Andrew, here is a quick article on the historical perspective. This is from a few years ago but will help you ground your thoughts in the history of this topic before the current tension was added. https://www.eni.com/en-IT/global-energy-scenarios/gas-pipelines-europe.html

Nathan, this is not an audit but a private sector review board that was setup to bridge the gap between private sector efficiencies in a public sector bureaucracy. Look at the other reports drafted by this board at the link provided at the top of the blog to get a feel for other priorities they have addressed.

@michela how do you think Covid-19 played into the plan?

my favorite as well @roy_rashke !!!

@Madi Smith this pillar is my favorite! You note an interesting item. Natural gas is a key. What can find on why it is a pivotal resource?

Stephen J. Hadley National Security Adviser (Former) White House James L. Jones Jr. National Security Adviser (Former) White House Frederick Kempe President and CEO Atlantic Council of the U.S. Brent Scowcroft National Security Adviser (Former) White House

@Griffen Ballenger I enjoy reading the older documents to see where the decision makers placed their efforts at the time. Here is an example of three prior Security Advisors and a talk about how they came up with the policy strategy of their time. This is worth a listen when you get time. https://www.c-span.org/video/?308273-1/national-security-21st-century @Jay Rosato @Jay Cotton what do you think of the differences are from their time to our current situation?

Really looking forward to this discussion. It is a timely document to review.