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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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Resilience at Scale: A New Paradigm for Infrastructure Investments

With a focus on climate-resilient infrastructure, join CSIS to discuss the “Resilience at Scale: A Systems Approach to Climate-Resilient Infrastructure Planning” report co-authored by USAID and MCC in support of the President’s Emergency Plan for Adaptation and Resilience. 

Event — October 10, 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

Ocean Warming: A Livelihood Threat to Ghana’s Coastal Fishers

Ocean warming has made the collapse of Ghana’s fisheries virtually inevitable, and overfishing by foreign and local fishers contributes to the problem. CSIS-affiliated experts share insights on transitioning Ghana’s coastal fishing communities to alternate livelihoods. 

Commentary by Emmanuel Akyeampong, John M. Kusimi, and Robert Paarlberg — October 8, 2024

AI Makes Nuclear Viable, Not Yet Inevitable

AI is changing the game for nuclear power. The question now is whether industry can move beyond restarts and build a new reactor—only this will mark the true start of a U.S. nuclear renaissance.

Commentary by Cy McGeady — October 4, 2024

To Cut Methane, Build Global Capacity

Methane will again be high on the agenda at COP29. There is strong momentum on methane reductions in the oil and gas sector, but the next goal should be to accelerate progress by developing new centers of excellence for methane science around the world.

Commentary by Ben Cahill — October 3, 2024

8th U.S.-ROK Joint Public-Private Economic Forum

Please join the Scholl Chair for International Business and Project on Trade and Technology in Atlanta, Georgia, for the 8th Annual Korea-U.S. Public-Private Forum, cohosted by the U.S. Department of State and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea.

Event — October 2, 2024

Accelerating U.S. Nuclear Leadership

Please join the CSIS Energy Security and Climate Change Program for a conversation with Ahmet Tokpinar, Principal Vice President & General Manager of Nuclear at Bechtel.

Event — October 1, 2024

Babel: Translating the Middle East

Peter Schwartzstein: Climate Violence in the Middle East

This week on Babel, Jon Alterman speaks with Peter Schwartzstein, an environmental journalist who reports on water, food security, and the conflict-climate nexus in around 30 countries, mainly in the Middle East and Africa. Together, they discuss Mr. Schwartzstein's new book, The Heat and the Fury: On the Frontlines of Climate Violence, as well as the outlook for climate adaptation in the Middle East, and the ways in which environmental initiatives can build peace in the region. 

Podcast Episode by Jon B. Alterman, Natasha Hall, Will Todman, and Leah Hickert — October 1, 2024

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