apr 29, 2025

Are small modular reactors in Kazakhstan’s nuclear energy future?

By Aruzhan Meirkhanova

While Kazakhstan’s immediate nuclear focus is on a large-scale power plant, in the coming years small modular reactors could offer several advantages.
Central Asia Nuclear Energy
Dagres joins Monocle to discuss the latest on the Iran nuclear talks

EnergySource Mar 7, 2025

The US can reduce Russia’s nuclear energy—and geopolitical—influence

By Marina Lorenzini

As the Trump administration outlines its energy priorities, strengthening the US nuclear industry remains a point of bipartisan agreement. Revitalizing this sector will lead not only to domestic economic growth, but also a reduction in Russia’s dominance in global nuclear markets and its geopolitical leverage.
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The role of the oil and gas industry in the energy transition

By Atlantic Council

Atlantic Council 2020 Global Energy Forum The Role of the Oil and Gas Industry in the Energy Transition Conversation With: Musabbeh Al-Kaabi, Chief Executive Officer, Petroleum and Petrochemicals, Mubadala Investment Company Panel Discussion: Dr. Barbara Burger, President, Technology Ventures, Chevron Corporation Anatol Feygin, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, Cheniere Energy Inc. Dr. Robert […]

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Dec 9, 2021

Dagres joins Monocle to discuss the latest on the Iran nuclear talks

By Atlantic Council

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Dec 5, 2021

Azodi joins BBC Persian to discuss the economic implications of reviving the JCPOA

By Atlantic Council

Defense Policy Economic Sanctions

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Dec 2, 2021

Azodi quoted in Al Jazeera on the US strategy towards Iran’s revival of nuclear talks in Vienna

By Atlantic Council

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Dec 2, 2021

Azodi quoted in Al Jazeera on US’ plan B if the Iran nuclear talks in Vienna fail

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EnergySource

Nov 24, 2021

The EU contributed to its own energy crisis, but diversification can solve it

By Ellen Wald

The EU's energy policies are partly responsible for the impact soaring gas prices are having across the bloc. But the EU still has an opportunity to readjust, find a way out of this crisis, and prevent future ones.

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

In the News

Nov 20, 2021

Nasr with NPR Capradio News: Iran and U.S. are trying to renegotiate nuclear deal

By Atlantic Council

Iran Nuclear Deterrence

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Nov 20, 2021

Nasr with NPR Illinois FM 91.9: Iran and U.S. are trying to renegotiate nuclear deal

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Iran Nuclear Deterrence

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Nov 19, 2021

Gordon quoted in Reuters on VTR and the US Budget
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New Atlanticist

Nov 12, 2021

COP26 is coming to a close. Here are the wins and losses.

By Dan Peleschuk

We pulled together a selection of our experts' commentary on what mattered at COP26 (and what didn't).

Climate Change & Climate Action Energy & Environment

EnergySource

Nov 10, 2021

Nuclear power and the energy transition in non-OECD countries

By Robert F. Ichord, Jr.

In non-OECD countries, nuclear power's role in immediate emissions reductions appears to be minimal, due to long lead times and other mitigating factors. But after 2030, rapid innovation could mean that nuclear energy will have a much more important part to play. OECD countries should partner with non-OECD countries to lay the groundwork now.

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Kayla T. Orta

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Rita Baranwal

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Sherri Goodman

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Adrienne Arsht National Security Resilience Initiative Global Energy Center

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Joyce Connery

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Energy & Environment Nuclear Energy

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Rumina Velshi

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Nuclear Energy Policy Initiative

Nuclear Energy

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George David Banks

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