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Experts React: Progress and Setbacks at COP30

COP30 showcased noteworthy progress while exposing persistent roadblocks in global climate diplomacy. CSIS experts react to the conference’s most significant outcomes and their implications for the future of climate, energy, health, development, and the COP process at large.

Commentary by Leslie Abrahams, Jane Nakano, Noam Unger, J. Stephen Morrison, Katherine E. Bliss, Mathias Zacarias, Ray Cai, and Alexis Burns — November 25, 2025

Trade Deals and a New Chapter for American Nuclear?

A slew of recently announced trade deals and investment agreements could amount to the most ambitious U.S. government action to support nuclear energy in decades, but key questions remain.

Critical Questions by Ray Cai, Jane Nakano, and Joseph Majkut — November 7, 2025

How the Power of Siberia 2 Deal Could Reshape Global Energy

A new gas deal between Russia and China is a diplomatic coup that raises energy, economic, and geopolitical implications amidst a tectonic geopolitical shift underway.

Critical Questions by Jane Nakano and Leslie Palti-Guzman — September 5, 2025

Experts React: Energy Policy in the Reconciliation Debate

The House of Representatives released its initial budget reconciliation bill, significantly changing the energy policy landscape in the United States. In this Experts React, our team examines the most momentous, surprising, and nuanced aspects of the proposed legislation.

Commentary by Joseph Majkut, Clayton Seigle, Kyle Danish, Leslie Abrahams, Jane Nakano, Arushi Sharma Frank, and Mathias Zacarias — May 15, 2025

U.S.-China Trade War and the Future of U.S. LNG

No U.S. LNG has reached China since early February as the bilateral trade tension intensifies, obfuscating the prospect for strong LNG trade between the world’s largest LNG importer and exporter. What are its commercial, economic, and geoeconomic implications?

Commentary by Jane Nakano — April 29, 2025

The Minerals Security Partnership Under the South Korean Leadership

What opportunities does South Korea’s chairmanship bring to the Mineral Security Partnership, a global initiative launched by the United States to strengthen minerals supply chains? What are the synergies between the United States and South Korea?

Commentary by Hyun Soo Cho and Jane Nakano — January 28, 2025

Experts React: DOE LNG Study Highlights and Implications

The Department of Energy released its long-awaited study on U.S. liquified natural gas exports, offering a comprehensive update on economic and environmental analysis. Experts discuss key highlights and implications for the next administration.

Commentary by Joseph Majkut, Jane Nakano, Kevin Book, Arvind Ravikumar, Ben Cahill, Leslie Palti-Guzman, Cy McGeady, Kunro Irié, and Janet M. Whittaker — December 20, 2024