Russia’s Energy Leverage in Europe: Interdependence, Control, and Influence Russia and Europe remain deeply intertwined in the energy sphere. In 2016, Russia supplied over 70 percent of natural gas and one-third of crude oil consumed by OECD countries, accounting for roughly 75 percent of Russia’s gas exports and 60 percent…

European prosecutors suspect rigged tenders and overpriced ammunition. Four defense ministry employees are among those in custody. Eight individuals, including four officials from Slovakia’s Ministry of Defense, have been detained as part of a European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) investigation into alleged misuse of €7.4 million intended for Ukraine’s military…

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said Thursday that the organization’s procurement agency is cooperating with police investigating corruption and fraud allegations involving the purchase of military equipment. The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) helps the 32 members of the world’s biggest security alliance and their partners to buy defense equipment…

TotalEnergies Calls for Immediate Investigation into Alleged Massacre at Mozambican Gas Project The French energy group TotalEnergies has urged the Mozambican government to launch an immediate and independent investigation into allegations of a massacre at its liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in northern Mozambique. The claims involve reports of severe…

Development cooperation is a tool of soft power for states that enables them to promote their values, build relationships with partner states, and reduce global poverty. Since development cooperation is impacted by changes in the norms and power dynamics of international politics, it is essential to analyse Estonia’s use of…