How Realistic is a European ‘Scramble for African Energy’?
A great policy shift has been speculated since the invasion of Ukraine, as European leaders seek to diversify the energy supply.The focus on African energy is epitomised by EU diplomacy…
Orbán Hot as EU Adopts “partial” Embargo on Russian Oil
Viktor Orbán is coming off reelection with a huge diplomatic victoryThe prime minister is securing Hungarian supply while securing his hold on powerOrbán is spearheading an illiberal opposition to the…
Supply and Demand: President Tebboune Hot as Europe Looks for Gas
European countries are looking to Algeria as a viable gas supplier.The increased interest comes as a result of the Russian invasion but is not without limitations.Developments in Mediterranean relations promise…
Antonio Costa’s Getting Hotter as Achieves Portugal Recovery
António Costa has won the latest Portuguese legislative elections by absolute majority. During these last years, especially during António’s Costa rule, Portugal has experienced a pre pandemic economic boost and…
Putin’s response shows Russia’s blazing position amidst the European energy crisis
Putin said to be manipulating markets in European energy crisisPutin making gas supply conditional on Nord Stream 2 certification Europe’s over reliance on Russian LNG and use of energy as a…
Khamenei’s frenemy status with European leaders: A nuke misunderstanding
Solemaini’s assassination leads Khamenei to JCPOA breach.European Leaders activate Dispute Resolution with threat of sanctions.Khamenei doesn’t want nuclear weapons, but he wants nuclear energy.Source: Reuters/Khamenei.irWhy is there tension between Khamenei…
Thursday (March 19th): Wait a second, let Angela think
Angela Merkel Name? Angela Merkel Westphalian identity? German Age? 65 Why is she in the news? Last night Angela, the saviour, Merkel came down from above and spoke to the…
The Other Bridge to Europe: Putin-Erdogan Relations
Russian Presidential Executive Office (CC BY 4.0)In today’s Motherland Russia blog I am going to address the conflicting and rather uncertain position of one of the controversial connections between Europe…
Kristalina’s heat level: Promises have been made to heat up the economy
+ Kristalina takes heated action to tackle the imminent economic slowdown. + Major central banks now plan to pursue expansionary monetary policies.+ She has renegotiated credit lines to reduce the IMF’s…