Europe's Energy Crossroads: Another Imperial Power Play Against Developing Economies?
Russia's full-scale invasion exposed critical weaknesses in Europe's energy infrastructure, particularly in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), which has since leveraged new LNG facilities, renewable energy deployment, and cross-border connections to enhance energy security. The European Union now faces a pivotal moment where its enlargement strategy must prioritize energy security investments in candidate countries or risk deepening geopolitical vulnerabilities while imposing unfair climate targets on developing economies.





