The geopolitics of energy is increasingly important in expanding globalized energy markets. This panel will examine the geopolitics of energy and dissect the current obstacles to a profitable global energy market. What are currently the most important international energy trends? How might these trends play out over time? The panel will focus on relations between the United States, Russia and China.

Fred Beach, Assistant Director for Energy & Technology Policy, The University of Texas Energy Institute (Moderator)
David Firestein, UT China Public Policy Center
Matthew Bey, Senior Global Analyst, Stratfor