The immobility of Europe – which is more involved in the energy crisis than the United States, but which again had to wait for a major US move (…) must also be emphasised in this respect
Cinzia Bianco gives context on Biden’s trip to the Middle East
The immobility of Europe – which is more involved in the energy crisis than the United States, but which again had to wait for a major US move (…) must also be emphasised in this respect
Cinzia Bianco gives context on Biden’s trip to the Middle East
An ambitious agenda for US-Saudi cooperation could become a double-edged sword
Cinzia Bianco comments on the impact of Biden’s Middle East trip on US-Saudi relations
The very fact that M.B.S. has managed to maintain his position at home makes him a necessary dialogue interlocutor if one wants to talk to Saudi Arabia
Approaching Riyadh, and Salman in particular, is a U-turn on Biden’s part, says Cinzia Bianco
By the simple fact that M.B.S. managed to hold onto his position domestically, he is the necessary interlocutor if you want to talk to Saudi Arabia
Cinzia Bianco explains the political role of Saudi Arabia’s crown prince
This is a very bad sign
Cinzia Bianco is quoted on her interpretation of Joe Biden’s welcome committee
For Biden, obtaining Saudi Arabia’s full cooperation on the energy dossier means easing the pressure on energy prices, and even on inflation
Cinzia Bianco comments on Biden’s visit to Saudi Arabia
In this particular area, there is not too much controversy or disagreement
The plans to build a Middle East Air Defence Alliance would initially focus on a comparatively concrete issue, namely technical cooperation in air defence
Turkey’s Erdogan was responsible for the deterioration of Mohammed bin Salman’s image in the wider Arab Islamic world after the Khashoggi murder
Cinzia Bianco comments on the current rapprochement between Turkey and Saudi Arabia
The UAE and other Gulf monarchies are re-evaluating relations with the US who, in their strong view, reneged on its end of the bargain: providing security
Cinzia Bianco weighs in on the latest updates between the US and the Gulf as disappointment with the Biden administration grows
Relying on a variety of sources and multiple answers, not on a single renewable source (…). The key is diversification, also in terms of fossil fuels and providers.
Cinzia Bianco outlines the essential elements for achieving the European energy transition within the changed geopolitical and energy context