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Energy Explained
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Live Updates: 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.
Podcasts
Hear in-depth conversations with the world’s top energy and climate leaders from government, business, academia, and civil society.
Dan Steingart on Battery Innovation and the Future of Energy Storage
The conflict in Iran is a reminder of how quickly global energy markets can be disrupted. It also underscores why advances in things like battery technology — from...
Events
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April 9, 2026
• 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Five Weeks of Conflict with Iran: Trajectories, Risks, and Global Implications
More than a month into the Iran conflict, the United States and Iran are at a critical inflection point.
Event
Tag: Distinguished Visiting Fellows
The Center on Global Energy Policy Announces New Distinguished Visiting Fellows from US, European, and Indian Governments and Civil Society
The Center on Global Energy Policy (CGEP) at Columbia University SIPA today welcomed four new distinguished visiting fellows who will add extensive energy and geopolitical expertise from the...
Announcement
• October 17, 2025
Former US and EU Government Officials to Join the Center on Global Energy Policy as Distinguished Visiting Fellows
The Center on Global Energy Policy (CGEP) at Columbia University SIPA today welcomed five new Distinguished Visiting Fellows, bringing a wide range of experience on international energy issues to CGEP and the broader Columbia University community.
Announcement
• January 29, 2025
