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.

Yousef al-Otaiba, UAE ambassador offering a Gulf perspective. Derek Chollet, security and defense advisor on regional deterrence. Richard Nephew, sanctions and Iran policy expert. Robert Einhorn, arms control specialist. They discuss JCPOA implementation, regional proliferation risks, military deterrence and partner planning, sunsets and long-term safeguards, and prospects for Iran‑Gulf dialogue and cooperation.

Ira Joseph, LNG and gas logistics specialist, Richard Nephew, sanctions and Iran policy expert, and Karen Young, regional security analyst, unpack the tentative MOU on the Strait of Hormuz. They describe market reactions, mine-strewn shipping lanes, trapped vessels, Iran’s plan to regulate and levy fees, and how Gulf states and LNG supplies may adapt in this fragile, uncertain pause.

Richard Nephew, a former U.S. sanctions and Iran policy official, Karen Young, a Gulf political-economy specialist, and Daniel Sternoff, an energy markets analyst, examine a widening regional war. They explore the Strait of Hormuz crisis, attacks on Saudi and Red Sea routes, escalating oil and diesel prices, strained gas supplies, Gulf diplomacy, and the difficult paths toward resolution.

Karen Young, Middle East geopolitics expert; Richard Nephew, Iran and sanctions negotiator; Anne-Sophie Corbeau, LNG and gas markets specialist. They discuss the regional military campaign and leadership crisis in Iran. They cover impacts on oil and LNG flows, Strait of Hormuz transit risks, market reactions, and potential conflict trajectories and Gulf state vulnerabilities.

Trevor Sutton, a trade and clean-energy policy researcher, and Richard Nephew, an expert in sanctions and economic statecraft, unpack a Supreme Court decision that limits presidential tariff authority. They discuss why the administration used emergency law for broad tariffs. They compare tariffs and targeted sanctions, explore alternative legal paths for levies, and outline implications for energy supply chains and clean-tech trade.

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.

Richard Nephew, senior research scholar and former Director for Iran at the U.S. National Security Council, breaks down the fragile U.S.–Iran ceasefire and what a memorandum of understanding might mean. He explains why written terms matter for shipping, the risks of overpaying with sanctions relief, verification challenges around HEU and IAEA access, and how the crisis reshapes Iran’s strategic choices.

Richard Nephew, a senior research scholar at Columbia and former NSC director for Iran, offers a sharp, concise take on Iran policy and energy-security risks. He weighs tactical military gains against long-term strategic questions. He examines damage to Iran’s nuclear and missile programs, the fragile ceasefire, blockade effects on oil flows, and the hard choices around securing buried nuclear material.