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The New Direction of U.S. Energy Policy // Robert (RJ) Johnston

Are we in a Cold War where energy is the weapon?

Is energy becoming the world’s most powerful strategic asset? As governments refocus on security and affordability, global energy policy is shifting fast. What does this mean for Canada, the US, and the world?

Robert “RJ” Johnston is Senior Director of Research at the Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University and is on the speed dial of CEOs, policymakers, and political leaders navigating energy markets and global...

Are we in a Cold War where energy is the weapon?

Is energy becoming the world’s most powerful strategic asset? As governments refocus on security and affordability, global energy policy is shifting fast. What does this mean for Canada, the US, and the world?

Robert “RJ” Johnston is Senior Director of Research at the Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University and is on the speed dial of CEOs, policymakers, and political leaders navigating energy markets and global strategy.

In this episode, Stewart joins RJ in NYC to discuss:

  • Why security and affordability are taking priority over sustainability under the Trump administration
  • How the US-Canada Energy Relationship
  • The Arctic, critical minerals, and why energy security isn’t just about oil and gas
  • How LNG is used as a competitive advantage influencing trade relationships
  • The political fate of ESG and DEI initiatives

RJ doesn’t just analyze trends, he’s been in the rooms where these decisions happen. Whether you work in energy, policy, or just want to understand how the world really works, this episode will change how you see the future of energy, economy, and your community as a whole.

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Power Struggle is piecing together a holistic view of the modern energy landscape.

Host Stewart Muir is inviting guests from industry, climate science, and government to engage in stimulating, honest, and personal conversations to uncover the reality of modern energy.

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STEWART MUIR

Stewart Muir is an award-winning journalist, historian, filmmaker, and conservationist with over 20 years of experience covering the energy sector. He is the founder of Resource Works, promoting responsible resource development in Canada; Headwaters Strategy, a public relations agency; and Tersa Earth Innovations, a synthetic bio company restoring acid lakes in Canada.

As a contributing author to the award-winning book The Sea Among Us, Muir has delved into the natural and human history of British Columbia’s Strait of Georgia.

Through Power Struggle, Stewart engages experts in honest, fact-based, and non-partisan conversations about the energy sector. With decades of leadership in energy dialogue, he aims to provide audiences with a clear, objective view of modern energy by fostering curiosity and inclusivity.