Jane Nakano

Senior Fellow, Energy Security and Climate Change Program
Jane Nakano

Jane Nakano is a senior fellow in the Energy Security and Climate Change Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). Her research interests include U.S. energy policy; energy geopolitics; global market and policy developments concerning natural gas, hydrogen, nuclear energy, and critical minerals; and energy security and climate issues in the Asia-Pacific region. She frequently writes and speaks on these issues at domestic and international conferences and to media around the world. She has also testified before Congress on China's competitiveness in energy technology manufacturing and exports as well as U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports and before the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission on U.S.-China nuclear energy cooperation. Prior to joining CSIS in 2010, Nakano worked in the Office of International Affairs in the U.S. Department of Energy, where she covered a host of energy, economic, and political issues in Asia. From 2001 to 2002, she served at the U.S. embassy in Tokyo as a special assistant to the energy attaché. Nakano graduated from Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service and holds a master’s degree from Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs.

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The Iran Conflict Illuminates Taiwan’s Unique Energy Security Challenge

The Iran war has exposed key challenges in Taiwan’s energy system. Taipei needs to address these challenges to successfully balance the need for more electricity, emissions mitigation, and greater resilience against supply disruptions.

Commentary by Yu-Hsuan Yeh, Bonny Lin, and Jane Nakano — May 14, 2026

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The Iran Conflict Illuminates Taiwan’s Unique Energy Security Challenge

An audio version of “⁠The Iran Conflict Illuminates Taiwan’s Unique Energy Security Challenge⁠,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Yu-Hsuan Yeh, Bonny Lin, and Jane Nakano. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Podcast Episode by Yu-Hsuan Yeh, Bonny Lin, and Jane Nakano — May 14, 2026

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China’s Nuclear Energy Priorities Under Its 15th Five-Year Plan

China's 15th Five-Year Plan has far-ranging implications for the nuclear energy, not only for the future of global nuclear sector but also for China’s influence and competitiveness in innovation and supply chains.

Report by Jane Nakano and Yu-Hsuan Yeh — May 11, 2026

Meeting Strategic Demand for Batteries

Please join the CSIS Energy Security and Climate Change Program for a timely panel discussion on the expanding role of battery technologies—and what it will take to meet rising demand in an evolving market and policy environment.

Event — May 4, 2026

A New Phase for the U.S. Battery Industry

U.S. battery manufacturing is at a critical inflection point just as the industry becomes increasingly central to energy priorities. This report examines key dynamics shaping the U.S. battery value chain and discusses strategies to address its most pressing needs.

Report by Ray Cai and Jane Nakano — April 27, 2026

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What Are the Implications of the Iran Conflict for Japan?

An audio version of “⁠What Are the Implications of the Iran Conflict for Japan?⁠,” a new Commentary by CSIS's Kristi Govella and Jane Nakano. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Podcast Episode by Kristi Govella and Jane Nakano — March 20, 2026

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Japanese Energy Companies Step Up U.S. Investments

An audio version of “⁠Japanese Energy Companies Step Up U.S. Investments⁠,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Ben Cahill and Jane Nakano. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Podcast Episode by Ben Cahill and Jane Nakano — January 23, 2026

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