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Energy Security

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Trump's Venezuela concession: control dressed as partnership

A deep dive into the 2026 concession granting a US-managed venture controlling interest over 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil for a century. The deal, born …

Politics World Venezuela

Rein Kaljumäe · Aug 29, 2026 • 06:16

Greek Tankers, Russian Oil: The Price Cap Nobody Enforces

Greek shipping companies earned at least $3.8 billion transporting Russian oil and gas between 2023 and 2026, using permitted exemptions inside the G7's $60-per…

World Finance Business

Rein Kaljumäe · Aug 16, 2026 • 09:58

Can Nuclear Power Survive a Climate It Was Built For?

Europe’s nuclear fleet is hitting its physical limits as warming rivers and historic droughts force emergency shutdowns. From Romania’s three-centimetre margin …

Environment World Nuclear Power

Kärt Lepik · Aug 13, 2026 • 15:54

Who Actually Controls the Strait of Hormuz Right Now?

The Strait of Hormuz is a load-bearing wall for the global economy, carrying 25 percent of all seaborne oil. Following the 2026 conflict, this analysis explores…

World Politics Strait of Hormuz

Rein Kaljumäe · Aug 13, 2026 • 13:27

Can flexible hydro and gas reserves prevent a total blackout?

The 2026 solar eclipse presents a 9.7-gigawatt challenge to the European power grid, but automated reserves and international interconnectors are ready to bridg…

Technology Environment Estonia

Kärt Lepik · Aug 12, 2026 • 09:49

Will the Hormuz Agreement survive the end of free transit?

Tehran and Muscat have finalized a joint management framework that effectively privatizes the world's most vital maritime artery. This article explores how a 7%…

Politics World Iran

Rein Kaljumäe · Aug 06, 2026 • 13:33

Can Trump’s Iran strategy hold when the Gulf allies pay the bill?

After a 12-day war in 2025, the Trump administration enacted a tactical reset on August 1, 2026. This pause in 'Maximum Pressure 2.0' highlights the vulnerabili…

Politics World Iran Strategy

Rein Kaljumäe · Aug 02, 2026 • 07:26

Can Ankara and Cairo bridge the gap to stabilize Libyan oil?

The Turkiye-Libya-Egypt power struggle has shifted from a decade of proxy warfare to a strategic partnership focused on energy and defense. By 2026, the formati…

World Politics Turkey

Rein Kaljumäe · Jul 20, 2026 • 12:14

What Does a Second Strike on the Same Terminal Actually Prove?

On July 4, 2026, Ukrainian drones hit the St. Petersburg oil terminal, proving that the 850km range is no longer a barrier but a standard. This second strike in…

World Politics Military

Rein Kaljumäe · Jul 04, 2026 • 12:32

Can the Oman Exception bypass Iran to stabilize global oil?

The 'Oman Exception' corridor has redefined global energy logistics by bypassing Iranian-controlled zones in the Strait of Hormuz. With global reserves at a cri…

World Business Estonia

Elisabeth Saar · Jun 25, 2026 • 15:14

Can Swiss nuclear plants stabilize Europe's winter energy grid?

Switzerland is lifting its nuclear ban to bridge a 50% winter electricity gap and integrate its 41 cross-border lines into a stable European grid. This shift to…

Politics Environment Switzerland

Kärt Lepik · Jun 19, 2026 • 15:18

How did the Islamabad MoU restore global maritime trade?

The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz in June 2026 marks a pivotal shift in global energy security following years of blockade. While Brent crude prices have al…

World Finance Estonia

Elisabeth Saar · Jun 15, 2026 • 09:13