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Trump’s Seismic, Irrevocable Middle East AI Shift
The commercial deals Trump struck on artificial intelligence cooperation will likely shift the global balance of power for one of this century's most critical technologies.
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Implications of Israel’s Attack on Iran
On June 12th, Israel carried out overnight airstrikes targeting Iranian nuclear facilities, military infrastructure, military leaders, and nuclear scientists. While the full scope and implications of the attack...
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July 7, 2025
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Book Talk | Powerless: The People’s Struggle for Energy
Join Powerless author and CGEP Co-Director of the Energy Opportunity Lab Diana Hernández and CGEP Founding Director Jason Bordoff for a special conversation co-hosted by CGEP and Resources for the Future (RFF) on the book's major findings.
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Washington, DC 20036
1400 16th St. NW, 1st Floor Conference Space
Washington, DC 20036
News
Larry Fink Sees ‘Stickier’ Inflation Not Going Below 4% Soon
BlackRock Inc. Chief Executive Officer Larry Fink predicts inflation in the US, which has shown hints of moderating, will persist and likely won’t go below 4% anytime soon.
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Russia’s Gazprom is reportedly no longer interested in the idea of establishing a gas hub in Turkey.
Energy Department 2026 budget proposal signals shift away from green transition
The White House’s proposed 2026 federal budget lays out laying out the administration’s new energy priorities.
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Can Israel Destroy Iran’s Nuclear Program?
Israel’s decision to attack Iran’s nuclear program on June 12 might go down in history as the start of a significant regional war, and the inflection point that led Iran to finally acquire nuclear weapons.
The United States Needs a Nuclear Operation Warp Speed
A nuclear energy resurgence is vital to meet rising electricity demand.
Columbia India Energy Dialogue: Event Summary
Summaries
by Shayak Sengupta • June 09, 2025
