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Leo A. Shifrin Professor of War and Peace Studies; Arnold A. Saltzman Professor of War and Peace Studies; Director of the Saltzman Institute of War and Peace Studies; Director of SIPA’s International Security Policy program
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As the Israel-Iran conflict continues to unfold, it remains unclear whether a ceasefire will hold or fighting will resume. This uncertainty carries significant implications for energy markets in the Middle East and around the world.
On the night of June 12, the Israeli military conducted widespread strikes on sites in Iran that targeted the country’s nuclear program and its senior military leadership.
This year, the Third Annual Energy Opportunity Lab (EOL) Forum will take place July 7th and 8th in Washington, DC, offering a chance for the Washington policymaking community...
On May 23, President Donald Trump signed four executive orders that aim to reform the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission, streamline National Laboratory processes for reactor testing, advance...
The European Commission (EC) published a proposed regulation on June 17 to end Russian gas imports by the end of 2027; this followed the initial roadmap to do...
China’s dependence on the energy supplies that move through the Strait of Hormuz makes it especially vulnerable to any possible closure of the waterway by Iran in retaliation for attacks by Israel and the United States.
On June 24, Iran, Israel, and the United States agreed to a cease-fire, putting a halt to nearly two weeks of war.
