In an issue brief for the Atlantic Council, alumnus Steven Burns, a critical infrastructure security expert who holds a PhD in engineering management from GW Engineering, examines the challenges the U.S. faces in competing with China for influence in developing-country energy markets. In “A US strategy for energy competition with China in emerging markets,” he identifies gaps in the United States’ current strategy and offers policy recommendations to compete more effectively.
Here is an excerpt from the article: “The United States is most competitive when it aligns finance, delivery, and political support into a package partners can navigate quickly and trust long-term. The strategic objective is straightforward: ensure partner governments see a clear, reliable path to build modern, secure energy systems with American technology and capital on terms that are transparent, sustainable, and resilient.”
Read the full article on Atlantic Council.