Russian Energy
From Energy Switch by Switch Energy Alliance
January 29, 2026 · 25 min · Season 7 · Episode 6
About this episode
The episode discusses Russia's significant role in global energy exports and its implications for international politics.
Russia’s energy exports fund its government and war efforts. It’s the world’s 2nd largest producer of oil and natural gas, behind the US, and has avoided energy sanctions through careful maneuvering. Because of its energy, Russia will continue to play an outsized role in global politics. With Dr. Margarita Balmaceda from Seton Hall and Harvard, and Dr. Caroline Kissane, Associate Dean at NYU.
People in this episode
Guests: Dr. Margarita Balmaceda, Dr. Caroline Kissane
Topics covered
- energy exports
- global politics
- oil production
- natural gas
- energy sanctions
- Russia
Keywords
- Russia
- energy exports
- oil
- natural gas
- energy sanctions
- global politics
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Seton Hall, Harvard, NYU
Places: Russia, US
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