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As recently as 18 months ago, many policymakers, academics, and pundits in the United States and Europe were waxing lyrical about the geopolitical benefits of the coming transition to cleaner, [...]

In the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the world appears to be at an inflection point. Business leaders have declared the acceleration of deglobalization and sounded the alarm about [...]

It is not hard to understand why people dream of a future defined by clean energy. As greenhouse gas emissions continue to grow and as extreme weather events become more [...]

This article explores the challenges and opportunities of transitioning to clean energy in the face of geopolitical discord. It acknowledges concerns that climate change measures could exacerbate geopolitical issues and economic slowdowns, but argues that a swift transition to clean energy can stimulate economies, mitigate protectionist forces, and ease great-power tensions. The authors stress the importance of comprehensive policies that address both climate change and geopolitical concerns, and propose that a clean energy economy can bridge the gap between wealthy and impoverished nations while fostering geopolitical stability. The article also discusses the need for reforms in the World Bank to increase funding for clean energy and climate adaptation, and highlights the risks associated with extractive investments in lower-income countries. It suggests that governments can prevent negative outcomes by investing in other sectors and enforcing environmental and social standards. Additionally, the article addresses the challenges posed by trade tensions, protectionism, and great-power competition in the energy transition, and proposes solutions such as international cooperation, trade agreements, and carbon border mechanisms. It emphasizes the importance of collaboration between the United States and China in clean energy and climate diplomacy. Overall, the article advocates for ambitious action in the clean energy transition despite geopolitical challenges, and underscores the significance of a sustainable global economy in promoting peace and prosperity. [Extracted from the article]

ENERGY A Human History By Richard Rhodes 480 pp. Simon & Schuster. $30. Early in Richard Rhodes's new book, ''Energy: A Human History,'' we hear of a prominent citizen using [...]

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Discoveries of shale energy throughout the Americas and beyond will upend geopolitics. 'The fracking revolution required more than just favorable geology; it also took financiers with a tolerance for risk, [...]

History is replete with examples of how countries have either sought to wield their national power to acquire energy, or used their energy resources to achieve foreign policy goals. From [...]

The article highlights the lessons that can be learned from the Iraq war after 10 years. It looks at the benefit to Iraqis, the Middle East and the U.S. of the ousting of Iraqi president Saddam Hussein. It also explores the possible scenarios if the invasion of Iraq did not occur, the opportunity costs of focusing a decade of U.S. attention and effort on Iraq, and the domestic outcome for Iraq and the region.

The revised production quota for the UAE shifted the Emirati calculation in favor of continuing to adhere to the OPEC+ strategy - for the time being. (Bloomberg Opinion) -- The friction between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates that had held oil markets hostage finally ended last week, with an announcement that the Emirati quota from which production cuts are calculated will be increased. [Extracted from the article]