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Gulf crisis tests China’s energy stockpile

China’s crude stockpiles and rising domestic gas output are an energy buffer against Gulf disruption in the short term

News and Publications with Anne-Sophie Corbeau & Karen E. Young • Arabian Gulf Business Insight • March 3, 2026

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US-Israeli Attacks on Iran and Global Energy Impacts

On February 28, the US and Israel launched new attacks on Iran targeting primarily the country's leadership, security forces, and missile program.

Blog by Richard Nephew, Karen E. Young, Daniel Sternoff & Anne-Sophie Corbeau • March 2, 2026

US-Israeli Attacks on Iran and Global Energy Impacts

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New Environmental Intelligence Assessment Points to ‘Catastrophic’ Security Risks

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Blog by Kate Guy • February 23, 2026

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The US Is Internationalizing Its Critical Minerals Industrial Policy

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Blog by Zainab Usman • February 13, 2026

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The Widening Middle East Conflict and Its Impact on Energy

On February 28, the United States and Israel launched a campaign against Iran targeting military infrastructure and the regime's core leadership. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and several...

Columbia Energy Exchange Podcast with Anne-Sophie Corbeau , Richard Nephew , Daniel Sternoff and Karen E. Young • March 3, 2026

The Widening Middle East Conflict and Its Impact on Energy

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Supreme Court’s Tariff Ruling: What It Means for Energy

President Trump has aggressively used tariffs as an economic tool, but a US Supreme Court decision on Friday struck down his sweeping tariffs, bringing new uncertainty. The court,...

Columbia Energy Exchange Podcast with Richard Nephew and Trevor Sutton • February 24, 2026

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Alex Fitzsimmons on the DOE’s ‘Energy Dominance’ Agenda

Under the second Trump administration, the US Department of Energy significantly shifted its priorities to align with its “energy dominance" agenda. But one significant point of continuity with...

Columbia Energy Exchange Podcast with Alex Fitzsimmons • February 17, 2026

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March 10, 2026 • 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm est

Careers in Transportation: Women Leading the Future of EVs

Join us for an in-person event exploring careers and opportunities in the rapidly evolving electric vehicle and sustainable transportation ecosystem.

Event • International Affairs Building, 15th Floor
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Careers in Transportation: Women Leading the Future of EVs

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Columbia Global Energy Summit 2026

The Columbia Global Energy Summit 2026, hosted by the Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University SIPA, will take place on April 21, 2026 at Columbia University’s...

Summit Event • Lerner Hall
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China strikes back with restrictions on mineral critical to Biden EV push

China announced plans on Friday to restrict exports of graphite, an essential ingredient in building batteries for electric vehicles, on national security grounds, according to the Ministry of Commerce and General Administration of Customs. The move is a threat to President Joe Biden's goals for electrifying the U.S. car fleet. HOUSE GOP CONFERENCE VOTES TO

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Chinese EVs to benefit Canada’s green efforts

With Chinese electric vehicles set to enter the Canadian market, the move could bring significant benefits for consumers, the climate and public health, experts say.

News and Publications with Chris Bataille • China Daily • February 11, 2026

View / US courts African minerals giants as China rivalry escalates

The summit marks the White House’s latest attempt to build a counterweight to China’s dominance of African mineral supply chains.

News and Publications with Zainab Usman • Semafor • January 28, 2026

Next Phase of Hybrid Cars Looks Vastly Different

New iterations have emerged that prioritize electric propulsion, including extended-range EVs that recharge the battery using a gasoline generator.

News and Publications with Victoria Prado • Energy Intelligence • January 14, 2026

White House, private sector ‘closely looking’ at Venezuelan critical minerals

But given practical hurdles and huge political risk, experts say U.S. access to the deposits is likely a pipe dream.

News and Publications with Tom Moerenhout • Latitude Media • January 7, 2026

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Downstream Diversification of Mineral-Rich Countries

This open access book sheds new light on the challenges and opportunities of downstream diversification in countries rich in critical minerals

External Publications with Tom Moerenhout & Juan Carlos Jobet • Springer Nature • February 19, 2026

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The US Is Internationalizing Its Critical Minerals Industrial Policy

Securing critical minerals is a top priority of governments around the world.

Blog by Zainab Usman • February 13, 2026

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Commentary with Victoria Prado • Valor Econômico • February 11, 2026

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April 21, 2026 • 8:30 am - 5:00 pm est

Columbia Global Energy Summit 2026

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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What Drives ‘Breakneck’ Development in China?

Trade tensions between the US and China have hit a new high mark. Last week, after China announced plans to ratchet up its export controls of some rare-earths...

Columbia Energy Exchange Podcast with Dan Wang • October 14, 2025

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