Earlier this year, US President Barack Obama welcomed Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his delegation, the first official visit by a Canadian PM to the US in nearly two decades.
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Canada/US Policy Scan 2016
By Ann Bigué, Benjamin Dunham, Christopher Fetzer, Gordon Giffin, Scotty Greenwood, Joseph Lougheed, James Moore, Andrew Shaw, Jon Sohn, Alan Wolff | DentonsSign up and get Breaking Energy news in your inbox.
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By Matthew Levitt, Naomi Kikoler, and James F. Jeffrey
While Washington and its coalition partners have begun to roll back some of the Islamic State’s territorial gains, what more can be done to defeat the group and, until then, protect civilians? On April 5, Matthew Levitt, Naomi Kikoler, and James Jeffrey addressed a Policy Forum at The Washington Institute. Kikoler is the deputy director… Keep reading →
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China Gives Green Light For Green Bonds
By Paul Davies, R. Andrew Westgate | Latham & Watkins LLP
China launched a green bond pilot initiative via the Shanghai Stock Exchange, encouraging further foreign investment in a rapidly growing asset class and paving the way for issuances by non-financial institutions.
Kazakhstan – United States Special Commission On Energy Partnership
By U.S. Department of Energy
On April 6, 2016, the Kazakhstan – United States Energy Partnership Commission held a meeting at the Energy Ministry of the Republic of Kazakhstan, co-chaired by Energy Minister K.A. Bosumbayev and Secretary of Energy, Dr. Ernest Moniz. The Republic of Kazakhstan was represented at the session by officials from the Energy Ministry and the Foreign… Keep reading →
UN And U.S. Sanctions Target North Korea: Impacts For Asia And Beyond
By Nancy Fischer, Aaron R. Hutman, Moushami Joshi, Matthew Oresman, Jenny Sheng, Woon-Wah Siu | Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
The United Nations and United States recently took significant new steps to expand sanctions on North Korea.
Congratulations To Jonathan Pershing
By Dr. Ernest Moniz | Secretary of Energy
Secretary Moniz congratulates Jonathan Pershing on March 25, 2016, Pershing’s last day at the Energy Department. | Energy Department Photo. We congratulate Jonathan for his appointment as Special Envoy for Climate Change at the Department of State. While I will miss Jonathan’s wise counsel and good humor, I look forward to continuing to work closely… Keep reading →
U.S., China To Sign Paris Climate Agreement
By Todd Griset | PretiFlaherty
The U.S. and China have announced plans to sign the international climate change agreement reached in Paris last December.
Although Turkey and Russia are unlikely to erupt into direct conflict, a regional hotspot like Armenia-Azerbaijan could drag Ankara into active engagement, giving the Kremlin ample room to exploit Turkey’s sensitive position. On April 2, border clashes broke out between Armenia and Azerbaijan, with some of the heaviest fighting since the two countries declared a… Keep reading →
U.S. And Israeli Energy Ministers Sign New Energy Agreement
By U.S. Department of Energy
Jerusalem – The Minister of National Infrastructure, Energy and Water Resources, Dr. Yuval Steinitz, and the U.S. Secretary of Energy, Dr. Ernest Moniz, this morning signed an amendment to an existing agreement between the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the Israeli Ministry of National Infrastructure that will further enhance cooperation between the two countries.… Keep reading →
