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Russian Oil Sanctions Demand Persistence

The new U.S. sanctions imposed on Russia will succeed in reducing Moscow’s oil revenues. But policymakers should be on guard for evasion tactics, including shell companies and surreptitious cargo transfers, and prepare for a medium-term campaign to retain the upper hand.

Commentary by Clayton Seigle — January 14, 2025

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U.S. LNG: Remapping Energy Security

Europe's wartime shift from Russian gas to U.S. LNG is reshaping global energy trade. A new CSIS interactive feature demonstrates how transatlantic cooperation is critical for ensuring European energy security and hastening the energy transition.

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Energy 360°

Why Permitting Reform Matters

This week, CSIS Energy Security and Climate Change Program Senior Adviser Linda Stuntz, Senior Associate John Larsen, and Fellow Cy McGeady join Quill Robinson to discuss permitting reform. 

Podcast Episode by Quill Robinson, Linda Stuntz, John Larsen, and Cy McGeady — August 5, 2024

CSIS Energy 360

Why Permitting Reform Matters

This week, CSIS Energy Security and Climate Change Program Senior Adviser Linda Stuntz, Senior Associate John Larsen, and Fellow Cy McGeady join Quill Robinson to discuss permitting reform. 

Transcript — August 5, 2024

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What Does the Data Reveal about China’s Evolving Energy System?

An audio version of “What Does the Data Reveal about China’s Evolving Energy System?,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS’s Ray Cai and Joseph Majkut. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Podcast Episode by Ray Cai and Joseph Majkut — July 31, 2024

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Energy 360°

Energy and Climate Change in the 2024 Presidential Election

This week, Kevin Book of Clearview Energy Partners joins Quill Robinson,  Senior Program Manager and Associate Fellow, to discuss the climate and energy policy implications of the 2024 presidential election. 

Podcast Episode by Quill Robinson and Kevin Book — July 30, 2024

CSIS Energy 360

What Does the Data Reveal about China’s Evolving Energy System?

Record growth in renewable capacity is propelling the transformation of China’s energy system. However, uncertainties remain as the Chinese government contends with energy security concerns and continues its green industrial policy push. 

Critical Questions by Ray Cai and Joseph Majkut — July 30, 2024

Audio Briefs

Experts React: Senators Manchin and Barrasso Announce Permitting Reform Bill

An audio version of “Experts React: Senators Manchin and Barrasso Announce Permitting Reform Bill,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Quill Robinson, Kunro Irié, Ray Cai, and Cy McGeady. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Podcast Episode by Quill Robinson, Kunro Irié, Ray Cai, and Cy McGeady — July 26, 2024

Audio Briefs

Experts React: Senators Manchin and Barrasso Announce Permitting Reform Bill

The federal permitting process is hindering progress on the United States' energy security and climate change goals. A recently announced bill from Senators Joe Manchin (I-WV) and John Barrasso (R-WY) could help address this issue. 

Commentary by Quill Robinson, Kunro Irié, Ray Cai, and Cy McGeady — July 25, 2024