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Accelerating U.S. Nuclear Leadership

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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

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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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Managing Energy, Economic, and Environmental Transition: Workshop Report

The transition from coal-dependent economies to ones driven by sustainable energy sources presents a global challenge. The just transition concept recognizes the importance of addressing societal impacts, environmental sustainability, governance, and financial mechanisms. 

Report by Neelima Jain — May 21, 2024

Strategic Perspectives on U.S. Electric Demand Growth

The United States faces surging growth in electric demand, which is placing considerable strain on the power sector. How should policymakers assess the opportunities, risks, and challenges of the moment and deliver a strategy-informed policy response?

Commentary by Cy McGeady — May 20, 2024

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Experts React: Energy and Trade Implications of Tariffs on Chinese Imports

An audio version of “Experts React: Energy and Trade Implications of Tariffs on Chinese Imports,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Joseph Majkut, William Alan Reinsch, Scott Kennedy, Emily Benson, Gracelin Baskaran, Jane Nakano, and Quill Robsinson. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Podcast Episode by Joseph Majkut, William Alan Reinsch, Scott Kennedy, Emily Benson, Gracelin Baskaran, Jane Nakano, and Quill Robinson — May 15, 2024

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Leveraging Argentina’s Mineral Resources for Economic Growth

Despite facing significant macroeconomic challenges, Argentina remains one of the most attractive mining jurisdictions in the world, given both its mineral potential and the stability of its investor-friendly mining policies.

Commentary by Gracelin Baskaran and Florence Yu — May 14, 2024

Audio Briefs

Leveraging Argentina’s Mineral Resources for Economic Growth

An audio version of “Leveraging Argentina’s Mineral Resources for Economic Growth,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Gracelin Baskaran and Florence Yu. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Podcast Episode by Gracelin Baskaran and Florence Yu — May 14, 2024

Audio Briefs

Experts React: Energy and Trade Implications of Tariffs on Chinese Imports

On May 14, 2024, the White House announced increased tariffs on Chinese imports. In this commentary, CSIS scholars delve into key aspects of these new tariffs and the sectors where they apply.

Commentary by Joseph Majkut, William Alan Reinsch, Scott Kennedy, Emily Benson, Gracelin Baskaran, Jane Nakano, and Quill Robinson — May 14, 2024

The Strategic Value of Modern Grid Technologies

Please join CSIS for a conversation between Louise White and Cy McGeady. The two will discuss a new DOE Liftoff Report on Innovative Grid Deployment and how key technologies can quickly and affordably expand system capacity.

Event — May 13, 2024

Energy 360°

Oil Market Interventions

Adi Imsirovic and Ben Cahill discuss the short term oil market outlook and the impact of embargoes, sanctions, and other interventions on global crude and product flows.

Podcast Episode by Ben Cahill and Adi Imsirovic — May 13, 2024

CSIS Energy 360

Oil Market Interventions

This week, Adi Imsirovic and Ben Cahill discuss the short term oil market outlook and the impact of embargoes, sanctions, and other interventions on global crude and product flows.

Transcript — May 13, 2024

The EPA Power Plant Rule amid Demand Growth

A new EPA rule on power plant emissions raises major questions about the ability of the U.S. power sector to simultaneously meet demand growth and backfill a retiring coal fleet, all while maintaining reliability and affordability. 

Commentary by Cy McGeady — May 10, 2024