Chilled ambitions: How the Iran war is foiling Europe’s LNG plans
Iranian strikes on Qatar’s LNG infrastructure are complicating Brussels’ plans to ditch Russian gas, handing Washington and Moscow fresh leverage
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Detecting a “dirty bomb”: How Europeans can combat radiological threats
The Iran war is a reminder Europeans should move quickly to install a monitoring network that could identify a “dirty bomb”
Surviving chaos
Mark Leonard introduces his new book Surviving Chaos: Geopolitics When the Rules Fail. He is joined by Carl Bildt, Ivan Krastev, Gideon Rachman and Helle Thorning-Schmidt to unpack how capital, climate, chips, and civilisation are reshaping global politics
Laying the groundwork: Why EU-Japan industrial relations should begin at the bilateral level
Europe and Japan seek deeper defence-industrial cooperation; but the fragmented EU system is creating challenges. As a first step, Tokyo should establish stronger bilateral partnerships, particularly with Germany and Poland
The full monty: Why the Mediterranean pact needs to offer the works
Europe’s energy, industrial and migration interests all converge in its southern neighbourhood, where rivals are eroding its influence. The new Pact for the Mediterranean can reverse this, but only if Brussels puts grand bargains on the table
From good to not good: The impact of the war in Iran on Russia
Russia is reaping the rewards from Trump’s war in Iran, but the benefits will likely not extend beyond the short term. Here’s how Europeans can make the long term arrive more quickly
Amid the mayhem: Three steps for the EU and Turkey to protect their interests
European and Turkish policymakers should take three steps immediately to deliver on their shared interests. This approach could help stabilise their relationship and lay the groundwork for broader engagement
Beyond the Strait of Hormuz: How Europe can safeguard its energy future
Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz are disrupting global energy flows. Europe must overhaul its energy strategy to focus on renewables, LNG, nuclear power and reducing oil dependency—and finally commit to safeguarding its long-term security
What the Iran war means for Europe’s energy
Mark Leonard is joined by Szymon Kardaś to discuss how the war in Iran is affecting energy prices and supplies in Europe
Fast energy: How Europe can power the AI revolution and stay competitive
Europeans must urgently implement a “fast energy” programme to speed up access to energy to power AI—and remain competitive in the world