Listen to experts discuss U.S. energy security as part of the McKinsey Executive Rountable Series in International Economics.

Watch David Rothkopf, president and chief executive officer of Garten Rothkopf, and C. Ford Runge, distinguished McKnight university professor of applied economics at the University of Minnesota, discuss the potential impact of the increasing demand for biofuels on global energy and food security.

Listen to David Rothkopf, president and chief executive officer of Garten Rothkopf, and C. Ford Runge, distinguished McKnight university professor of applied economics at the University of Minnesota, discuss the potential impact of the increasing demand for biofuels on global energy and food security.

Rising demand stands to increase the strain on the already taxed U.S. power grid. Without intervention, the system could become even more susceptible to terrorist attacks and acts of nature.

This report argues that Angola deserves priority attention in the formulation of U.S. foreign, national security, and economic policies, particularly in the design of policy toward Africa. This report is also available in Portuguese.

Oil piped through the swamps and creeks of the Niger Delta powers Nigeria’s economy, but ecological devastation and pervasive poverty are stirring political unrest.

John Bryson and Vijay Vaitheeswaran discuss the technology options in the market, highlighting the weakness of the U.S. electric grid, the importance of conservation and efficiency, and the prospects for ethanol, wind, and solar as leading alternative energy sources.

Watch Rex W. Tillerson, chairman and CEO of Exxon Mobil Corporation, discuss U.S. energy security and strategies to improve U.S. competitiveness in the global energy market.

Listen to Rex W. Tillerson, chairman and CEO of Exxon Mobil Corporation, discuss U.S. energy security and strategies to improve U.S. competitiveness in the global energy market.

The new Congress has begun to act on energy issues with a House vote to repeal tax breaks for oil and gas firms. But there are doubts Congress can produce a comprehensive energy package.

Democratic congressional leaders say improving energy security is a priority. But while there is broad interest in lessening U.S. dependence on foreign oil and in promoting renewable fuels, comprehensive energy legislation remains a distant prospect.

The death of Turkmenistan’s eccentric president ends a brutal dictatorship. It also raises questions about the control of Turkmenistan’s massive natural gas reserves and Eurasian energy security.

At PINR, Marcel de Haas reports on current geostrategy in the South Caucasus.

Listen to Energy and U.S. Foreign Policy Task Force Chairs John Deutch and James Schlesinger discuss the task force report National Security Consequences of U.S.Oil Dependency.

Watch Energy and U.S. Foreign Policy Task Force Chairs John Deutch and James Schlesinger discuss the task force report National Security Consequences of U.S.Oil Dependency.

Venture capitalist Vinod Khosla discusses the viability of ethanol as an alternative fuel and its role in increasing U.S. energy security.

Dr. Fatih Birol, chief economist of the International Energy Agency, reports on the findings of the World Energy Outlook 2006, which examines global energy trends and its resulting challenges.

Listen to Dr. Fatih Birol, chief economist of the International Energy Agency, discuss the findings of the World Energy Outlook 2006, which examines global energy trends and its resulting challenges.

Watch Dr. Fatih Birol, chief economist of the International Energy Agency, discuss the findings of the World Energy Outlook 2006, which examines global energy trends and its resulting challenges.