In recent years Europe’s energy landscape has been fundamentally reshaped by the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine. In particular, it has exposed deep vulnerabilities and has forced policymakers in the EU to rethink their approach to energy security. For decades, the EU and its Member States relied heavily on Russian natural gas, with countries like Germany importing over 50% …

The global nuclear non-proliferation regime is facing significant challenges as Iran and North Korea continue to test the limits of international diplomacy and enforcement mechanisms. While both nations have pursued nuclear capabilities under different geopolitical circumstances, their actions threaten to undermine decades of efforts to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons. As the balance between nuclear power nations is already …

China’s energy ambitions are reshaping the global landscape, influencing economic, environmental, and geopolitical dynamics. As the world’s largest energy consumer and a leader in renewable energy investments, the broader implications of China’s energy strategy are raising numerous concerns about whether they can be considered a threat or an opportunity for global leaders. China’s pursuit of energy resources has led the …

Turkey and Greece’s disputes over maritime boundaries, territorial waters, and the rights to exploit natural gas and oil reserves in the Eastern Mediterranean are more important than ever. The European Union has an energy deficit due to the Russo-Ukrainian war, which requires reliable suppliers. Improving relations between Turkey and Greece is in the European Union’s interest, as the resources in …

A promising project aiming to end Europe’s hydrogen supply by connecting North Africa, Italy, Austria, and Germany through a 3,300 km long hydrogen corridor. This hydrogen pipeline will enable renewable hydrogen produced in the southern Mediterranean to reach the main European demand centres. The energy ministries of Germany, Austria and Italy signed a joint letter of political support for the …

The 16 countries that make up the self-styled Nuclear Alliance signed a joint declaration on 16 May urging the European Commission to recognise the role of nuclear energy in the European Union’s energy strategy. They also call for the implementation of an action plan to develop cooperation in the atomic field, be it on competences, innovation, safety standards, decommissioning or …

Relations between the EU and Latin America and the Caribbean have a long history, more than two decades have passed since the holding of the First EU-Latin America and the Caribbean Summit (Rio de Janeiro, 28-29 June 1999). This Summit established a “bi-regional strategic partnership” with three pillars: high-level political dialogue, advanced development cooperation, and promotion of trade and investment …

Amidst efforts to bolster domestic energy independence, French President Emmanuel Macron made a historic visit to Mongolia, becoming the first sitting French president to set foot on Mongolian soil since diplomatic relations were established in 1965. Macron’s visit aimed to strengthen ties with countries that have not clearly condemned Russia’s actions in Ukraine, presenting an opportunity to consolidate relations with …

South Africa, one of Africa´s most powerful economies and the most relevant state of the southern region of the continent is increasingly at risk of collapsing due to a high crisis in its energy sector that is increasing getting more out of control and effectively is stopping the economy from function. This crisis can ultimately lead to the collapse of …

The creation of electric lithium batteries that are light in weight and have the capacity to power vehicles and machines has made lithium in the wake of the energy transition for climate change a central asset to control of great strategic importance. This article intends on providing an analysis on the current state of the global control of lithium and …