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.

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 author with deep Iran sanctions experience, breaks down Gulf energy risks. He explains shut-ins, LNG outages, and limits of SPR releases. He contrasts tactical military moves with Iran’s strategic leverage. He outlines what Iran might demand and describes a tacit bargain that keeps core oil infrastructure intact.

In this engaging discussion, Peter Harrell, an attorney and sanctions expert, and Richard Nephew, a senior research scholar focused on sanctions and energy policy, dive into the complexities of the Iran nuclear agreement and recent U.S. actions. They explore the implications of the Trump administration's withdrawal, the impact on Russian and European companies, and Iran's nuclear enrichment timeline. The duo addresses the challenges a new administration would face in re-entering the agreement and reflects on the strategic value of sanctions in U.S. foreign policy.

In this insightful discussion, Richard Nephew, a Senior Research Scholar at Columbia University and former Deputy Special Envoy for Iran, dissects the current unrest in Iran amidst severe regime crackdowns. He highlights the implications of the U.S. military response options, weighing limited actions against larger campaigns. Nephew also examines Iran's nuclear reconstitution risks and tactical repercussions from summer strikes, while scrutinizing the weak ties between Iran and its proxies, as well as Iran's relationships with Russia and China.

Richard Nephew, a sanctions expert, Tatiana Mitrova, a specialist in Russian energy markets, and Daniel Sternoff, an oil market analyst, dive into the implications of new U.S. sanctions on Russian oil. They discuss how the sanctions aim to impact revenue for Russia’s war in Ukraine and the potential for secondary sanctions targeting buyers. The trio examines market reactions, the adaptability of Russia’s oil exports, and the geopolitical ramifications, including responses from places like China and India. Their insights highlight a complex web of energy and diplomacy.

Richard Nephew, a leading authority on Iran's nuclear program and former U.S. Deputy Special Envoy for Iran, discusses the precarious state of Iran's nuclear capabilities and the consequences of recent military escalations. The conversation highlights the complexities of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and the need for renewed diplomatic efforts amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions. Nephew also examines the critical role of Iran's Fordow facility and the challenges of verification, urging a cooperative international approach to prevent nuclear proliferation.