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Egypt and Libya Explore 800-Kilometre Oil Pipeline Linking Tobruk and Alexandria
Egypt and Libya are considering a proposed 800-kilometre oil pipeline linking the eastern Libyan port of Tobruk with Alexandria on Egypt’s Mediterranean coast, according to …
European Gas Storage Levels Reach Unusually Low Levels Ahead of Winter
Natural gas stocks across the European Union have fallen to exceptionally low levels for this point in the season, raising concerns about higher purchasing costs …
Kazakhstan’s President Warns about Regional Consequences of the Ukraine Conflict
When Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev recently addressed the consequences of the war in Ukraine in carefully chosen public remarks, the message was widely interpreted as …
EU Ministers Meet Following Ceuta Migration Crisis
European interior and migration ministers have expressed strong support for Spain following an emergency meeting on the recent migration crisis in Ceuta, the Spanish enclave …
The Road to the EU’s Next Long-Term Budget Remains Long
By Pieter Cleppe In June, the Cypriot EU Presidency came up with a compromise proposal on the EU’s long term budget, which intended to cut …
Oman Proposes Joint Management of the Strait of Hormuz
Oman has proposed the establishment of a regional body to oversee the joint management of the Strait of Hormuz, marking the latest diplomatic initiative aimed …
The New U.S.–Saudi Nuclear Agreement Could Reshape Middle Eastern Geopolitics
An overview of the analysis by Francesco Sassi The recently signed nuclear cooperation agreement between the United States and Saudi Arabia is being presented by …
The EU’s regulatory frenzy causes more and more tensions with its trading partners
By Pieter Cleppe Last week, the European Commission decided to impose a fine of 890 million euros on Google, this time under the new European …
Zelensky’s Dismissal of His Defence Minister Has Become a Political Gamble
Analysis by Karsten Frank President Volodymyr Zelensky’s decision to remove Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov after barely six months in office has become one of the …
Middle East Conflict Reignites as Israel-Iran Strikes Target Critical Infrastructure
The fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran collapsed overnight, reigniting fears of a broader regional conflict and sending shockwaves through global energy markets after both …
Iran: Heightened Global Maritime and Energy Pressure
Recent verified reporting indicates that Iran has formalised a new administrative body, the Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA), tasked with regulating maritime traffic and coordinating …
Strait of Hormuz closure troubles the China-Russia relationship
Despite public displays of solidarity between Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping during recent meetings in Beijing, shifting global energy dynamics are placing new strains on …