Gal Luft
Executive Director
Institute for the Analysis of Global Security
Areas of Expertise:
Gal Luft is executive director of the Institute for the Analysis of Global Security (IAGS) a Washington based think tank focused on energy security and co-founder of the Set America Free Coalition, an alliance of national security, environmental, labor and religious groups promoting ways to reduce America's dependence on foreign oil. Newsweek Magazine called him a "tireless and independent advocate of energy security," the business magazine Poder called him "one of the most recognizable figures in modern energy and security issues," and Esquire Magazine included him in its 2007 list of America's Best and Brightest. Dr. Luft has published numerous studies and articles on security and energy issues, he appears frequently in the media and consults to various think tanks and news organizations worldwide.
Recent Comments by Gal Luft
- " The Dorgan-Voinovich National Energy Security Act of 2009 requires 100% flex fuel penetration by 2017. This is a more realistic pace."
Discussion Catalyst: Moving Away from Oil–The Transportation Sector - " HR-1476 (the Open Fuel Standard Act), requires that starting in 2012, 50% of new automobiles powered by an internal combustion engine, and st"
Discussion Catalyst: Moving Away from Oil–The Transportation Sector - " The top natural gas exporters - Russia, Iran, Qatar and Algeria - are already in discussions about the formation of an OPEC-like natural gas "
Discussion Catalyst: Natural Gas Powered Vehicles - " This depends on the type of fuel. Uranium reserves are far more limited than thorium which is much more abundant in nature. Initial estimates"
Discussion Catalyst: Reliable Energy Information - " CTL is not a technology. There are several processes to convert coal to usable liquid fuels. In the energy jargon CTL is understood as liquif"
Discussion Catalyst: Other Alcohols or Liquids - " What should the new Congress do to address America’s energy security challenge?First, insure America against the next oil shock. Amer"
Discussion Catalyst: Policy Principles