A groundbreaking analysis of what the changes in American energy mean for the economy, national security, and the environment, authored by one of America's most prominent experts on energy's role in the world.

Michael A. Levi explains why the United States should allow liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports and how to mitigate the associated risks.

Michael A. Levi says President Obama's critics say he has been a disaster for the energy industry, but the numbers tell a different story.

Richard N. Haass and Michael A. Levi say it is in the American interest to pursue a negotiated outcome to the current impasse with Iran because the main alternatives to diplomacy—war or the existence of an Iran with nuclear weapons—will be costly and risky.

Michael A. Levi separates fact from fiction regarding the Keystone XL pipeline.

Michael Levi says European leaders' demands for legally binding treaties are obstructing progress in international climate change talks.

Michael A. Levi argues that celebrations by environmental activists over delayed approval of the Keystone XL pipeline are shortsighted, as the tactics and arguments that have won the day are ultimately as likely to retard clean energy development as they are to thwart dirty fuels.

Michael A. Levi says attacks on shale producers have been unfair, but the burden falls on the shale industry to restore the public's confidence.

Michael A. Levi says sensible regulation could benefit the shale gas industry.

In light of the Fukushima nuclear disaster, Michael A. Levi asks, "What would backpedaling on nuclear power mean for the United States?"

Michael A. Levi separates myth from reality in the debate over nuclear energy.

Michael A. Levi says potential disruption of oil production in Saudi Arabia highlights the need to develop short term crisis management in the event of a geopolitical oil price shock.

Michael A. Levi says fears over China's "Green Leap Forward" are overblown.

Michael A. Levi discusses the New START treaty.

Michael A. Levi warns not to buy into the apathy surrounding this year's climate negotiations.

Michael A. Levi says that for the United States to get what it wants in climate talks, it must stop focusing on China.

Michael A. Levi argues that advocates of energy innovation need to put new policies on the table.

Micah Zenko and Michael A. Levi argue that the United States must change how it handles its nuclear arsenal.

Frank E. Loy and Michael Levi defend the so-called "Copenhagen Accord,"as "a serious step forward, if a severely limited one."

Michael Levi declares that "The UN process can no longer be the central focus of global efforts to confront climate change."

"Who, when it comes crunch time, might walk away if they don't see the right deal?" asks Michael Levi referring to the climate change negotiations going on in Copenhagen.