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Time to Pull the Transatlantic Economic Lever
The escalating crisis between Russia and the West is reinvigorating Europe’s efforts to diversify natural gas supplies and shrink Russia’s powerful economic influence. In the ...
By Elizabeth Rosenberg
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2014 QDR maintains focus on climate change and operational energy
The Department of Defense released its 2014 Quadrennial Defense Review (QDR) this week. The QDR is mandated by Congress to provide information on the current state of the U.S....
By Edward Delman
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New Arctic Ambassador Role Raises Profile of Energy-Rich Region
The Obama Administration’s decision to appoint an Arctic Ambassador boosts the profile of U.S. engagement with the region at a vital time. A call from the State Department to ...
By Peter Gardett
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Transcript: Unconventional Energy and U.S. National Security
CNAS held an event featuring remarks on energy and national security byformer National Security Advisor Thomas E. Donilon and the rollout of a major new report of the CNAS Unc...
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Considering the U.S. Crude Oil Export Ban
Late last year Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz stirred media interest in crude oil export policy by indicating that the U.S. government should revisit the conversation on the...
By Edward Delman
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The Cold, Hard Reality: Canada’s Continental Shelf Claim is Business-as-Usual, Not a Significant Security Concern
Recent media reports highlighting rising tensions among Arctic nations as a result of Canada’s December continental shelf claim have been vastly overstated. This is especially...
By Isaiah Reed
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The Unlikelihood of an Asian LNG Buyers’ Club
Five of the six largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) importers in the world, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, China and India, gathered last week in New Delhi for an exclusive meeti...
By Joel Smith
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A Better Procurement Model
Ben, you're totally right about our government contracts system. It is fundamentally un-American. In fact, when I teach on procurement issues, I usually describe it as a Sovie...
By Ben FitzGerald & Phillip Carter
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The Advantages of US Arctic Partnerships
“Our nation is playing catch up to the international community.” This was a statement made by The United States Arctic Research Commission’s Commissioner, Edward Itta, in refe...
By Isaiah Reed
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DOD Adapts to 21st Century Environmental, Arctic Challenges
The Defense Department offered a major new contribution to the U.S. government’s climate change and Arctic security strategies today. Secretary of Defense, Chuck Hagel, emphas...
By Isaiah Reed
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Preparing for the Arctic Decade
The Arctic region is simultaneously one of the most high-profile and least understood areas of energy resource development work, diplomatic discussion and environmental concer...
By Peter Gardett
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U.S. AID Supports Disaster Risk Reduction, Resiliency and Climate Adapation Engagement in Asia Pacific
The Center for A New American Security is currently hosting a working group series ‘Climate and Security in Asia’ the purpose of which is to explore opportunities to advance U...
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Cybersecurity at Nuclear Reactors Should be a Priority
Since the late 1990s, the U.S. Government has designated parts of our infrastructure as “critical,” meaning that attacks on such sectors could cause catastrophic damage. There...
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Photo of the Week: Because No One Should Read Too Much on Fridays
As a pilot site in the Army's net zero initiative, Fort Hunter Liggett in California is home to a solar microgrid project, pictured above. The first of four phases of the proj...
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Arctic Updates
Some recent happenings in the Arctic: The Arctic Council will hold its biennial Ministerial Meeting on May 15. The Council is an intergovernmental body that attempts to addres...
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GAO: Climate Change Puts U.S. Agriculture at High Risk
For the first time, the February 2013 Government Accountability Office High-Risk Series Report lists climate change as a high financial risk factor for the U.S. government. Sp...
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USGS Releases New Estimates for Oil and Gas Reserves in Dakotas and Montana
On April 30, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) released a new assessment for oil and gas reserves in North Dakota, South Dakota and Montana. The assessment includes n...
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National Security Advisor Tom Donilon's Speech on Foreign Policy in the Modern Energy Era
Last week, Tom Donilon, National Security Advisor to the President, spoke at the launch of Columbia University’s Center on Global Energy Policy. In his speech, Donilon discuss...
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Shooting at Tennessee Nuclear Power Plant Highlights Physical Vulnerability of U.S. Electricity System
Security of the nation’s electrical system from cyber attacks has received much attention as of late, but a recent event reminds us of the vulnerabilities in physical security...
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Drivers of Instability and Conflict in Africa
Last week, I participated in the CCAPS Shifting Conflict Patterns in Africa: Drivers of Instability and Strategies for Cooperation conference, during which policymakers, pract...