The closure of the Strait of Hormuz, through which nearly 20% of the world’s oil passes, has served as a stark reminder of one reality: nations remain deeply dependent on fossil fuels. We are seeing a sharp rise in liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices, reaching up to +50%, and a…
This third part explores how central is energy policies in shaping public policy and geopolitical dynamics, mandating the construction of a resilient energy sector. Energy infrastructures : targets of sabotage A new harassment strategy, including drone reconnaissance and sabotage against critical allied infrastructure (military bases, airports, energy facilities), compromises their…
In April 2024, NASA scientists flew over the Greenland Ice Sheet and made an unexpected discovery: Camp Century, a Cold War American base. Due to melting ice caused by global warming, the camp's structure is gradually resurfacing. What was Camp Century? Camp Century, also called “City under the Ice”, was built in 1959 during the…
The Sahara, with its vast desert expanses bathed in sunlight year-round, seems like an ideal place to install massive solar farms. Some believe that harnessing this solar energy could meet a significant portion of the world's energy needs. However, behind this enticing idea lie numerous environmental, technical, and socio-political challenges.…
Tout au long de l'année, les agriculteurs ont manifesté partout dans le pays contre la baisse des revenus, l'augmentation des charges et la réglementation complexe liée à la politique agricole européenne. Ces protestations se sont intensifiées fin 2024 en raison de l'accord de libre-échange entre l'UE et le Mercosur.…
The Norwegian Sovereign Wealth Fund, officially known as the Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG), is one of the largest sovereign wealth funds in the world. Established in 1990 to managed the surplus from Norway’s oil revenues, its mission is to preserve wealth for future generations and ensure the stability of…
Ce lundi 11 novembre a marqué le lancement de la COP 29, à Bakou en Azerbaïdjan, une puissance pétrolière que son président, Ilhan Aliev, a qualifié de « cadeau de Dieu », pour désigner les hydrocarbures qui font la richesse du pays. Des propos qui ne manquent pas de faire réagir, dans…