Focus Area
Energy & Infrastructure
Energy routing is inseparable from geopolitical positioning. Pipeline bypasses, grid expansion, and transition timelines determine a state's room for maneuver in conflict — and where energy-intensive industries can credibly locate. This section tracks the strategic implications of energy infrastructure.
3 analyses
How the New Pipeline Empire Bypassing the Strait of Hormuz Redraws Oil Power
On maps, the Strait of Hormuz is merely a narrow trace of water; in reality, it is the world's most formidable energy chokepoint. The conflicts of 2026 have redrawn the scale of oil power. This article analyzes how Persian Gulf states like Saudi Arabia and the UAE leverage bypass pipelines to forge asymmetrical energy resilience, restructuring geopolitical alliances.
Oil Tankers Bound for India: How the Russia-Ukraine War Turns Energy Sanctions into Great Power Leverage
The Russia-Ukraine war and Western sanctions have redirected global oil flows. By absorbing discounted Russian crude, India transforms an energy crisis into geopolitical leverage. This article analyzes India's energy decisions, refining capabilities, and strategic autonomy.
Crossroads of Energy Transition: Geopolitical Struggles over Next-Generation Infrastructure
Net-zero emissions is not merely an environmental issue, but a new industrial revolution. Discover the wrestling among nations over energy infrastructure, and how enterprises can rebuild their competitiveness in this wave.