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Energy Explained
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Fossil Fuels Dominated the Energy Discussion at the Trump-Xi Summit: Q&A
Last week's summit between US President Trump and Chinese President Xi was the second meeting between the two leaders since the US and Israel attacked Iran.
Podcasts
Hear in-depth conversations with the world’s top energy and climate leaders from government, business, academia, and civil society.
Global Gas Markets on Edge as Europe Braces for Winter
Global gas markets, especially in Europe, are approaching winter under serious pressure. With storage inventories lagging behind historical averages and shipping disruptions from the Middle East threatening key...
Columbia Energy Exchange Podcast
with Anne-Sophie Corbeau
, Ira Joseph
and Tatiana Mitrova
• September 29, 2026
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Student Roundtable with Career Coach Pam Brown
Apply to Register The Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University SIPA’s Women in Energy initiative invites Columbia University students to a roundtable discussion with Pam Brown,...
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News
How Falling Oil Prices Could Save The Economy
Oil’s recent slump to the low $70s and the brief dip into the $60s handle could open the door wider for the major economies to avoid recessions
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Fossil Fuels Dominated the Energy Discussion at the Trump-Xi Summit: Q&A
Last week's summit between US President Trump and Chinese President Xi was the second meeting between the two leaders since the US and Israel attacked Iran.
Jason Bordoff on the Geopolitics of Energy
In this edition of Global Institute Dialogues Jason Bordoff discusses how the Iran crisis, China’s electrification strategy, and the US shale revolution have changed energy geopolitics.
China’s Clean-Tech Supply Chains Face a Hormuz Stress Test
The Middle East crisis has increased demand for China's clean technologies.
