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Expert briefing
Publication date: 22 April 2022

For proponents, investment in nuclear energy will enable Europe simultaneously to become energy self-sufficient and reach climate change targets. However, sustained political and…

Expert briefing
Publication date: 9 May 2023

The Philippines and other South-east Asian countries are keen on adding nuclear to their energy mixes. Geopolitics is a key factor in their efforts to realise this ambition, with…

Expert briefing
Publication date: 4 December 2018

A new energy blueprint faced significant delays under former President Jacob Zuma (2009-18) after his unsuccessful push for a controversial expansion of nuclear capacity. However…

Expert briefing
Publication date: 30 December 2020

Governments are formulating their environmental policies in line with the Paris climate agreement and falling costs make renewables the cheapest option for new generating…

Expert briefing
Publication date: 7 November 2023

Separately, Russian arms transfers to Naypyidaw are fuelling the conflict between the junta and its armed opponents. Among the countries that remain close to Myanmar, Russia and…

Expert briefing
Publication date: 23 March 2020

South African infrastructure.

Expert briefing
Publication date: 24 September 2021

In July, it expressed optimism about achieving net-zero emissions by "2060 or sooner". This will require a phasing out of coal-fired power plants, currently the dominant source of…

Expert briefing
Publication date: 10 February 2023

However, Portugal’s geographic position means its ability to connect with wider European power and gas markets is very limited and heavily dependent on Spanish connections with…

Expert briefing
Publication date: 26 November 2020

At best, Democrats can tie the Senate 50-50, controlling it after January 20 with the Democratic US vice-president’s vote. Otherwise, Republicans will have a small majority to…

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