South Korea: Crisis management like in 1997
South Korea is heavily dependent on energy imports. Because shipments through the Strait of Hormuz have been disrupted, Seoul has announced alternatives to ensure a steady supply.
By Marcel Grzanna
South Korea is heavily dependent on energy imports. Because shipments through the Strait of Hormuz have been disrupted, Seoul has announced alternatives to ensure a steady supply.
By Marcel Grzanna
China is signaling willingness to cooperate with Southeast Asian countries on energy security. The Chinese foreign ministry continues to call on all parties in the Iran war to halt military activity.
By Redaktion Table
China zeigt Bereitschaft zur Zusammenarbeit mit Südostasien bei der Energiesicherheit. Der chinesische Außenminister fordert weiterhin alle Beteiligten des Iran-Krieges zur Beendigung militärischer Aktivitäten auf.
By Redaktion Table
Viktor Orbán remains unyielding. Even the initiative by the Commission and the Council to assist in repairing the Druzhba pipeline has not broken the deadlock over the loan to Ukraine.
By Stephan Israel, Markus Grabitz, Manuel Berkel and Lukas Knigge
Ali Larijani was considered one of the most influential figures in the Iranian leadership. He is reported to have been killed in an airstrike. The consequences are unclear.
By Redaktion Table
Controversial issues in trade talks between the world's largest economies are to be separated from less sensitive areas. Meanwhile, Donald Trump has confirmed the postponement of his trip to China.
By Manuel Liu
Airspace closures and rising fuel prices caused by the conflict in the Middle East are placing significant pressure on the aviation industry. Airlines operating on competing routes could benefit from the closure of major hubs in the Gulf region.
By Arne Schütte
The foreign ministers of EU member states have rejected Donald Trump’s call for them to help secure the Strait of Hormuz. The EU does not consider itself responsible for the Iran conflict and is instead focusing on strengthening its existing naval operations.
By Stephan Israel
At Tehran's behest, the Lebanese Shiite militia has gone to war. Now that Israel has destroyed a large portion of Hezbollah's rocket arsenal, the group is trying to capitalize on its new strengths. Whether this tactic will succeed also depends on Israel's next moves.
By Laura Hülsemann
The EU refuses to get involved in the Iran conflict. Instead, France is pushing forward with defensive initiatives to stabilize the Strait of Hormuz.
By Lisa-Martina Klein and Stephan Israel