This op-ed originally appeared in Smart Cities Dive on July 21, 2026. Read the original. By Rachel McCleery Digital transportation infrastructure pilots became real — and helped move millions of people around host cities. Policymakers should build on that momentum. For American cities, the World Cup was more than a sporting event. It was a […]
Washington Examiner OpEd: Energy dominance or dependence? Iran’s broken deal reveals the answer
This op-ed originally appeared in The Washington Examiner on July 9, 2026. Read the original. By Avery Ash Just weeks after President Donald Trump signed a ceasefire memorandum that lifted financial sanctions on Iran’s foreign currency reserves, freed up Iranian oil exports, and committed the United States and its partners to a reconstruction framework worth […]
The National Interest: Lessons from 20 Years of Oil Crisis Simulations
This op-ed originally appeared in The National Interest on April 10, 2026. Read the original. Oil shocks expose structural vulnerabilities, reinforcing that long-term energy security requires diversified supply, reduced dependence, and sustained investment. “The real lesson here is that it only requires a relatively small amount of oil to be taken out of the system […]
The Washington Examiner: Iran war exposes strategic vulnerability in fragile US aluminum supply chain
This op-ed originally appeared in The Washington Examiner on April 2, 2026. Read the original. The rapidly escalating conflict in Iran is already sending shockwaves through commodities markets, including aluminum — a strategic industrial material essential to civilian and military uses that the U.S. still largely sources from abroad. It’s a stark reminder of how quickly geopolitical instability […]
The National Interest: Strait of Hormuz: Oil’s Famous Chokepoint Also Shows Critical Minerals Risks
This op-ed originally appeared in The National Interest on March 13, 2026. Read the original. Limiting exposure to supply chain or resource disruption requires a broad portfolio strategy. As the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz continues, the International Energy Agency (IEA) has announced a coordinated release of 400 million barrels from global emergency oil stockpiles. The market significance […]
