Energy Geopolitics
The Nuclear Energy Wind Blowing in Africa: The Next Stop is Tanzania
"This is a landmark achievement for our country…For the first time, Tanzania is stepping onto the global uranium map with the capacity to supply...
The Paradox of Powerlessness: Why Middle East Oil No Longer Commands Global Panic
In June 2025, when Israel launched a major air strike against Iranian nuclear facilities and Iran retaliated with missile strikes on Israeli cities, the...
The Lukoil Question: A Guide to Its Global Assets and Potential Buyers
Russia's Lukoil is disposing of its international assets following U.S. sanctions. The sale to Swiss trader Gunvor was rejected, prompting a rush for alternative...
A Bite Too Big? The Strategic Hurdles in Gunvor’s Pursuit of Lukoil
Russian energy group Lukoil is looking to sell its foreign assets due to new U. S. and UK sanctions. Gunvor, a Swiss trading firm,...
How Trump and India Are Squeezing Russia’s War Machine
Russia, the second largest oil exporter globally, is considering its response to U. S. sanctions targeting major oil companies Rosneft and Lukoil, amid the...
When Trust Becomes Japan’s Most Expensive Energy Source
When the mayor of a seaside town in Fukui Prefecture was asked about his stance on reactor restarts, he paused before answering. “We want...
Russia Pivots to Asian Markets with its Energy
At the 8th Russian Energy Week (REW), a convergence of leading Russian and foreign producers and corporate executives of service companies and state officials,...
Hydrogen in Western Sahara: Greenwashing the Occupation, Fuelling Injustice
Morocco’s dash to rebrand itself as a green hydrogen powerhouse has pushed the energy transition straight into one of the world’s last unresolved colonial...
European Commission Stepping Up Energy Partnership With Africa
The geopolitical situation is driving the European Commission to step up its investment influence across Africa, making consistent efforts at capitalizing on and exploring...
Title: Turkey’s Gas Diversification and Its Impact on Russia and Iran’s Energy Influence in Europe
Russia has long been Turkey’s largest gas supplier, but its market share has dropped from over 60% two decades ago to 37% in early...