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As the world bumps toward energy…

Michelle Michot Foss February 8, 2024

Center for Energy Studies | Energy, Minerals & Materials | Research Paper

Defining the ‘Minerals Heartland’ of the Future — From Africa to Central Asia

By now, the messages should be clear. For our future energy transitions, however they unfold, we will require enormous…

Michelle Michot Foss December 20, 2022

Center for Energy Studies | Energy, Minerals & Materials | Research Paper

Of Chinese Behemoths: What China’s Rare Earths Dominance Means for the US

China’s dominance over the supply of rare earths — which are critical for energy transition and defense technologies — should spur U.S. policymakers to bolster raw materials supply chains, write energy fellow Michelle Michot Foss and co-author Jacob Koelsch.

Michelle Michot Foss, Jacob Koelsch December 19, 2022

Center for Energy Studies | Energy, Minerals & Materials | Research Paper

Climate Dogmas and Energy Realpolitik

In American Coal Magazine, fellow Michelle Michot Foss examines the world’s continued dependence on fossil fuels as it pursues the energy transition.

Michelle Michot Foss December 12, 2022

Center for Energy Studies | Energy, Minerals & Materials | Research Paper

Need Nickel? How Electrifying Transport and Chinese Investment Are Playing Out in the Indonesian Archipelago

The authors examine tensions in nickel supply and value chains within the context of broad aspirations to electrify transport. Through their case study, which focuses on China’s growing presence in Indonesian nickel extraction and processing, they contend that China is positioning itself as a gatekeeper to the energy transition — with vast implications for strategic planning in the United States.

Michelle Michot Foss, Jacob Koelsch April 11, 2022

Space Policy | Research Paper

U.S.-Russia Space Policy

As we look to the future of space travel, we should heed the lessons we are learning on the International Space Station, be realistic about space exploration beyond Earth orbit, build on the foundation of the station and our partnerships, and do human exploration from the onset together.

George W.S. Abbey September 13, 2013

Space Policy | Research Paper

Return to Reality: Why a Space Shuttle Program Is Vital to the Survival of the International Space Station

Former head of NASA Johnson Space Center George W.S. Abbey explains why the space shuttle program was, and still is, vital to the maintenance of the International Space Station.

George W.S. Abbey October 26, 2011