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On February 28, the US and Israel launched new attacks on Iran targeting primarily the country's leadership, security forces, and missile program.
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Nearly a month in, the conflict in Iran appears to have hit a critical inflection point. Over the weekend, President Trump gave Iran a 48-hour ultimatum to open...
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The war in Iran is not just another energy shock. It is arriving at a moment when Europe is already under cumulative strain: a war on its eastern border, the lingering aftershocks of the 2022 energy crisis, industrial decline, political fragmentation, fiscal limits, and a widening debate over how much of its own security it must now provide.
The oil shock triggered by the crisis in the Persian Gulf has pushed crude above $100 per barrel, reviving familiar fears of economic turmoil in the United States driven by surging gasoline and diesel prices.
On February 28, the US and Israel launched new attacks on Iran targeting primarily the country's leadership, security forces, and missile program.
The Iran conflict could increase the appeal of Russia as an energy supplier for China.
Media reports suggest the Trump Administration is considering restrictions on US oil exports.
On February 24, 2026, CGEP hosted a private virtual roundtable under the Chatham House rule to discuss the importance of an independent nuclear safety regulator.
Amid global oil and gas disruptions, China stands prepared for the electrostate era.
America needs a plan for Tehran's nuclear program.
The US-Israeli attack on Iran and Iran's retaliatory strikes against energy infrastructure directly impact China.
Concerns about greenhouse gas emissions, air pollution, and energy security are driving increased interest in nuclear power.
In January 2026, the UK government publicly released an intelligence report analyzing the security implications of global environmental destruction.
Anne-Sophie Corbeau and leading experts explore how Europe's gas sector is being reshaped by geopolitical shocks.
