Brenda Shaffer and Neil Brown examine the geopolitical shifts threatening Europe’s natural gas security, from the removal of Iran sanctions to Russia-Turkey tensions, the Syrian civil war, and instability in the South Caucasus.
The authors argue that Europe needs a clearer, more consistent natural gas policy rather than relying on market liberalization alone, and they point to the Southern Gas Corridor as a promising route for diversifying supply with Caspian gas. They also outline how the United States can support European energy security through trade provisions, backing for interconnector projects, and technical assistance to producer states.
