It’s time to establish a structured, enforceable, and forward-looking economic relationship between Washington and Beijing—one grounded in realism but also in responsibility, writes Hank Paulson for The Washington Post.

As AI models become more complex and are deployed at greater scale, electricity demand is rising faster than utilities can build capacity. The US must develop a national energy strategy that prioritizes speed, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness, writes Hank Paulson in Financial Times.

Few things embody resilience more profoundly than nature. To safeguard nature, confront climate change, and fortify economies, resilience should at the core of climate and biodiversity strategies.

On Earth Day, PI is looking back at Hank Paulson’s conversations with some of the world’s clean energy pioneers and policymakers. Check out these episodes of Straight Talk to hear from leading experts about the future of energy.

From world leaders to economists, environmental and foreign affairs experts, and more, Hank Paulson invited the world’s prominent leaders and thinkers to discuss today’s most vital topics. Check out four seasons of Straight Talk.