Richard Nephew

Tatiana Mitrova, a global fellow with deep expertise on Russian energy, Richard Nephew, a former US Deputy Special Envoy for Iran, and Shayak Sengupta, an authority on South Asian energy policy, dive into the complexities of US-India-Russia relations. They discuss the potential fallout from US tariffs on India over Russian oil imports and how this could reshuffle geopolitical alliances. The conversation also highlights India's strategic autonomy and the implications of energy sanctions in a volatile global market, raising critical questions about future economic diplomacy.

In this discussion, Richard Nephew, a former US Deputy Special Envoy for Iran and current senior research scholar, teams up with Karen Young, an expert on Gulf states' political economy. They delve into Israel's strategic airstrikes on Iran, examining immediate oil price impacts and potential Iranian retaliation. The pair highlights the complexities of U.S. involvement and the dangers posed by Iran's nuclear advancements. With rising tensions, they explore the broader implications for global energy markets and the intricate dynamics of regional politics.

In this engaging discussion, Peter Harrell, an attorney and sanctions expert, and Richard Nephew, a senior research scholar focused on sanctions and energy policy, dive into the complexities of the Iran nuclear agreement and recent U.S. actions. They explore the implications of the Trump administration's withdrawal, the impact on Russian and European companies, and Iran's nuclear enrichment timeline. The duo addresses the challenges a new administration would face in re-entering the agreement and reflects on the strategic value of sanctions in U.S. foreign policy.

In this insightful discussion, Richard Nephew, a Senior Research Scholar at Columbia University and former Deputy Special Envoy for Iran, dissects the current unrest in Iran amidst severe regime crackdowns. He highlights the implications of the U.S. military response options, weighing limited actions against larger campaigns. Nephew also examines Iran's nuclear reconstitution risks and tactical repercussions from summer strikes, while scrutinizing the weak ties between Iran and its proxies, as well as Iran's relationships with Russia and China.

Luisa Palacios, former chairwoman of Citgo Petroleum, delves into Venezuela's oil supply recovery amid recent political upheaval. Richard Nephew, a sanctions expert, discusses the legitimacy of working with interim President Delcy Rodríguez. Daniel Sternoff analyzes market reactions to the crisis, noting why oil prices remained stable despite turmoil. Together, they explore potential buyers for Venezuelan oil, the implications of U.S. foreign policy, and the broader geopolitical ripples affecting energy markets globally.