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
The European Union worked hard to improve gas flows after the energy crisis sparked by Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, but it missed a golden opportunity.
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May 12, 2025
China Thanks ‘Gas Station Manager’ Putin
Whatever the theatrics on Red Square, Russia is becoming ever-more dependent on China.
May 7, 2025
Cutting the Russian Energy Cord
The European Commission has published a much-anticipated roadmap to phase out Russian gas, oil, and nuclear imports. But will the new rules stick?
April 14, 2025
How an Energy Ceasefire Might Help Ukraine
The energy sector is badly battered but there are opportunities amid the destruction, if Ukraine has the wisdom to exploit them.
April 14, 2025
Seas of Opportunity: Integrating Gas Markets from the Baltic to the Balkans
Ukraine has a unique opportunity to work with neighboring EU member states to integrate gas markets from the Baltic Sea to the Balkans at minimal cost.
April 9, 2025
The New Energy Frontline: Nukes
In order to compete against China and Russia, both the US and Europe are turning to nuclear power.
April 1, 2025
Yes, Open Ukraine’s Nuclear Sector to Foreign Investment
Inclusion of Ukraine’s nuclear sector in any US-Ukraine deal may be a good idea for all sides.
March 26, 2025
Europe’s Green Dreams Turn into a Nightmare
As the US buries its climate change ambitions, Europe engages in wishful thinking.
March 5, 2025
The Road to Hell Is Paved With Russian Resets
The US appears on the verge of yet another reset of relations with Moscow. History suggests it will lead to broken promises and more war.
February 28, 2025
Better Energy Solutions for Ukraine
Russia’s deliberate targeting of infrastructure and occupation of strategic assets has pushed Ukraine's energy systems to the brink. How can they be rebuilt?