The economy in Russia is now completely geared in one direction: war. Inflation is at 7%, and when public funding is cut, the effects will be seen
Alberto Rizzi on the current state of the Russian economy
Media mentions – Alberto Rizzi
Prices seem to be stable and an overstocking of European solar energy components would help to keep PPA prices low
Alberto Rizzi comments on price developments in relation to fluctuating energy costs
The Strait is the main bottleneck for international energy trade: about 30% of the maritime oil trade passes through the Strait
Alberto Rizzi on Iran’s position in the Strait of Hormuz and how this may affect global connectivity
The EU is hoping to reduce its reliance on Russian territory by leading the development of a shorter alternative route through central Asia, called the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route
Alberto Rizzi explains why the EU must develop the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR)
International maritime traffic is much more delicate and vulnerable than it may seem: even a small armed group is capable of blocking one of the world’s most important shipping channels
Alberto Rizzi on the Red Sea crisis
It is hard to believe that the Houthis have the capabilities and technology to strike submarine cables at that depth
Alberto Rizzi comments on the attack on the submarine cables and the alleged Houthi involvement
The latest information suggests that it is plausible that it was Rubymar, the cargo ship that drifted and then sank after being hit by Houthi missiles, that damaged the cables
Alberto Rizzi comments on the damage to the four cables in the Red Sea where a quarter of Internet traffic between Europe and Asia passes through
Algeria wants to finalize long-term contracts that will provide security for the future, while seeking to bolster its status as a credible and serious producer country
Alberto Rizzi comments on Algeria’s attempt to emerge as an energy supplier for the European market
Alberto Rizzi on Algeria as a critical supplier of natural gas for European countries seeking to lessen their dependence on Russia
Submarine and surface drones are much more complex to develop and build than aerial ones and it is unlikely that the Houthis have a large number of them in their arsenal
Alberto Rizzi comments on the risks of potential Houthi submarine drones