Energy Geopolitics
Redefining Energy Diplomacy: Pakistan’s Struggle Amidst Geopolitical Complexities
The Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline project, an ambitious project to address Pakistan’s energy deficit, continues to face geopolitical hurdles and economic constraints. Conceived decades ago,...
The Revival of the TAPI Pipeline: A Milestone for Regional Connectivity and Economic Growth
The revival of the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) pipeline marks a significant milestone for regional connectivity and economic growth in South and Central Asia. In September,...
An Insight into Russia’s Nuclear Partnership with Africa
Amid heightening of geopolitical situation, Russia, perceived as an isolated global player, has been exploring esteemed pathways to get admirable Africa's sympathy, this time...
Indonesia’s Cross-Border Submarine Cable Dilemma: Should it be Landed or Not?
Discrepancy of views regarding cross-border submarine cables are still a long and unresolved discussion. Take for example the Australia-Asia Powerlink (AAPowerLink) project initiated by...
Africa At the 7th Russian Energy Week: Opportunities and Future Perspectives
At the plenary session of the Russian Energy Week international forum on September 26, Russian President Vladimir Putin categorically reiterated Russia's role as a...
U.S. Energy Diplomacy: Strategies for a Sustainable Future
In the thirty years since the end of the Cold War and the onset of globalization, the world has simultaneously become more integrated and...
Pakistan’s Diplomatic Success in Accelerating the TAPI Pipeline Project
The recent diplomatic breakthrough between Pakistan and Turkmenistan to expedite the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline project marks a significant stride towards regional energy cooperation...
East Mediterranean Energy Projects Amid Israel-Hamas War
The Israel-Hamas war has brought to the forefront emerging challenges and new opportunities for energy cooperation across the East Mediterranean. Despite that the continuity...
Politics and Pakistan’s Energy Crisis
Pakistan’s ensuing energy crisis is adding into already tense political milieu in the country. PTI formed provincial government in KPK after February 8th general...
The U.S., Willow Project, and the Politics of Competition in Oil Dependency
Firstly proposed by an American multinational energy corporation called ConocoPhillips in 2016, The Willow Project is a proposed oil gas and development project in...