Great debunking of a recycled folk theorem being thrown against the wall to see if it sticks:

Eager to read Emma Ashford's book "Oil, the State, and War," forthcoming on 6/1. Emily Meierding calls it "agenda-setting," and ProfTalmadge says it's "essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the critical role of oil in global politics." amazon.com/Oil-State-War-…

@naazneenbarma and I are proud to announce a new virtual series: Outing IR. We hope to spark a conversation on LGBTQ issues in international affairs. Join our first session May 2 at noon w/Anna Meier @DeshaGirod @MilesKahler: Being an LGBTQ academic. mailchi.mp/georgetown/inv…

I wrote about the squeeze on energy transition minerals, and the fears around it. bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

It took me a while to come to understand that Russia has nurtured many of these "frozen conflicts" with the semi-explicit intent of destabilizing the politics of the home countries. Russia does not want the disputes to be resolved because it considers them a feature, not a bug.

Had a great time talking about my book, The Oil Wars Myth, and why the invasion of Ukraine isn't an oil war with David Priess Lawfare open.spotify.com/episode/19Hd0u…

Make sure to listen to BTG alum Emily Meierding with David Priess on Lawfare earlier this week ⤵️

Great to get to talk (briefly!) with Emma Ashford today for Conversation Six

How much can Emma Ashford and I say about oil wars, her new book, and contemporary energy markets and geopolitics in 6 minutes? Find out at conversationsix.com/p/CJXv547QHu3M… Conversation Six

⚡️Is the search for #energy a driver of conflict? Watch Michael Klare, Emily Meierding, and Robert Vitalis discuss the implications of 21st century #geopolitics on the #GlobalSouth ⬇️ youtube.com/watch?v=VcJyIL…

Thread on gas implications of Lebanon-Israel maritime boundary deal. tl;dr It isn’t going to help Lebanon much in the short run.

.Dallas Braden stop trying to make sweeper a thing

Aaaannnnd…they’re back. Chinese ships ignore Vietnam demand to leave area close to Russian-run gas fields reuters.com/world/asia-pac…

Thrilled to see this exchange on my book States and Nature come out. Thanks to Jeff Colgan for commissioning, the reviewers Emily Meierding @cullenhendrix Erin Sikorsky for their thoughtful engagement & Sara Mitchell for her generous introduction. Thanks to wider H-Diplo, with the Jervis Forum team as well.

Let’s Go Oakland chant one final time

Not rooting for either team in this World Series, but as an Athletics fan, the idea of a Dodgers sweep that minimizes MLB ad revenue is *chef’s kiss*

Countries recognize that invading for oil carries too high a material and reputational cost, writes Emily Meierding. So why has the United States intervened in Venezuela to take control of its oil production?