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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 …
Italy and Azerbaijan Deepen Energy Partnership Amid Shifting European Supply Routes
Italy has strengthened its energy relationship with Azerbaijan in recent years, with natural gas imports and downstream investments forming a central part of this cooperation. …
Malaysia and the European Union Near Completion of Free Trade Agreement
Malaysia and the European Union are in the final stages of concluding a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), alongside a broader partnership framework intended to enhance …
Concerns Rise Over Stability of Kazakhstan Oil Transit to Germany
Reportedly, Russia may be exerting additional pressure on European energy infrastructure, particularly through the Druzhba pipeline, one of the continent’s major oil supply routes. According …
Debate on EU Russian Gas Ban and EU Energy Mix Intensifies
Claudio Descalzi, chief executive of Eni, has publicly suggested that the European Union may need to reconsider its planned ban on Russian gas imports if …