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Russia's intervention in Ukraine has unfolded into the most serious East-West crisis in a generation. These events have illustrated Europe's energy insecurity, but also highlight how the United States and European Union now have a tremendous opportunity to advance mutual foreign policy goals.

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Russia’s intervention in Ukraine has unfolded into the most serious East-West crisis in a generation. These events have illustrated Europe’s energy insecurity, but also highlight how the United States and European Union now have a tremendous opportunity to advance mutual foreign policy goals. I've written more on what we can do over at GMF...

The U.S. has become the world’s largest producer of oil and natural gas, surpassing Saudi Arabia and Russia last month. This domestic boom can provide a secure and reliable energy source to Europe in coming years, as we on both sides of the Atlantic ultimately work toward developing sustainable alternatives. Continue reading...

Sheril Kirshenbaum is executive director of Science Debate, a nonpartisan org working to get presidential candidates on record on science policy. She co-directs Michigan State University's Food Literacy and Engagement Poll and hosts the NPR podcast Serving Up Science.

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