Power Transmission - Now comes the hard part
Electricity distribution is a sovereign national responsibility; with sizzling demand, energy generation and distribution is also a major EU priority ...a fork in the road of European construction
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Russia - Siberian Roulette
Originally published in March 2020, this updated note on Siberia's pivotal position in the Eurasian landmass has gained strong relevance in the race for natural resources amidst powerplays between Russia, China and Europe, as the war in Ukraine drags on
New NATO - Who holds the cards ?
European national interests are exposed to unstable arbitrage, and options are volatile - The best of times to boldly stamp NATO's expectations held for the future
NATO - In a crucible
Military preparation for war is indispensable but fortuitous and dependent on the human dimension. In questioning current doctrine, reform will fuse novel weapon systems and data management solutions with disciplined strategy - a challenge for the ages
Tariffs - the U.S. and the World
Global trade has been upended by the Trump tariff policies and there is no turning back. Each country's political standing will weigh on its economic outcome but all will have to reinvent their trade strategies
Great Britain - Reshuffling the deck
Mrs. Truss may have believed that the fabled transmutation of leaden ideology into golden opportunity was for real. No one was convinced and the bad actors of this poor show should be brought to account.
Europe - Finding Solace in LNG Shipping
With pipeline deliveries down to a trickle, Europe has barged into the global Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) shipping network - gasification stations and infrastructure , shipping construction yards and LNG carriers stand to gain
Europe - Running out of gas in 2023?
Current natural gas reserves in Europe will be depleted by the end of the winter of 22/3. If the conflict on Ukrainian soil drags on in a bloody stalemate, something has got to give and it does not look good for Europe tethered to Russian gas pipelines
China's Car Industry - Europe's Nemesis ?
The global automotive industry is being challenged by China's tech-driven cars and U.S. tariff wars, supply chains which powered entire economic regions look stolid, and Europe's famed brands are losing their glitter fast
Europe Automotive - Treading Water
A focus on the CO₂ emissions of individual transportation in Europe makes light of social impact on the industrial supply chain, putting at risk the market shares of established car makers and depriving the industry of its strengths in motorization
Brexit - Unpicking a "Done Deal"
The UK will maintain access to the single market with some rule-setting flexibility but the essential ingredients of a successful treaty, trust, shared values and far sighted mutual engagement, do not look promising