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Germany and Nord Stream Sabotage: Victim or Confidant?

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Exploring the complex geopolitical position that Germany finds itself in amid the Nord Stream sabotage.

State or Non-state? An Overview of Possible Nord Stream Saboteurs

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Examining the potential suspects in the high-profile sabotage of the Nord Stream pipeline.

Nord Stream Sabotage: The Evidence So Far

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What can be gleaned from public record evidence surrounding last year’s high-profile sabotage of the Nord Stream pipeline.

Seymour Hersh’s Nord Stream Theory: Fact or Fiction?

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Seymour Hersh’s Nord Stream theory is conceivable, but it’s not the only way to explain the high-profile act of sabotage.

Winter Looms for Energy-Starved Europe

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With the temporary closure of Nord Stream I, Moscow continues to turn the screw on Europe’s energy supply.

Four Deaths and Still No Funeral? Germany and Nord Stream 2

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Nord Stream 2 is dead (again), but don’t expect the Kremlin to shed many tears.

US and Germany Reach a Deal on Nord Stream 2

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Ultimately, this zero-sum decision between two US allies was hardly a Sophie’s choice.

Donald Trump’s Lost Dream of World Energy Domination

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Donald Trump has no solution to the crisis in the domestic hydraulic fracturing industry. Ultimately, the survival of the industry lies in Saudi Arabia.

LNG Imports and New Supply Challenge Russia’s Hold on European Gas Market

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LNG imports and Azeri pipelines look set to lessen Europe’s dependence on Russian supplies, potentially limiting Moscow’s political and economic influence over the region.

Denmark Throws a Wrench into Russia’s Nord Stream 2 Plans

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Denmark’s regulatory foot-dragging on Nord Stream 2 could frustrate Russian attempts to isolate Ukraine on a new gas transit deal.

Backgrounder: Nord Stream 2

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Key background information on Nord Stream 2, the energy pipeline that was center stage at this week’s NATO summit.

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