Leslie Palti-Guzman

Senior Associate (Non-Resident), Energy Security and Climate Change Program
Leslie Palti-Guzman

Leslie Palti-Guzman is a seasoned energy market analyst, strategic advisor, entrepreneur, and podcaster. She is a recognized expert in global gas markets, commodity trading, liquefied natural gas (LNG) infrastructure, energy policy, maritime trade, and geoeconomics. She is the founder of Energy Vista, a strategic advisory firm delivering foresight at the intersection of energy, shipping, and global affairs—leveraging open-source intelligence, alternative data, and a high-level network. Previously, Leslie cofounded and led Gas Vista, a predictive analytics firm focused on seaborne commodity flows. Its proprietary platform, Leviaton, offered forward-looking insights into LNG trade, shipping routes, and emissions. In 2023, Gas Vista and Leviaton were acquired by SynMax, where she served as head of research and Leviaton product owner. Leslie is a senior fellow at NYU’s Center for Global Affairs and a senior associate at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). She hosts the Energy Vista podcast, which explores the geopolitics of energy. She has testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources and frequently speaks at global forums and on television as an expert commentator. Her earlier roles include leading global gas at Rapidan Energy Group, serving as a non-resident fellow at Columbia University’s Center on Global Energy Policy, and working as a senior analyst at Eurasia Group. She holds an MA from the Fletcher School at Tufts and degrees from Sciences Po Paris. A native French speaker also fluent in Spanish, Leslie lives in New York City with her husband and two children.

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What Does the Iran War Mean for Global Energy Markets?

In this Experts React, the CSIS Energy Security and Climate Change team evaluates how markets are responding to current events and identifies signposts for escalation or relaxation.

Commentary by Joseph Majkut, Kevin Book, Adi Imsirovic, Sarah Emerson, Raad Alkadiri, Leslie Palti-Guzman, and Ben Cahill — March 6, 2026

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What Does the Iran War Mean for Global Energy Markets?

An audio version of “⁠What Does the Iran War Mean for Global Energy Markets?⁠,” a new Commentary by Joseph Majkut, Kevin Book, Adi Imsirovic, Sarah Emerson, Raad Alkadiri, Leslie Palti-Guzman, and Ben Cahill. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Podcast Episode by Joseph Majkut, Kevin Book, Adi Imsirovic, Sarah Emerson, Raad Alkadiri, Leslie Palti-Guzman, and Ben Cahill — March 6, 2026

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How the Power of Siberia 2 Deal Could Reshape Global Energy

A new gas deal between Russia and China is a diplomatic coup that raises energy, economic, and geopolitical implications amidst a tectonic geopolitical shift underway.

Critical Questions by Jane Nakano and Leslie Palti-Guzman — September 5, 2025

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How the Power of Siberia 2 Deal Could Reshape Global Energy

An audio version of “⁠How the Power of Siberia 2 Deal Could Reshape Global Energy⁠,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS’s Jane Nakano and Leslie Palti-Guzman. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Podcast Episode by Jane Nakano and Leslie Palti-Guzman — September 5, 2025

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Experts React: DOE LNG Study Highlights and Implications

The Department of Energy released its long-awaited study on U.S. liquified natural gas exports, offering a comprehensive update on economic and environmental analysis. Experts discuss key highlights and implications for the next administration.

Commentary by Joseph Majkut, Jane Nakano, Kevin Book, Arvind Ravikumar, Ben Cahill, Leslie Palti-Guzman, Cy McGeady, Kunro Irié, and Janet M. Whittaker — December 20, 2024

Experts React: Energy Implications of Escalating Middle East Conflict

 The escalating turmoil in the Middle East threatens global energy markets, yet oil prices remain stable. What's behind this unexpected calm amid regional conflict? What could trigger a market reversal? CSIS consults leading experts for insights.

Commentary by Kevin Book, Ben Cahill, Adi Imsirovic, Raad Alkadiri, Kunro Irié, and Leslie Palti-Guzman — October 8, 2024

Geopolitical Significance of U.S. LNG

The Biden administration has announced a temporary pause on new export authorizations for proposed LNG projects. In this commentary, some of the geopolitical considerations facing policymakers are considered now that U.S. LNG exports are under question.

Commentary by Kunro Irié, Ben Cahill, Joseph Majkut, and Leslie Palti-Guzman — February 7, 2024

The Global Role of U.S. LNG

Please join the CSIS Energy Security and Climate Change Program for a conversation on the economic, geopolitical, climate, and market implications of U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports.

Event — January 31, 2024