Energy coercion is compelling Chinese-Russian rapprochement
Opinion
In July 1941, the Japanese empire, dependent on the United States for the oil imports that powered its military, faced
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Germany’s climate measures disappoint activists
Policy
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has announced a plan to spend €54 billion to reduce emissions. She said the coalition government
German city highlights benefits of green policies
Policy
The German city of Freiburg over more than 30 years has cut emissions by investing in renewable energy, imposing strict building
Book review: Coal and (America’s grappling with) Empire
Opinion
“The supposed security need for distant American coaling stations in the late nineteenth century did not play a significant role
Turkey may send third drill-ship to Cyprus: Erdogan
Policy
Turkey may send a third drill-ship to Cyprus, according to its populist president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Ankara already has two
Can Europe shed its Dutch gas crutch?
Opinion
As foreign companies formerly based in Britain flee to the continental confines of the Netherlands, the Dutch themselves are fleeing
Iran and China seal $400bn investment deal
Policy
Iran’s foreign minister, Mohammad Zarif, visited his Chinese counterpart, Wang Li, late last month to update a comprehensive bilateral strategic
Greece dismisses Erdogan’s expansionist map
Policy
Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias says Greece has no intention of responding to Turkey’s provocation in the Aegean Sea. Turkish
Germany reports sudden fall
Policy
Germany has reported a sudden decline in the number of new wind farms being planned this year, raising fears that
Germany unveils coal funding ahead of state elections
Policy
The Germany cabinet has approved a plan to spend up to €40 billion by 2038 to reduce the impact of
Erdogan scoffs at EU sanctions over Cyprus drilling
Policy
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has criticised European Union measures to punish Turkey for drilling near Cyprus and vowed to
Pompeo hails success of Iranian oil sanctions
Policy
US sanctions have removed nearly 2.7 million barrels of Iranian oil every day from the global markets, according to US
US angered as Gibraltar frees Iranian tanker
Policy
An Iranian oil tanker held in Gibraltar since July 4 has been officially released by the authorities in the UK-run
Two bodies missing after Russia nuclear blast
Policy
The corpses of two of the five nuclear researchers killed in last week’s Russian atomic explosion have allegedly vanished. The
Trump’s China stance dampens growth
Policy
Oil prices have dropped again as Donald Trump said trade talks with China planned for September could be called off.