Keith Johnson | Foreign Policy

Keith Johnson is a senior reporter covering energy geopolitics for Foreign Policy. Previously, Johnson worked for more than a decade at the Wall Street Journal and was based in both Washington, D.C., and Europe. From 2007 to 2010, he contributed to Environmental Capital, a blog for the Journal that focused on energy developments and sustainability.

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U.S. to OPEC: Don’t Drill, Baby, Don’t Drill

OPEC collusion used to be bad news for America. Now, the oil patch is cheering signs the cartel might rein in production.

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NATO Plays It Cool as Russia and Turkey Grow Closer

Washington and its allies are insisting that the relationship with Turkey is as healthy as ever, despite Erdogan moving into Putin’s embrace.

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China’s Gone Ballistic Since the Hague Ruling

Beijing has lashed out at neighbors and the U.S. after losing in a landmark international tribunal.

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Poland Takes Aim at Putin’s Pipe Dreams

Warsaw may have finally thrown a wrench into the Nord Stream 2 pipeline, Moscow's controversial plan to double down on its dominance of Europe’s energy supplies.

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Can Natural Gas Put Cyprus Back Together Again?

As Cyprus ramps up its own energy exploration, and hopes prevail of an Israel-Turkey pipeline, there is growing optimism that natural gas will help finally unify the divided island.

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Hague Court Strikes Down Beijing’s South China Sea Claims

In a victory for the Philippines, an international tribunal ruled China’s expansive claims in the South China Sea are illegal, setting the stage for more tension in one of the world’s flashpoints.

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Can Indonesia Afford a Fish War With China?

Jakarta needs Beijing’s billions, but it’s fed up with Chinese fishing boats trawling its waters.

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Here’s Why Erdogan Is Cozying Up to Putin

Turkey is trying to mend fences with Russia to contain Iran, fight the Islamic State, and improve its standing in an evolving Middle East.

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Israel’s Reconciliation With Turkey Could Lead to New Energy Deals

Middle Eastern chaos helped heal a six-year rift between Turkey and Israel. But Israel’s big reserves of natural gas could fuel much closer ties in years to come.