Joseph Majkut

Director, Energy Security and Climate Change Program
Joseph Majkut

Joseph Majkut is director of the Energy Security and Climate Change Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). In this role, he leads the program's work understanding the geopolitics of energy and climate change and working to ensure a global energy transition that is responsive to the risks of climate change and the economic and strategic priorities of the United States and the world. Joseph is an expert in climate science, climate policy, and risk and uncertainty analysis for decisionmaking. He is frequently cited in trade and national media on the politics of climate change and has testified before Congress on climate change and science. Before CSIS, Majkut worked as the director of climate policy at the Niskanen Center, where he led that group's efforts to research and promote carbon pricing, low-carbon innovation, regulatory reform, and other market reforms to speed decarbonization. From 2014 to 2015, he worked in the U.S. Senate as a congressional science fellow, supported by the American Association for the Advancement of Science and the American Geosciences Institute. He holds a PhD from Princeton University in atmospheric and oceanic sciences, a master’s degree in applied mathematics from the Delft University of Technology, and a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Harvey Mudd College.

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Electrifying Greece with Georgios Stassis

This week, Joseph and Quill speak with Georgios Stassis, CEO of the Public Power Corporation in Greece, about the transatlantic relationship, energy affordability, and shifts in the utility sector.

Podcast Episode by Joseph Majkut, Quill Robinson, and Georgios Stassis — April 23, 2025

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The Post-Post-Paris World: Evaluating Options for Global Climate

Please join the CSIS Energy Security and Climate Change Program for a timely conversation featuring Sarah Ladislaw, David Victor, and Mario Loyola as we explore the forces redefining global climate action and the difficult questions facing policymakers.

Event — April 22, 2025

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Unleashing America's Natural Resources with Bruce Westerman

This week, Joseph and Quill meet Rep. Bruce Westerman, the representative for Arkansas's 4th congressional district and Chairman of the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Podcast Episode by Joseph Majkut, Quill Robinson, and Rep. Bruce Westerman — April 9, 2025

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Energy in the Trade War Crossfire

Please join the CSIS Energy Security and Climate Change Program as we discuss the policy and industry implications of the escalating trade war.

Event — April 8, 2025

Securing the Fundamentals of U.S. Competitiveness and Leadership in AI

Join the CSIS Economic Security and Technology Program for a discussion on our latest report on AI, energy, and industrial competitiveness. Experts will examine key enablers of AI deployment, policy levers for progress, and the geopolitical and economic impacts of these shifts.

Event — April 2, 2025

Undercharged: Energy, Climate, and the Evolving Transatlantic Relationship

Energy and climate policy will likely be a major source of tension in the transatlantic relationship. But forging a joint approach to cleantech manufacturing can ensure mutual energy security, economic competitiveness, and international strength.

Report by Max Bergmann, Joseph Majkut, and Federico Steinberg — March 28, 2025

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Norway's Energy Strategy with Torgeir Stordal

Joseph and Quill talk with Torgeir Stordal, Director General of the Norwegian Offshore Directorate, about Norway’s energy future, balancing development with environmental goals, and managing offshore resources.

Podcast Episode by Joseph Majkut, Quill Robinson, and Torgeir Stordal — March 26, 2025

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