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Audio: Strategic Vision: America and the Crisis of Global Power

kate — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:30:04 -0500

Listen to the CSIS event held for Zbigniew Brzezinski's new book, "Strategic Vision: America and the Crisis of Global Power". America, Brzezinski argues, must define and pursue a comprehensive and long-term geopolitical vision, a vision that is responsive to the challenges of the changing historical context. This book seeks to provide the strategic blueprint for that vision.

Audio: BP Energy Outlook 2030

kate — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 06:38:14 -0500

The CSIS Energy and National Security Program hosted David C. Nagel, Executive Vice President, BP and Dr. Christof Ruhl, Chief Economist, BP to present BP's Energy Outlook 2030.

Video: Post-Durban Update

ecurran — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:11:00 -0500

The CSIS Energy and National Security Program hosted a post-Durban briefing from Jonathan Pershing, Deputy Special Envoy for Climate Change, U.S. Department of State. Dr. Pershing provided an update on the latest round of climate negotiations under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change that recently took place in Durban, South Africa and offer some thoughts on next steps. Sarah O.

Audio: Post-Durban Update

ecurran — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:04:00 -0500

Audio: IEA's Medium-Term Coal Market Report 2011

kate — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:45:38 -0500

The CSIS Energy and National Security Program hosted Didier Houssin, Director for Energy Markets and Security, International Energy Agency (IEA), and Laszlo Varro, Head of the Gas, Coal and Power Division, IEA, to present the IEA's new annual publication, the Medium-Term Coal Market Report 2011. Guy Caruso, Senior Adviser, CSIS Energy and National Security Program, moderated.

Audio: U.S. Department of Energy: 2011 Critical Materials Strategy

kate — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 12:23:46 -0500

The Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS) Energy and National Security Program hosted David Sandalow, Assistant Secretary for Policy and International Affairs, U.S. Department of Energy, on Thursday, January 5, 2012 to discuss the second edition of the Department’s Critical Materials Strategy. Mr. Sandalow took questions from the audience following his remarks.

Video: U.S. Department of Energy: 2011 Critical Materials Strategy

ecurran — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 06:50:00 -0500

Audio: Unconventional Gas Developments: Pavillion, WY, Fracking, and Disclosure

jnagel — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 17:05:16 -0500

Frank A. Verrastro, Senior Vice President and Director and Molly A. Walton, Program Coordinator and Research Associate from the Energy and National Security Program, CSIS discuss the EPA draft report on groundwater contamination in Pavillion, WY and the recently adopted rules by CO and TX that require oil and gas drillers to disclose chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing operations.

Audio: ExxonMobil's 2012 Outlook for Energy

ecurran — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 13:05:26 -0500

The CSIS Energy and National Security Program hosted the public rollout of ExxonMobil’s 2012 Outlook for Energy. ExxonMobil executives William Colton, vice president, Corporate Strategic Planning, and Kenneth Cohen, vice president, Public and Government Affairs presented the Outlook.

Audio: Developing North America's Unconventional Oil Resources: Focus on Tight Oil

kate — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 09:07:04 -0500

The CSIS Energy and National Security Program hosted a group of experts to discuss the resource and production potential of tight oil in the US and the local and regional challenges that must be addressed to ensure responsible development.

Video: Developing North America's Unconventional Oil Resources: Focus on Tight Oil

ecurran — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 14:51:00 -0500

As a consequence of access, technology and higher prices, the resource development picture in North America has been undergoing remarkable changes.

Audio: University of Chicago Report Rollout on Small Modular Reactors

kate — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 10:39:49 -0500

The Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago (EPIC) is released two reports December 1. The first, "Analysis of GW-‐scale Overnight Costs," provides an updated report of overnight costs for large reactors, comparing the work done at the University in 2004 with more current estimates.

Video: University of Chicago Report Rollout on Small Modular Reactors

ecurran — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:02:00 -0500

The Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago (EPIC) is releasing two reports December 1. The first, "Analysis of GW-‐scale Overnight Costs," provides an updated report of overnight costs for large reactors, comparing the work done at the University in 2004 with more current estimates.

Audio: The PRI and Pemex: A Chance at Reform or Staying the Course?

ian — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 10:03:47 -0500

Duncan Wood examines recent comments made by the PRI’s likely presidential candidate, Enrique Peña Nieto, concerning the future of Mexico’s state owned oil company, Pemex. Peña Nieto’s comments suggest he may be open to fundamental restructuring of Pemex if elected president, which would mark a dramatic shift from previous PRI policy.

Video: Tackling Security Threats in the Sahel (English and French)

kate — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 16:55:06 -0500

The CSIS Africa Program and the Embassy of Mali hosted a discussion on transnational security challenges in the Sahel with the foreign ministers of Algeria, Mali, Mauritania, and Niger. The session focused on progress in regional security cooperation to meet the threat of an emboldened AQIM and mitigate the potential security implications that the fall of the Qaddafi regime in Libya.

Audio: Tackling Security Threats in the Sahel (English and French)

kate — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 16:30:24 -0500

The CSIS Africa Program and the Embassy of Mali hosted a discussion on transnational security challenges in the Sahel with the foreign ministers of Algeria, Mali, Mauritania, and Niger. The session focus on progress in regional security cooperation to meet the threat of an emboldened AQIM and mitigate the potential security implications that the fall of the Qaddafi regime in Libya.

Video: The Political and Economic Outlook in Ghana

kate — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 15:37:17 -0500

Ghana is in a period of rapid change as it transitions into an oil economy and begins the countdown to presidential elections at the end of 2012. If managed successfully, these processes could consolidate Ghana's democratic achievements and confirm the country's move toward middle-income status.

Audio: The Political and Economic Outlook in Ghana

kate — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 10:04:38 -0500

Audio: Nixon Legacy Forum: Responding to the Energy Crisis

kate — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 13:04:43 -0400

Cosponsored by the Richard Nixon Foundation, the National Archives, and CSIS. CSIS hosted a lively discussion on how the 37th president responded to America's most serious energy crisis since World War II.

Audio: India's Energy Options: New Sources, Innovations and Areas of Cooperation

ecurran — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 16:34:42 -0400

India is the world’s fourth-largest energy consumer, and is projected to be the third-largest by 2030. India’s continued economic growth and energy security are intimately associated, in substantial need of a modern and diversified energy supply, and a high priority for closer U.S.-India collaboration and cooperation.

Video: India's Energy Options: New Sources, Innovations and Areas of Cooperation

kate — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 13:06:37 -0400

Video: National Petroleum Council Report: Prudent Development of North America's Oil & Gas Resources

ecurran — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 16:38:00 -0400

On September 16, 2009, Secretary of Energy Steven Chu requested that the National Petroleum Council (NPC) conduct a study evaluating North America's natural gas and oil resources supply chain and infrastructure potential, the role of natural gas as a transition fuel to a lower carbon fuel mix, and policy options for the development of North American natural gas and oil resources that mitig

Audio: National Petroleum Council Report: Prudent Development of North America's Oil & Gas Resources

kate — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 13:37:28 -0400

Video: Investing in Africa's Energy Sector: Challenges & Opportunities

ecurran — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 23:14:00 -0400

Much of the African continent still lacks access to power and electricity. Immense challenges exist to changing this reality: regulatory structures are complicated and difficult to navigate; large investments are needed; and long-term financing is often difficult to secure.

Audio: Investing in Africa's Energy Sector: Challenges & Opportunities

kate — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 15:37:28 -0400

Audio: Secretary Energy Advisory Board- Shale Gas Subcommittee Report

kate — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 17:22:29 -0400

In January of this year, U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu formed a subcommittee of his advisory board on natural gas and in May asked them to conduct a study that would propose a realistic approach to monitor the current and potential environmental impacts of the development of shale gas production.

Video: EIA's International Energy Outlook 2011

kate — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 15:53:01 -0400

On September 19, 2011, the CSIS Energy and National Security Program hosted the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), who released the latest edition of the agency’s long-term assessment of world energy markets. Howard Gruenspecht, EIA’s Acting Administrator, will present the briefing. Guy Caruso, Senior Adviser, CSIS Energy and National Security Program, moderated.

Audio: EIA's International Energy Outlook 2011

kate — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 14:00:54 -0400

On September 19, 2011, the CSIS Energy and National Security Program hosted the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), who released the latest edition of the agency’s long-term assessment of world energy markets. Howard Gruenspecht, EIA’s Acting Administrator, presented the briefing. Guy Caruso, Senior Adviser, CSIS Energy and National Security Program, moderated.

Offshore Regulation Update

kate — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 11:39:30 -0400

Michael Bromwich, director of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation, and Enforcement (BOEMRE), talks about reorganizing the Bureau to ensure safer offshore drilling after the Macondo oil spill with CSIS Energy Program director Frank Verrastro.

Video: The Reorganization of the Former Minerals Management Service

ecurran — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 17:01:00 -0400

On June 21, 2010 Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar swore-in former Justice Department Inspector General Michael R. Bromwich as Director of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement to lead reforms that will strengthen oversight and regulation of offshore oil and gas development.

Audio: The Reorganization of the Former Minerals Management Service

kate — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 13:15:05 -0400

The CSIS Energy and National Security Program hosted a discussion with Michael R. Bromwich, Director of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement (BOEMRE). Mr. Bromwich appeared in one of his last media engagements before the final split of the former MMS to discuss the agency's reorganization. Frank A.

Audio: Interview with Mario Garnero

kate — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 15:38:01 -0400

Mario Garnero, Chairmain of BrasilInvest, joined Stephen Johnson, from the Americas Program and Sarah Ladislaw, from the Energy Program to discuss the historical role ethanol has played in the development of Brazil’s economy.

Audio: Energy and Development Nexus: An Historical View of Ethanol and Brazil

kate — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 15:18:21 -0400

Video: Foreign Assessments of U.S. Power

kate — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 10:08:52 -0400

Watch Craig Cohen, CSIS vice president for research and programs, talk about Capacity and Resolve, a new CSIS report that analyzes perceptions of American power and leadership in 10 pivotal countries.

Video: Geopolitical and Geo-Economic Thinking on the Arctic: Presentation by Heather Conley

ian — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 15:04:17 -0400

Heather Conley, Director of the CSIS Europe Program, explores the Arctic and the issues facing the region including oil and gas exploration, search and rescue cooperation, and the Arctic Council?s role as a forum for regional cooperation.

Audio: A Discussion with Juergen Trittin

kate — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 14:28:38 -0400

With the growing influence of the Green Party and the possibility that it could participate in a future German government after the 2013 general elections, we are pleased to invite you to a discussion with Juergen Trittin, Chairman of the parliamentary group of the Green Party and former Federal Minister for Environment.

Audio: Operational Energy Strategy

ecurran — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 13:08:00 -0400

On June 14, 2011 the Department of Defense released its first ever “Operational Energy Strategy” which outlines how the department can better use energy resources to support their strategic goals, the country’s broader energy security goal, lower risks to the warfighter, and more efficiency allocate and save taxpayer resources.

Video: Arctic Oil and Gas Development: David Hayes Keynote

kate — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 16:02:08 -0400

The oil and gas resources of the Arctic region represent one of the most promising, largely untapped hydrocarbon resources in the world. A 2008 U.S.

Video: Arctic Oil and Gas Development: Frances Ulmer Keynote

kate — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 14:29:50 -0400

The oil and gas resources of the Arctic region represent one of the most promising, largely untapped hydrocarbon resources in the world. A 2008 U.S.

Audio: Arctic Oil and Gas Development - Panel 3

sherry — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 10:36:08 -0400

3:15–4:30 PM Environmental Challenges for Arctic Development

Brendan Kelly, Deputy Director, Division of Arctic Sciences, National Science Foundation
Bill Eichbaum, Vice President, Marine & Arctic Policy, World Wildlife Fund

Audio: Arctic Oil and Gas Development - Afternoon Keynote from Frances Ulmer

sherry — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 16:48:00 -0400

2:30–3:15 PM Afternoon Keynote Speaker

Frances Ulmer, Chair, U.S. Arctic Research Commission

Audio: Arctic Oil and Gas Development - Panel 2

sherry — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 16:19:23 -0400

1:00–2:30 PM International Developments and Opportunities

Evan T. Bloom, Director, Office of Ocean and Polar Affairs, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental & Scientific Affairs, U.S. Department of State

Dag Harald Claes, Professor, Department of Political Science, University of Oslo

Video: Arctic Oil and Gas Development: Senator Murkowski Keynote

kate — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 15:58:50 -0400

The oil and gas resources of the Arctic region represent one of the most promising, largely untapped hydrocarbon resources in the world. A 2008 U.S.

Audio: Arctic Oil and Gas Development - Lunch Keynote from David J. Hayes

sherry — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 15:57:55 -0400

12:15 PM Lunch Keynote Speaker

David J. Hayes, Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior

Audio: Arctic Oil and Gas Development - Panel1

sherry — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 15:36:56 -0400

10:15–11:45 AM Development and Infrastructure Options in Alaska’s Arctic and Market Challenges

Mead Treadwell, Lieutenant Governor, State of Alaska
Pete Slaiby, Vice President, Shell Alaska
Admiral Thomas Barrett, President, Alyeska Pipeline Service Company

Audio: Arctic Oil and Gas Development - Keynote from Senator Lisa Murkowski

sherry — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 15:07:27 -0400

9:30–10:00 AM Keynote Speaker

Senator Lisa Murkowski, Senior Republican Member, U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee

Video: Energy and Growth with Hess CEO

ecurran — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 13:56:07 -0400

Hess CEO John B. Hess and Frank Verrastro, director of the CSIS Energy and National Security, spoke at the CSIS Global Security Forum 2011 about oil prices, economic growth, and the need for both energy efficiency and greater supply.

Audio: Arctic Horizons

ecurran — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 16:38:00 -0400

Please join us for an in-depth discussion as the Departments of Defense and State share insights on future opportunities in the Arctic based on outcomes of the recent Arctic Council ministerial and analysis from the Department of Defense's recent report to Congress on operational challenges and opportunities in the Arctic as required in the National Defense Authorization Act of FY2011

Video: Arctic Horizons

ecurran — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 15:55:00 -0400

Audio: Mexico’s 2012 Presidential Election and U.S.-Mexico Relations

ecurran — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 11:24:32 -0400

Duncan Wood discusses how Mexico’s 2012 presidential election and how it will impact relations with the United States in three strategic areas; security policy and cooperation; economic policy; and energy policy.