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We provide innovative, strategic insights and policy solutions by examining energy issues at the intersection of geopolitics, policy, markets, and development. Collaborating with leaders in government, industry, academia, and civil society, our team develops projects to help decisionmakers design smart energy policies that balance economic, environmental, and security priorities.
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Clayton Seigle cited in Deutsche Welle — May 5, 2025
Russian oil prices are sliding. That's not enough to stop Putin's war machine — yet.
Clayton Seigle in Business Insider — April 17, 2025
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Clayton Seigle in Barron's — April 17, 2025
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IRA Tax Credits Are Crucial for U.S. Geothermal Leadership
Podcast Episode by Ray Cai — May 19, 2025

IRA Tax Credits Are Crucial for U.S. Geothermal Leadership
Commentary by Ray Cai — May 19, 2025
Experts React: Energy Policy in the Reconciliation Debate
Commentary by Joseph Majkut, Clayton Seigle, Kyle Danish, Leslie Abrahams, Jane Nakano, Arushi Sharma Frank, and Mathias Zacarias — May 15, 2025
Experts React: Energy Policy in the Reconciliation Debate
Podcast Episode by Joseph Majkut, Clayton Seigle, Kyle Danish, Leslie Abrahams, Jane Nakano, Arushi Sharma Frank, and Mathias Zacarias — May 15, 2025

With Extra Oil, Trump Already Has His Big Saudi Win
Podcast Episode by Clayton Seigle — May 12, 2025

With Extra Oil, Trump Already Has His Big Saudi Win
Commentary by Clayton Seigle — May 12, 2025

Great Power Competition: Surveying Global Electricity Strategies for AI
Podcast Episode by Cy McGeady and Rebecca Riess — May 8, 2025

Great Power Competition: Surveying Global Electricity Strategies for AI
Commentary by Cy McGeady and Rebecca Riess — May 8, 2025