Content

Global Energy Agenda

May 12, 2026

The missing link in the US energy advantage: Connecting supply to demand

By Mike Sommers

The US has the energy supplies to help meet rising demand—its challenge is building the infrastructure to connect one to the other. Permitting reform could change this.

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

Dispatches

May 11, 2026

Five outcomes that would make Trump’s trip to China a success

By Melanie Hart

Though surprises are always possible, the meetings in Beijing will likely be defined by a narrow set of deliverables.

China Economy & Business

Global Energy Agenda

May 11, 2026

Community trust powers energy growth in the United States

By Harry Sideris

To power rapid economic and technological changes in the US, utilities must strengthen systems with speed, discipline, and trust.

Energy & Environment United States and Canada

Dispatches

May 8, 2026

Costa Rica’s paradox of political continuity

By María Fernanda Bozmoski

Across Latin America, voters have punished incumbents and rejected traditional parties. Costa Rica appears to be an exception.

Central America Elections

Dispatches

May 7, 2026

How the Trump administration can reform the Jones Act to lower US energy costs

By David L. Goldwyn, Reid I’Anson, and Andrea Clabough

Shippers should be allowed to use non–Jones Act compliant vessels as long as no alternative is available.

Conflict Economy & Business

Econographics

May 7, 2026

As the Trump-Xi summit draws closer, trade uncertainty still looms large

By Jessie Yin

What China and the United States manage to agree on in Beijing on key export controls or purchase agreements will significantly shape the Trump administration’s approach to rebuilding its tariff wall.

China Economy & Business

Dispatches

May 7, 2026

What the EU-Mercosur trade deal’s provisional implementation means and what comes next

By Stuart Jones, Ignacio Albe

The agreement bridges two highly complementary but historically protectionist markets, offering benefits for both regions.

Economy & Business European Union

Global Energy Agenda

May 7, 2026

The future of US energy security: Building on lessons from the Iran war

By Bob McNally

The global energy disruption caused by the Iran war reveals what US energy policy has gotten right—and wrong. These lessons could pave the way toward a more energy-secure world.

Energy & Environment Geopolitics & Energy Security

Dispatches

May 6, 2026

How the Iran war is affecting Latin America and the Caribbean’s economic outlook

By Ignacio Albe, Enrique Millán-Mejía

The data show how energy and commodity shortages are pushing inflation higher, tightening financial conditions, and slowing growth.

Caribbean Conflict

Global Energy Agenda

May 6, 2026

Unlocking the next source of US energy dominance

By Conner Prochaska

The US is ramping up its fusion research to bridge the gap between what's possible and what's affordable, reliable, and secure.

Energy & Environment Renewables & Advanced Energy

Experts

Events