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Zero: What the Iran War Means for the Energy Transition

Many consider a widespread war in the Middle East the worst-case scenario for the global oil and gas market. That war is here, and it could have wide-ranging, long-lasting impacts on energy and climate policy. This week on Zero, Akshat Rathi speaks with Jason Bordoff to try to understand what those impacts could look like.

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Many consider a widespread war in the Middle East the worst-case scenario for the global oil and gas market. That war is here, and it could have wide-ranging, long-lasting impacts on energy and climate policy. This week on Zero, Akshat Rathi speaks with Jason Bordoff to try to understand what those impacts could look like.

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Reflections from Munich 2026

I’m en route home after a week in Europe—first at the Oslo Energy Forum and then at the Munich Security Conference. Munich generated considerable news and drama, but...

Announcement by Jason Bordoff • February 16, 2026
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Reflections from Davos 2026

As the train pulls away from Davos Dorf station through the snow-capped Swiss mountains, I find myself reflecting on a rather extraordinary week at the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting in Davos. While many questioned Davos’ continuing relevance last year, it is difficult to argue that this year’s gathering was not among the most consequential in recent memory, shaped in large part by President Trump’s dominant presence throughout the week’s discussions.

Announcement by Jason Bordoff • January 23, 2026
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