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Energy VistaLeslie Chats with Benedetta Berti on NATO, Hybrid Warfare, Infrastructure Risks, and Energy SecurityAs energy infrastructure becomes a battlefield for hybrid threats, NATO is rethinking how to defend its member states beyond traditional warfare. In this special episode, Leslie Palti-Guzman speaks with Dr. Benedetta Berti, Director of Policy Planning at NATO’s Office of the Secretary General.Together, they explore: Why energy security is central to NATO’s collective defense The growing threat of sabotage, cyberattacks, and underwater cable disruption Strategic vulnerabilities in energy grids, shipping routes, and military fuel logistics NATO’s evolving stance on hybrid warfare and systemic challenges posed by ChinaAlso we deep-dive on NATO’s...2025-07-1630 min
Energy VistaLeslie Chats with Gina Cohen on Israel, Iran, Energy Resilience & DisruptionsIn this emergency wartime episode of Energy Vista, Leslie Palti-Guzman speaks with Israeli #gas analyst and lecturer Gina Cohen as #Israel enters its seventh day of Operation Rising Lion against #Iran. They examine how a widening conflict is reshaping East Mediterranean #energy dynamics in real time.This episode delivers frontline insight into how the ongoing war reshapes trade flows, hit infrastructure, diversify energy routes and power mix, and impact regional cooperation.#Egypt #Iran #maritime #shipping #chockpoints #Qatar #LNG #oil #commodities #natgas #FSRU #EnergyVista 2025-06-1928 min
Energy VistaLeslie Chats with Rachel Ziemba on Iran-Israel War, Escalation and Scenarios for Energy DisruptionsIn this urgent episode, Leslie Palti-Guzman speaks with macro and energy analyst Rachel Ziemba to assess the #energy #infrastructure implications of the ongoing #Iran-#Israel #war. They go over various scenarios.Key themes include: The strategic shift since October 7 and Israel’s methodical dismantling of Iran’s proxy network and Iran's #nuclear program #Maritime #chokepoints under threat: Strait of Hormuz, Red Sea, and Suez Impacts on oil supply and pricing, LNG traffic, and risk premiums in global shipping The United States positioning and its implications for escalation, deterrence, resolutionThis is a must-listen for anyone track...2025-06-1848 min
Energy VistaLeslie Chats with Anne-Sophie Corbeau on China's LNG Pivot, Transatlantic Tensions, and the Future of Russian Gas in EuropeIn this French-language episode, host Leslie Palti-Guzman welcomes Anne-Sophie Corbeau, Global Research Scholar at Columbia University’s Center on Global Energy Policy, for a wide-ranging conversation on the evolving market dynamics and geopolitics of gas in 2025.Together, they explore three major themes:🔹 China – Anne-Sophie shares her insights from a recent trip to China, where LNG appears to be losing ground.🔹 US-Europe LNG Relations – The conversation examines growing European anxiety over the reliability of gas suppliers. While Russia is now considered unreliable, US LNG is also facing scrutiny amid trade tensions.🔹 Russian Gas and Europe...2025-05-3158 min
Energy VistaLeslie Chats With David Abraham on The Rare Metal Age, its Financing and Making it a US PriorityA decade after warning about rare earth dependencies, David Abraham joins Leslie Palti-Guzman to unpack why #minerals now shape global power, how the US is racing to catch up, and what it’ll take to finance a resilient #supplychain.David Abraham, is the author of The Elements of Power and a leading voice on the intersection of natural resources and #geopolitics. David warned about the strategic risks of overreliance on foreign minerals and #China’s dominance—warnings that have now become front-page news.Together, they explore:🔹 How minerals shape military and economic power🔹 Why the US i...2025-05-0846 min
Energy VistaLeslie Chats with Nicola de Blasio on Blockchain and Energy Systems, Trading & HydrogenIn this episode of Energy Vista, Leslie Palti-Guzman speaks with Nicola De Blasio, Senior Fellow at Harvard’s Belfer Center, about the transformative potential of #blockchain #technology in #energy systems. They explore how blockchain can improve energy #trading, certify low-carbon commodities like #hydrogen, and enable #decentralized energy access. Nicola also discusses the challenges to adoption — from regulation to misconceptions — and why collaboration across industry, government, and innovators is key to unlocking blockchain’s promise. Education is also critical for adoption of this new technology.Recorded on April 25, 2025.2025-04-2833 min
Energy VistaLeslie Chats with Didier Holleaux on Nord Stream Explosions, Future of Russian Gas in EuropeIn this French-language episode of Energy Vista, Leslie Palti-Guzman speaks with Didier Holleaux, Executive Vice President at Engie and author of La vraie histoire du gaz, to explore Europe's evolving energy landscape in the wake of Russia’s war in Ukraine.They discuss Europe’s reduced reliance on Russian gas, high gas prices, and continued market vulnerability. Didier explains why the crisis is far from over, unpacks the geopolitical and commercial stakes of LNG and pipeline flows, and offers insights on the Nord Stream sabotage — with a clear view on who had the most to gain.The...2025-03-2845 min
Energy VistaLeslie Chats with Tarek Souki on US LNG Financing , Global Trade and Family Business DynamicsIn this Energy Vista episode, Leslie Palti-Guzman sits down with Tarek Souki, an energy executive with deep experience in the U.S. LNG industry through his roles at Cheniere Energy and Tellurian. Together, they unpack the challenges of financing LNG projects, and whether America can maintain its competitive edge in the global LNG race.How do financing hurdles, long-term contracts, and regulatory uncertainty shape the future of US LNG? What role do geopolitics and trade tensions play in securing buyers? And is Venture Global a true market disruptor or a company testing the limits of the system?2025-03-1346 min
Energy VistaLeslie Chats with Philippe Chaffee on the Global Nuclear Energy Revival, Supply Chains and Policy DriversIn this episode of Energy Vista, Leslie Palti-Guzman speaks with Phil Chaffee, editor of Nuclear Intelligence Weekly at Energy Intelligence, about the global nuclear energy revival, its geopolitical supply chain challenges, and policy drivers shaping the industry. Is nuclear energy finally making a comeback, or are we still in a phase of big plans with little execution? How are AI-driven energy demand, climate policies, and energy security concerns shaping this revival? What role does gas play as a bridge fuel, and could nuclear truly compete in the long term? They also dive into the U.S. push for nuclear...2025-03-0633 min
Energy VistaLeslie Chats with Benjamin Schmitt on Europe's energy security, Russia and Hybrid Warfare"Europe cannot go back to business as usual with Putin’s Kremlin. The era of Russian energy dominance in Europe should be over for good." – Dr. Benjamin Schmitt"Europe is undergoing a shock therapy administered by Washington—a tough wake-up call for the transatlantic relationship." – Leslie Palti-GuzmanIn this Energy Vista podcast episode, Leslie Palti-Guzman welcomes Dr. Benjamin Schmitt to discuss Europe's energy security amid geopolitical upheaval. They discuss Europe's energy diversification, Russia’s energy weaponization, and the risks of hybrid warfare, including recent undersea cable attacks suspected to involve Russia. Who blew up Nord Stream pipes? Ben answers...2025-02-2651 min