Strategy at the Geopolitical Crossroads: The Imperative for Secure and Clean Energy in Central and Eastern Europe

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The Central and Eastern European (CEE) region has emerged as a key strategic area in global energy geopolitics, where security, economic resilience, and climate ambitions collide. The war in Ukraine fundamentally disrupted Europe’s energy landscape, forcing a rapid transition away from Russian fossil fuels while exposing the region’s deep vulnerabilities in energy security, supply chains, and infrastructure resilience. Today, Russia, China, the U.S., and especially the European Union (EU) are impacting the region’s energy future, making it crucial to understand the strategic risks and opportunities that lie ahead.

Source: Wikipedia (CEE region in red)