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In March 2026, the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) announced it was investigating "structural excess capacity and production in manufacturing sectors" in 16 economies.
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For years, the energy transition was discussed as a shift that would happen in steady, predictable increments. But a massive surge in electricity demand in recent years—now colliding...
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March 4, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am est
On February 28, the United States and Israel launched an attack on Iran, resulting in the deaths of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Hosseini Khamenei and senior Iranian leaders and military officials. Iran has retaliated with attacks on nearby US military bases and the energy infrastructure of regional allies, while also halting oil and gas shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, all of which has inflamed tensions throughout the Middle East. While the strategic objectives and end-goal of the US and Israeli operation remain unclear, short and medium-term geopolitical impacts and implications for energy markets are sure to be felt throughout the global economy.
The Center on Global Energy Policy (CGEP) at Columbia University SIPA hosted a rapid response webinar on the latest developments, their evolving impacts on oil and gas markets, and the potential paths ahead for the nation, the region, and the world.
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This public event will be hosted via Zoom HERE. Upon registration, a confirmation email will be sent to you with the Zoom access link for the briefing.For more information about the briefing, please contact [email protected].
More than a month into the Iran conflict, the United States and Iran are at a critical inflection point.
The recent military operation to remove Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores raises several implications for the future of Venezuela and Latin America, geopolitics, and energy markets. Cosponsored by SIPA’s Institute of Global Politics (IGP) and Center for Global Energy Policy (CGEP), along with Columbia’s Institute of Latin American Studies (ILAS), this webinar will analyze the circumstances and impact of their capture and extradition to New York to face narcoterrorism and drug trafficking charges.
The Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University SIPA's Women in Energy initiative and Accenture invite you to join us for an evening of conversation and networking...
The Columbia Global Energy Summit 2026 is an annual event dedicated to thought-provoking discussions around the critical energy and climate challenges facing the global community.
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The White House declared last week that President Trump finally "broke OPEC" after the United Arab Emirates withdrew from the cartel.
