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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 an analysis published by energy researcher Francesco Sassi. The proposal has gained attention amid heightened concerns over the security of oil supplies and maritime transport routes in the region. The […]

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European Gas Storage Levels Reach Unusually Low Levels Ahead of Winter

Energy / ENM

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 in the coming winter months. Storage facilities currently stand at just below 58 percent of capacity, a figure well short of the long-term average recorded at the same time in

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Kazakhstan’s President Warns about Regional Consequences of the Ukraine Conflict

Central Asia / ENM

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 a diplomatic signal directed toward Moscow. Yet the substance of his comments pointed to concerns that extended well beyond the battlefield. The economic pressures generated by the conflict have complicated

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EU Ministers Meet Following Ceuta Migration Crisis

Middle East / ENM

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 on the northern coast of Africa. The discussions focused on the large-scale arrival of migrants, the humanitarian consequences of the incident, and the European Union’s broader approach to managing migration

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The Road to the EU’s Next Long-Term Budget Remains Long

European Union / ENM

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 a modest 33 billion euro. That didn’t get much more love than the proposal of the European Commission, which wants to spend about 2 trillion euro between 2028 and 2034,

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Oman Proposes Joint Management of the Strait of Hormuz

Middle East / ENM

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 at improving security and cooperation in one of the world’s most strategically important maritime corridors. According to Omani officials, the proposal has received support from several countries across the Gulf

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The New U.S.–Saudi Nuclear Agreement Could Reshape Middle Eastern Geopolitics

Middle East, Uncategorized / ENM

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 both governments as a framework for expanding civilian nuclear cooperation. However, energy geopolitics analyst Francesco Sassi argues that its implications extend well beyond commercial energy development and could influence the

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The EU’s regulatory frenzy causes more and more tensions with its trading partners

Trade / ENM

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 “Digital Markets Act” (DMA). It is yet another European fine running into the billions levied on an American tech company. Once again, Google is being forced to cough up money

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Zelensky’s Dismissal of His Defence Minister Has Become a Political Gamble

Eastern Europe / ENM

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 most unexpected political developments in Ukraine since the full-scale Russian invasion. The move has surprised observers both inside and outside the country, not least because Fedorov had built a reputation

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Middle East Conflict Reignites as Israel-Iran Strikes Target Critical Infrastructure

Middle East / ENM

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 sides exchanged direct military strikes targeting strategic infrastructure. According to reports, Tehran accused Israel of carrying out an attack in Beirut, prompting a retaliatory response from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard

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