Meghan O'Sullivan
Jeane Kirkpatrick Professor of the Practice of International Affairs and director of the Belfer Center's Geopolitics of Energy Projects at Harvard Kennedy School, with extensive experience advising U.S. national security officials on energy and geopolitics.
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Oct 21, 2025 • 53min
'The Return of the Energy Weapon'
Meghan O'Sullivan, a prominent expert on energy geopolitics at Harvard, delves into the resurgence of energy as a weapon. She discusses how historical events led to complacency and contrasts them with today's geopolitical tensions, such as Russia’s use of natural gas and China’s critical mineral dominance. The conversation highlights risks in energy markets, vulnerabilities from electrification, and the need for countries to adapt. Practical strategies for resilience and diversification emerge as key themes, bridging national security and environmental goals.
Oct 5, 2023 • 33min
Energy Insecurity: Where Climate Change Meets Geopolitics
Energy expert Jason Bordoff and geopolitics specialist Meghan O'Sullivan discuss the complexities of energy insecurity in the context of climate change and geopolitics. They explore the challenges of the global energy transition, the risks of energy insecurity on clean energy efforts, the importance of diversifying critical minerals and supply chains, and the need for a broader approach to tackling climate change through cooperation and partnerships.
