From volatility to resilience: rethinking energy security
Mar 26, 2026
As volatility grips global energy markets, this episode of the Energy Connects Podcast explores how the Middle East conflict is redefining the definition of energy security. Host Chiranjib Sengupta speaks with Joe McMonigle, President and CEO of the Global Center for Energy Analysis and former Secretary General of the International Energy Forum, to examine the growing spotlight on resiliency across the global energy system. With the Strait of Hormuz under threat, the discussion highlights supply chain vulnerabilities, strategic reserves, infrastructure protection, and the need for diversified energy systems. McMonigle also offers key insights into how governments and industry are adapting to a security-first energy landscape.
Meet our expert guest speaker

Joseph McMonigle
President and CEO
Global Center for Energy Analysis

Chiranjib Sengupta
Editor-in-Chief
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