Energy security sits at the heart of Europe’s confrontation with Russia. Moscow spent decades turning Russian gas into a political weapon, and the war in Ukraine forced a scramble to replace those hydrocarbons and rethink energy geopolitics across the continent. This hub tracks how allied economies are rebuilding energy security: cutting dependence on Russian gas, defending pipeline security and the energy infrastructure that carries power across borders, scaling up liquefied natural gas imports and LNG supply from the United States and other partners, and managing an energy transition that is also a matter of national security. Fellows and analysts examine the vulnerabilities Russia has exploited, the resilience of critical pipeline security, and the pace of the green transition against the demands of deterrence. From liquefied natural gas terminals to the politics of the energy transition, the hub follows the decisions shaping whether Europe can power itself without fear. Explore analysis and commentary on the energy security choices defining the transatlantic response.
Energy
Russia’s onslaught on Ukraine’s power supply is not just an attempt to freeze its people into submission but a systematic attack on its military. Allies must take note.
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January 29, 2026
The Battle to Maintain Ukraine’s Water Supplies
Moscow’s onslaught is depriving Ukrainians of water as well as heat and light. Post-war rebuilding will have to include massive investment in pipes and processing plants.
January 20, 2026
A Romania-Moldova Union? Work Has Begun
Moldova’s unification with Romania may not be popular with voters on either side of the border but the two countries’ energy security policies tell a different story.
January 20, 2026
How a Balkan Wind Farm Aids US National Security
Energy suppliers in southeastern Europe are heavily politicized and sometimes nefarious. The US can aid democratic stability through energy engagement.
January 15, 2026
Russia’s Thuggish New Ally? Midwinter
Ukraine is suffering badly, with implications for significant population movement. Western allies can help, if they acknowledge the threat.
January 12, 2026
What a Wonderful World: Subzero Ukraine Edition
When you live in Ukraine, you learn that the weather forecast is not just about weather.
January 9, 2026
Vučić Hangs on and Hopes for Better Days
Serbia’s administration suffered severe setbacks in 2025. There’s no immediate prospect of any improvement.
December 15, 2025
Nuclear Fusion: A Solution to Europe’s Energy Woes?
As Europe confronts crippling energy prices, it hopes to fuel its energy-intensive tech industry with clean fusion power. But skeptics ask, will it move fast enough?
December 2, 2025
A Rebirth in Flame: Ukraine’s Beleaguered Energy System
Russia’s relentless assault on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure and a crisis of governance promise a cold winter. But there is hope ahead.
November 20, 2025
Self-Harm: The EU’s Sustainability Rules
A new European Union directive is undermining the bloc’s economic security and failing to deliver on its social justice promises.