TANVI RATNA: How the war in Iran realigned Europe's energy future around America – Democratic Accent

TANVI RATNA: How the war in Iran realigned Europe's energy future around America – Democratic Accent

President Donald Trump is negotiating over the Strait of Hormuz this week. The Middle East will get the headlines. But one of the most consequential shifts in this war did not happen in Tehran or Tel Aviv. It happened in the gas terminals of Rotterdam, Wilhelmshaven and Dunkirk, where Europe’s post-Russia energy system has become increasingly American. In February 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine and Europe woke up to its first great energy shock of…

JUST IN: Trump’s Energy Strategy Forces Europe To Embrace American Supplies

The complexities of energy geopolitics and their implications for global markets are on full display, showcasing a fundamental shift in Europe’s energy landscape. At the heart of the analysis is President Donald Trump’s ongoing negotiations relating to the Strait of Hormuz—a critical maritime chokepoint for global oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments. America’s influence in this narrative is clear, while the author illustrates how the r…

TANVI RATNA: How the war in Iran realigned Europe's energy future around America

President Donald Trump is negotiating over the Strait of Hormuz this week. The Middle East will get the headlines. But one of the most consequential shifts in this war did not happen in Tehran or Tel Aviv. It happened in the gas terminals of Rotterdam, Wilhelmshaven and Dunkirk, where Europe’s post-Russia energy system has become increasingly American.In February 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine and Europe woke up to its first great energy shock of …