Energy

  • COP28 in the rearview mirror

    Following hard-fought negotiations, the 28th COP summit in Dubai has culminated in a historic decision to ‘transition away’ from fossil fuels. Although not legally binding, the COP28 declaration will send a powerful signal to markets and policymakers about the direction in which...

    Commentary
    By: Lukas Trakimavičius

  • Europe's energy crisis conundrum

    The energy crisis that engulfed Europe in 2021 continues to be a major source of concern. This Brief looks at the causes of the crisis, analyses its impacts and proposes strategic responses to enhance the EU’s resilience to energy market volatility as it pursues its ambitious...

    Briefs
    By: Yana Popkostova

  • Curse or blessing?

    This Brief examines the oil-conflict nexus and analyses the effects of the recent pandemic-induced oil price shock on three vulnerable, conflict-affected countries.

    Briefs
    By: Matteo Ilardo

  • African Futures 2030

    Among the multiple possible futures for Africa, this publication has selected a favourable one, leading to integration, peace and prosperity.

    Chaillot Papers
    Edited by: Giovanni Faleg
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    Chinese futures: horizon 2025

    This Report - the outcome of a dedicated EUISS Task Force - seeks to decipher what kind of global actor we can expect China to be, given its growing international profile and ambitions. What do current trends indicate regarding the direction of its future foreign and security...

    Analysis
    By: Eva Pejsova
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    Securing the Energy Union: five pillars and five regions

    This Report examines the energy challenges facing the different regions of Europe, investigating shared priorities and common projects, as well as barriers to integration and cooperation. A series of chapters devoted to distinct regions examines what role the Energy Union can...

    Analysis
    By: Gerald Stang
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    Renewables: do they matter for foreign policy?

    Although the politics of renewable energy has remained largely confined to national boundaries and has had few international ramifications to date, this may be about to change. If this is the case, what is and could be the role of renewables in European energy diplomacy?

    Briefs
    By: Iana Dreyer