Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has amplified the importance of national-security considerations in Western countries’ energy policies. But both the geopolitical and environmental goals are urgent
Category: Geopolitics
The Scramble for Africa’s Rare Earths: The US, EU Race to Break China’s Dominance
The strategic importance of rare earths has become clear over the last year following a shortage of production with serious effects on a number of
The Global Fertilizer Squeeze: Fertilizer Market in Uncharted Waters Amid War in Ukraine and Russian Embargo
The war in Ukraine has left the world not only short of important grains but also fertilizers, which could further tighten food supplies. Farmers around
MENA Oil & Gas in the Energy Crisis: A Thorn Bed for Brussels and Washington?
What are the challenges the United States is facing to shore up ties with unsatisfied allies in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region
Geopolitics of Energy: Can Europe Manage Without Russian Oil and Coal?
“A stop to Russian oil and coal supplies would push Europe into a short and painful adjustment period,” argues a recent blog post in Bruegel,
Geopolitics of Fertilizers: German Fertilizer Mining Set to Boost Its Output Amid Belarus Embargo
While the European Union banned in early March the import of potash, a key mineral fertilizer, from Belarus as part of the sanctions regime, test
The Geopolitics of Energy: Can the EU Do Without Russian Gas?
“It is no secret that, contrary to prior beliefs and expectations, the EU has substantially failed to break its dependence on Russian oil and gas
Ukraine Crisis’ Effects on MENA: Russian Invasion Could Threaten Agriculture Supplies in North Africa
With the prospect for a Russian invasion to Ukraine looming large, a war could have serious effects also on the Middle East and North Africa
Fertilizer Trends for 2022: What Factors Drive Fertilizer Prices Higher
The skyrocketing cost of fertilizer and increasing concerns regarding its availability is probably the most important topic currently discussed among farmers and ranchers. This is
Global Phosphorus Fertilizer Trends and Outlook to 2022
A worldwide pandemic, trade disputes and geopolitical rows dominated the news cycle for phosphorus (P) fertilizer throughout 2021. These various factors have limited nutrient supply