On today's special episode of #EnergyShots, @JosephMajkut and @kevinbookdc discussed President Trump's proposed diesel export ban. A similar but not enacted proposal in 2022 raised questions about how a ban could affect refinery production and fuel prices over time. Those same questions are worth revisiting now ⬇️

Join us at 3PM EDT for a special episode of #EnergyShots⬇️ ESCC Director @JosephMajkut and Senior Adviser @kevinbookdc discuss the economics and politics of a potential ban on diesel exports by the Tump administration. csis.org/events/energy-shots…

WATCH ➡️Powering America: Rethinking the Economics of Transmission with @UMich's Dr. Catherine Hausman and ESCC Director @JosephMajkut piped.video/urj_IlvLo5A?si=B-wg…

WEBINAR 🌐 Southeast Asia's varied resource endowments, refining capacity, and fiscal positions mean the Hormuz crisis is landing differently across the subregion. CSIS examines the long-term energy policy implications with leading regional experts Dr Alloysius Joko Purwanto and DR Christopher Len. Register: csis.org/events/implications…

As energy risks mount, countries are turning to fiscal tools to buffer the economic shock. ESCC Fellow Masha Kotkin examines the financial fallout from the Iran war and what mounting pressure means for oil and gas markets. csis.org/analysis/amid-iran-…

U.S. crude oil exports jumped from about 3.5 million barrels per day before the war to more than 5 million, finds @CSISEnergy. How has the United States’ growing role as an energy supplier helped cushion global markets from disruption? Learn more: bit.ly/3TCNtY7

TOMORROW💡 Join @JosephMajkut for a virtual discussion with Dr. Catherine Hausman on emerging approaches to electricity transmission policy, market integration, and investment incentives. csis.org/events/powering-ame…

Listen ➡️“Under normal mechanisms, it requires Congress to say, we’re willing to buy oil and stick it in the ground. And at a time of significant fiscal deficit, that can be a challenging problem,” ESCC Director @JosephMajkut told @NPR on the challenges of refilling the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. npr.org/2026/09/22/nx-s1-597…

THURSDAY | Join @CSISEnergy for a virtual discussion where Dr. Catherine Hausman and @JosephMajkut will focus on new research and emerging approaches to electricity transmission policy. Register: bit.ly/47bgZY2

NEW 🌐 In her new commentary, ESCC Fellow Masha Kotkin examines the financial fallout from the Iran war and what mounting economic pressures mean for oil and gas markets. csis.org/analysis/amid-iran-…

Join CSIS Executive Education for a two-day course exploring the intersection of technology, innovation, geopolitics, and economic security in an era of intensifying global competition. October 14–15, 2026 For: Government, policy, and industry professionals Over two days, participants will gain a deeper understanding of how emerging technologies and innovation are shaping U.S. geopolitical priorities—and the tools policymakers and industry leaders can use to navigate this evolving landscape. Featuring CSIS experts and senior leaders, including: @NGirishankar | @RichardRossow | Aalok Mehta | Leslie Abrahams | @TMTPolicyWonk | @ShivakumarSujai | @KennedyCSIS | Kate Koren Ready to go beyond the headlines and better understand the economic security challenges shaping the future? The online application includes a short entry form, statement of interest, brief bio, and resume. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Learn more and register here: csis.org/executive-education…

Live at 8:30AM Eastern⬇️ Join us for a regional expert webinar the implications of the Homruz energy crisis in #SouthAsia. csis.org/events/implications…

ICYMI ➡️ This morning on #EnergyShots, @JosephMajkut & @kevinbookdc looked at which countries might be vulnerable to U.S. sanctions following the Lindsey Graham Sanctioning Act, and the volume of trade thay could be affected. Watch the full episode: piped.video/watch?v=K7jhGl73…

NEW🌐 Six months into the war with Iran, the conflict has caused the largest supply disruption in oil market history. Our new commentary focuses on six consequential trends that have emerged over the past six months, from China’s oil import reductions to major shifts in LNG trade flows. Read: csis.org/analysis/six-charts…

Could reopening the Strait of Hormuz without Gulf states set the stage for another conflict? Non-resident Sr. Associate @CSISEnergy Raad Alkadiri argues that a shared governance mechanism, modeled on postwar Europe, could dilute leverage and foster long-term cooperation. Read here: csis.org/analysis/hormuz-nee…

Good conversation this morning with Nick Elliot, Senior Director of Power for NEDC. The Whitehouse’s point man for electricity and meeting datacenter demand. We talk: ✅ power markets ✅ flexibility ✅ permitting reform And what it will take to realize the ratepayer protection pledge. @CSISEnergy piped.video/live/tNDX36hENZE…

My colleague Jane Nakano and I weigh-up the opportunities and challenges of the Saudi 123 agreement: on the one hand, it's an opportunity to compete with China for regional influence. On the other hand, depending on the details, it could come with 3 risks to the nuclear regime. @csisponi @CSISDefense @CSISEnergy