Geopolitics
The perils of relying on Russian transit for Azeri gas
Est. 5minA proposal to transit Azeri gas through Russia and subsequently to the EU raises significant strategic and security concerns, writes Sergiy Makogon.
Russia’s strategy: Bombing Ukraine into full blackout
Est. 5minThe consequences of Ukraine becoming uninhabitable in the coming winter are underestimated by Europe and the world, write Victoria Voytsitska and Olena Halushka.
G7 cooperation with China on climate-aligned trade is vital
Est. 5minG7 countries should work with China to put in place climate-aligned trade policies needed to accelerate global climate action, by harnessing the power of international trade to promote innovation, reduce costs, and stimulate demand for green goods, write Matt Piotrowski and Joseph Dellatte.
Germany, Poland and France: Recasting a Green Weimar Triangle
Est. 5minThe current geopolitical context is pushing the Weimar Triangle of France, Germany and Poland to prioritise defence and security. On the occasion of the EU Foreign Affairs Council on 22 April, NGOs, think tanks, and businesses argue that a 'Green …
How regulatory stability, enhanced coordination and joint funding are crucial to transform European Industry
Est. 6minThe transition towards a thriving green industry in Europe is a top priority of the S&D group. We believe that this transition will have to be based on a true European vision, founded upon regulatory stability and joint financing.
The Russian gas transit to Europe via Ukraine must end in 2025
Est. 5minAs the 2024 expiration of the Russian gas transit contract via Ukraine approaches, the EU faces a pivotal choice, writes Sergiy Makogon.
US ‘pause’ on new LNG exports undermines the energy security of its European allies
Est. 4minThe US administration's decision to suspend the granting of permits for new liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminals will have major consequences for the energy security of the EU, writes Andrea Di Giuseppe.
Beggars can’t be choosers – Europe needs to smarten up its energy security
Est. 5minThe energy transition is no longer only important to fight climate change, but it has become a geopolitical necessity and a security issue, argue Louise van Schaik and Giulia Cretti.
Sanctions against Russian LNG already have impact and can work even better
Est. 7minDespite new US sanctions against the Arctic LNG 2 project, Russian LNG exports to Europe have reached record levels. Russia continues to make money on LNG by avoiding sanctions through suspicious companies and corrupt links, writes Mykola Kolisnyk.
The US and Saudi Arabia are taking COP28 pledges seriously
Est. 5minThe US and Saudi Arabia have reduced investment in oil and gas supply, putting consuming countries in front of their responsibilities by forcing them to act and deliver on their COP28 pledges, writes Thierry Bros.
US and EU have all the means to derail Russia’s Arctic LNG expansion plans
Est. 7minRussia plans to nearly triple its LNG export capacity by 2030, with four new terminals in the Arctic due to bring more revenues for Moscow’s war on Ukraine. Yet, Ukraine’s allies have a strong leverage on Russian LNG exports, writes Andrii Zhupanyn.
The future of the European Green Deal: ‘Competitive Sustainability’
Est. 6minThe approach of 'competitive sustainability' is key to understanding how a measure of competitiveness is needed in the new global context marked by massive US green subsidies and an aggressive industrial strategy from China, writes Martin Porter.
The election year of 2024 is the climate’s window of opportunity
Est. 5min40% of the world's population will be voting in the coming months. This is an opportunity for citizens around the world to call for more action to tackle the climate emergency, writes Mattias Söderberg.
West’s coming war with Russia will be triggered by Arctic climate breakdown
Est. 6minNATO countries are priming their citizens to be ready for the next global conflict between the great powers. Once unthinkable, the idea of a third world war seems closer than ever, writes Maurizio Geri.
A geopolitical EU should offer green innovation partnerships
Est. 5minTo reduce tensions and speed up the climate transition, the European Union needs to improve its offer on cooperation with other parts of the world, in particular the so-called ‘global South’, writes Mats Engström.
Europe’s time to lead on climate action
Est. 6minCOP28 has come to an end, with its share of hope and disappointment. Yet, the European Union has a crucial role to play in global climate diplomacy in the coming year 2024, write Simone Tagliapietra, Giovanni Sgaravatti and Cecilia Trasi.
A new opening for Polish-German energy relations
Est. 7minFor many years Poland and Germany have failed to agree on important energy matters. The change of government in Poland and the Russian aggression in Ukraine provide an opportunity for a new opening for Polish-German energy relations, write Agata Łoskot-Strachota and Georg Zachmann.
Draining Putin’s war chest
Est. 6minAnyone who imports or trades Russian gas - whether in gaseous or liquid form - is supporting Putin's criminal actions in Ukraine. If we want peace in Europe, it is crucial to cut off Putin's money supply, write Andrii Zhupanyn and Anton Hofreiter.
Next EU sanctions on Russia must target Putin’s strategic energy projects
Est. 6minMedia investigations have revealed how European companies continued to provide hardware and services to a massive new gas project in Siberia, despite Western sanctions imposed on Moscow for its war in Ukraine. The next round of EU sanctions must put an end to this, write Oleh Stavinsky and Zoe Reiter.
G20: Time to boost energy efficiency and decarbonisation
Est. 6minThe expansion of Russian oil and gas, especially in Asian markets, has helped Russia keep its political standing on the global stage - but G20 countries have the antidote by centring on energy efficiency, writes Oleksandr Butenko.
Why Bulgaria should decouple from Russian oil
Est. 5minBulgaria benefits from an EU derogation allowing it to import Russian oil for its only refinery owned by Lukoil. However, the financial and political interests served by this derogation are not those of Bulgarian consumers, but those of Lukoil and the Kremlin, write Martin Vladimirov and Ruslan Stefanov.
Europe needs a new energy security strategy
Est. 5minAlmost ten years after its launch, the EU’s energy security strategy needs to be rewritten in light of the climate crisis and Russia’s full-scale attack on Ukraine, writes Joanna Mackowiak Pandera.
Breaking free from the Russian gas stalemate
Est. 7minHaving significantly reduced its dependence on Russian energy, the EU must now instigate a full embargo on Russian gas, rendering transit via Ukraine unnecessary, writes Sergiy Makogon.
Russia’s new gas offensive against Europe
Est. 5minThere are a few plausible scenarios for the coming winter, as Russia's final conquest of Europe and Ukraine continues, attempting to any visible victory for the survival of the little dictator, writes Andrii Chubyk. Andrii Chubyk is a senior fellow at …