What's Happening in the Energy and Defense World at the Moment?
Breaking Developments and Key Trends
Today, February 10, European gas prices surged to a crisis-level two-year high amid storage concerns as winter gets harsher, while Afghanistan continues to face a severe energy shortage despite its electricity import agreements with Uzbekistan and Tajikistan. At the same time, Taiwan is exploring new energy partnerships with the U.S. to secure its future and is integrating energy literacy courses into its high school curriculum.
Meanwhile, military activity is escalating across multiple fronts—from U.S. deployments in the Arctic to major arms sales in the Middle East and increased defense spending targets in Europe. This briefing provides key insights into the latest energy and defense developments reshaping global markets.
Energy
European Gas Prices Surge: