Wesley Alexander Hill (何伟龙) is the Assistant Director of the Energy, Growth, and Security Program at the International Tax and Investment Center. Wesley is an expert on grand strategy, geoeconomics, and international relations with a regional specialization in China, Eurasia, and
China Loses Big In Israel-Iran Conflict
China's increasing dependency on energy imports from across the Middle East, not just Iran, make it one of the biggest losers in the conflict between Israel and Iran.
China, America, And India Compete Over Gulf Energy
For a decade, China has surpassed the United States as the largest consumer of Arab Gulf energy. Now China, India, and America compete over energy in the Middle East.
What’s Next For The U.S.-Ukraine Minerals Deal?
The US-Ukraine Minerals Deal has been signed. Now, it has to be implemented. Through the deal's implementation and fine print, we will soon see who gained the most.
China And America Clash Over Latin American Energy
China And America are already waging an economic war for the future of Latin America's energy and trade. China is winning.
Trump Tariffs Terrify Taiwan, Send Mixed Messages To American Allies
For Taiwan, even low levels of Trump’s tariffs are causing chaos, and a fundamental reconsideration of energy and foreign policy. This is a problem for America.
New Israeli-Azeri Energy Deal Signals Political Shift
An energy deal between Israel and Azerbaijan is remaking politics in the Middle East, signaling the success and expansion of the Abraham accords but angering Iran
Taiwan-US Spat Highlights Semiconductor Energy Dilemma
President Trump's threats against Taiwan, a key American partner vital for deterring China, highlight critical problems with tariffs and semiconductor energy demands.
America And The West Look To Eurasian Energy
Trump's push for energy autarky ignores key dynamics - especially the global pivot to Eurasia for energy needs. However, there is an unorthodox opportunity for America.
China’s DeepSeek AI Reshapes Global Energy
China's new DeepSeek AI has already disrupted global big tech. Regardless of what impact it has there, it will rewrite our core assumptions on future energy consumption.
China Courts Middle East To Counter Trump’s Energy Strategy
China is responding to Trump's energy-centric executive actions with a global diplomatic blitz. China courts the Middle East without push back from Washington.