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Beyond Oil: Vision 2030 at Ten

This installment of Charting the Middle East explores the progress Saudi Arabia has made in diversifying its economy 10 years after the launch of Vision 2030.

Newsletter by Michael Ratney — July 15, 2026

Large Load Reform: How Prepared Are U.S. Grid Operators for the AI Era?

FERC’s June 2026 show-cause orders spotlight a fragmented RTO/ISO policy landscape. This policy matrix assesses where grid operators stand—and where they may need major reforms to meet FERC’s large load interconnection criteria.

Commentary by Joseph Majkut, Alexander Garcia, Chelsey Gilchrist, and Malik Jaffal — July 9, 2026

Saudi Vision 2030 at Ten

Ten years after its launch, Vision 2030 remains Saudi Arabia's roadmap for resilience. The Iran war reinforced—not weakened—the case for economic diversification, with AI, digital infrastructure, and strategic adaptation now central to the kingdom's long-term ambitions.

Brief by Michael Ratney and Adel Hamaizia — July 6, 2026

Will New FERC Orders Unlock Electricity for Data Centers?

On June 18, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) ordered regional grid operators to adopt best practices for improving speed to power for large loads while protecting ratepayers from cost shifting. The order encouraged operators to embrace certain approaches but avoided top-down mandates, respecting operators’ rights and acknowledging regional differences in power management. In this conversation, CSIS scholars and guests will analyze this new approach and ask if it will effectively realize national priorities for the power sector.

Event — June 25, 2026