Masha Kotkin
Contributor
Masha Kotkin is an economist specializing in energy markets, climate, trade, and competitiveness. Kotkin spent over a decade at the U.S. Department of State, most recently serving as an energy advisor focused on the Middle East and North Africa. She led agreement negotiations, conducted economic analysis, coordinated policy development across the U.S. government, and advised companies on geopolitical risk. Kotkin served at U.S. Embassies in Jordan, Turkey, and Poland. Prior to joining the State Department, Kotkin worked as an economist specializing in competition law at EconOne Research, Nathan Associates (Cadmus), and the Cohen Group.
She holds an MA in international economics from the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies and a BA in political science from New York University. She speaks Russian, Arabic, Turkish, Ukrainian, and limited Spanish.
Analysis
Will the U.S.-Iran Conflict Reshape Global Energy Flows and Shipping?
The longer the conflict lasts, and the more damage to energy facilities, the greater the risk of oil market tightness, rising prices, and stranded commodities.
