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Kiev Ukraine

Russian-Ukrainian Gas Deal Is a Trilateral Victory

Russia, Ukraine and the EU all benefit.

Nemanja PopovicNemanja PopovićJanuary 10, 2020November 28, 2021
Donald Trump Angela Merkel

Nord Stream Sanctions Are No Way to Treat European Allies

The United States should help Europe become less dependent on Russian gas.

Nemanja PopovicNemanja PopovićDecember 19, 2019November 12, 2021
Kipoi Greece compressor station

The Trans-Anatolian Pipeline, Explained

A new pipeline connects Azerbaijan to Europe. What does it mean for the countries along the route?

Nemanja PopovicNemanja PopovićDecember 15, 2019December 2, 2021

China-Russia Gas Pipeline Should Concentrate Minds in Brussels

The EU must find other gas suppliers while it still has the benefit of being Russia’s top customer.

Avatar photoAnonymousDecember 9, 2019April 11, 2022
Poland coal plant

Poland Needs EU Support to Meet Climate Goals

But it also has a responsibility of its own to stop burning coal.

Nemanja PopovicNemanja PopovićOctober 4, 2019August 26, 2022
Vladimir Putin Angela Merkel

Nord Stream Climbdown Should Put Ostpolitik to Rest

Change-through-rapprochement worked in the 1970s. Vladimir Putin’s Russia is different.

Nick OttensNick OttensFebruary 12, 2019November 13, 2021
Willemstad Curaçao

Dutch Caribbean Caught Up in ConocoPhillips-Venezuela Oil Dispute

The Dutch islands process between a quarter and a third of Venezuela’s oil.

Nick OttensNick OttensMay 10, 2018October 25, 2021

Poland Launches Legal Challenge to Nord Stream 2

The European companies that are Russia’s partners in the project face steep fines.

Nick OttensNick OttensMay 10, 2018December 1, 2021

Gas Exploration Opens New Doors in Nicosia

Natural gas reserves estimated to be worth €38 billion could change minds on Cyprus.

Avatar photoDean KlovensJune 22, 2017November 25, 2021
Sigmar Gabriel Angela Merkel

Russian Gas Pipeline Triggers Transatlantic Spat

Austria and Germany ask the United States not to sanction companies involved in Nord Stream 2.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 16, 2017November 9, 2021
Theresa May Lars Løkke Rasmussen

May Adopts Energy Policy Her Predecessor Called “Nuts”

When Labour proposed to freeze energy rates, the Conservatives thought it was crazy.

Nick OttensNick OttensMay 10, 2017November 13, 2022
Netherlands drilling rig

Europe Quietly Breaks Free from Russian Gas

EU regulations are making it harder for Russia to divide and conquer.

Nick OttensNick OttensMay 5, 2016November 5, 2021
Angela Merkel

Russian Pipeline Divides German Right

Angela Merkel’s ally in Brussels speaks out against a gas pipeline that would bypass Ukraine.

Nick OttensNick OttensMay 2, 2016November 9, 2021
Persian Gulf drilling platforms

What Oil Prices Mean for Geopolitics

Chaos may be in store if oil-dependent countries lash out to distract from failed economic policies.

Ryan BohlRyan BohlJanuary 21, 2016October 3, 2021

Falling Oil Price Forces Russia to Squeeze Spending

Russia’s rainy-day funds are running out of money, necessitating 10-percent budget cuts.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 15, 2016November 21, 2021

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