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China’s Essential Role in the Gulf States’ Energy Transitions

China has established itself as an essential partner in Gulf states’ energy transition, serving as an investor and developer in renewable energy projects. Western governments, however, have been reluctant to compete with Chinese enterprises in the region.

Brief by Faris Al-Sulayman and Jon B. Alterman — December 11, 2023

Natural Gas Can Deliver Energy Justice and Climate Progress in Africa

Africa is already facing an energy crisis. While the European Union's 27 member countries agreed to call for a phase-out of unabated fossil fuels, cutting off future natural gas investment would be crippling for Africa’s economic, energy, and human development.

Commentary by Gracelin Baskaran and Quill Robinson — December 11, 2023

Trade Challenges

This week the Scholl Chair unpacks how the United States can better address global collective action problems and how these issues are impacting the global trading system.

Commentary by William Alan Reinsch — December 11, 2023

Lawmakers Will Need to Own the Consequences of Letting Section 702 Lapse

Congress needs to act quickly to protect the nation from espionage and other threats. It should pass a long-term renewal of Section 702 or at least extend the program until April to allow time for detailed negotiations and legislative procedure.

Commentary by Emily Harding — December 11, 2023

Clean Investment Trends

This week, Trevor Houser, a partner at the Rhodium Group, joins Allegra Dawes (CSIS) to discuss highlights from the Clean Investment Monitor.

Transcript — December 11, 2023

Can Qatar Navigate Fraught Hostage Negotiations with Hamas?

Although Israel confronts agonizing dilemmas in trying to rescue the hostages held in Gaza, the Qataris exercise a great deal of patience and have an innate sense of how to mediate and negotiate.

Commentary by Christopher P. Costa — December 8, 2023