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US Action Threatens Venezuela-China Oil Flows, Debt Repayment, and Investments
The US intervention in Venezuela may jeopardize both the flow of discounted Venezuelan oil to China's teapot refineries and the role of Chinese oil companies in Venezuela’s upstream business.
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Oil and Venezuela: What’s Next?
Early on January 3, 2026, the United States apprehended Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife and removed Maduro from power. Maduro was transported to New York, where he now faces federal charges of narco-terrorism and drug trafficking.
Columbia Energy Exchange Podcast
with Luisa Palacios
, Richard Nephew
and Daniel Sternoff
• January 6, 2026
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January 28, 2026
• 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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Powering Data Centers: Nuclear Energy and Emerging Careers
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...
Event
• Accenture – One Manhattan West
395 9th Ave, New York
395 9th Ave, New York
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Employment Opportunities
The Senior Director of Research is a key member of the senior leadership team of the Center on Global Energy Policy (CGEP) at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs, reporting to the Founding Director. The role is primarily responsible for the day-to-day management of the organization’s research initiatives. The incumbent will also assist the Founding Director with setting and aligning strategic research priorities with CGEP’s core strategic mandate.
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The Center on Global Energy Policy (CGEP) seeks a proactive and professional Administrative Coordinator to maintain a consistent front-desk presence and represent CGEP to internal and external visitors. Under the supervision of the Senior Administrative Manager, the Administrative Coordinator will also assist with additional responsibilities and provide administrative support to the Founding Director..
The Administrative Coordinator is a resource for the Center’s daily operations, managing basic tech support, coordinating mail and deliveries, arranging catering for meetings, and overseeing general office management to ensure a smooth and professional environment. This is a full-time, in-person role based in New York City and requires on-site presence at the Center five days per week.
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CGEP is accepting applications for Student Research Worker roles in the Fall 2025 semester. Student Research Workers support the administration of our research programs. Assignments will include conducting background research and literature reviews under the direction of research scholars, collating and analyzing data, drafting briefing memos, providing operational support through coordination with other CGEP teams (including assisting researchers with public and private event planning), attending meetings and events, notetaking in private workshops, and other related tasks.
ApplyCGEP is accepting applications for a Student Research Worker position within the Founding Director’s office in the Fall 2025 semester. The Student Research Worker will support the administration of our research programs and work under the Founding Director, Jason Bordoff, and his office support staff. Assignments will include conducting background research and literature reviews under the direction of research scholars, collating and analyzing data, drafting briefing memos, providing operational support through coordination with other CGEP teams (including assisting researchers with public and private event planning), attending meetings and events, notetaking in private workshops, and other related tasks.
For applicants who are interested in this specific role, please specify on your submitted cover letter.
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