Meghan L. O'Sullivan

About the Author

Meghan L. O'Sullivan is a distinguished scholar and expert in international affairs, with a focus on energy geopolitics and global strategy. As the Jeane Kirkpatrick Professor of the Practice of International Affairs at Harvard Kennedy School, she has advised U.S. presidents and shaped policy on critical issues like energy security and economic statecraft. Her work bridges academia and practice, offering incisive analyses of how resource dynamics influence world order. In her acclaimed book Windfall: How the New Energy Abundance Upends Global Politics and Strengthens America's Power, O'Sullivan explores the transformative impact of America's energy boom on international relations, highlighting opportunities for enhanced U.S. influence amid shifting global power balances. A frequent commentator in leading publications and media outlets, she continues to illuminate the intersections of energy, economics, and security in an era of profound geopolitical change.