The Cost of New Energy in Europe, but Not in Money.

[Mindful]

As Europe turns from its masochistic energy dependence on Russia, and the potential blackmail that came with it, will it now fall into the open arms of other dictatorships that stand ready to pump gas into its markets, such as such as Algeria? Even more dangerous might be a new partnership formed between Germany and Qatar. They have just agreed on a huge long-term energy partnership to reduce dependence on Russian gas, according to German Economy Minister Robert Habeck, who last month visited the Persian Gulf and met with the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani. Italy was the first to negotiate with Qatar, a country that, according to Freedom House, numbers 25 out of 100 on its the freedom score, only slightly above Russia, at 19.

Qatar is now saying that it stands "in solidarity" with Europe.

Solidarity?

The Cost of New Energy in Europe, but Not in Money

"When I left Nantes in 1984, it was tranquility itself, even in the traditionally more working-class neighborhoods... Today Nantes has become Lebanonized. And its history is that of France..." — Ivan Rioufol, journalist, Le Figaro, April 7, 2018. One

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[expat_panama]

As Europe turns from its masochistic energy dependence on Russia, and the potential blackmail that came with it, will it now fall into the open arms of other dictatorships that stand ready to pump gas into its markets, such as such as Algeria? Even more dangerous might be a new partnership formed between Germany and Qatar. They have just agreed on a huge long-term energy partnership to reduce dependence on Russian gas, according to German Economy Minister Robert Habeck, who last month visited the Persian Gulf and met with the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani. Italy was the first to negotiate with Qatar, a country that, according to Freedom House, numbers 25 out of 100 on its the freedom score, only slightly above Russia, at 19.

Qatar is now saying that it stands "in solidarity" with Europe.

Solidarity?

The Cost of New Energy in Europe, but Not in Money

"When I left Nantes in 1984, it was tranquility itself, even in the traditionally more working-class neighborhoods... Today Nantes has become Lebanonized. And its history is that of France..." — Ivan Rioufol, journalist, Le Figaro, April 7, 2018. One

www.gatestoneinstitute.org

There are two themes that I get from the piece that (to me) are just plain bonkers.

One is that the only reason people buy and sell things is to gain influence. Sure, people are complex and it's difficult to separate out ideologies, but when u buy gasoline for ur car u just buy gas for the car. Like, finding out that the owner of the station is a black, Jewish, gay, leftist is not going to make u run right back and say you want a refund.

The other is that Qatar is arab, Muslim, and a monarchy, like all Muslims are Arab monarchists. Back here on the planet Earth most Muslims are non-Arab and live in democracy.

We can chat about the particulars but my guess is that these are hot button issues for many an the convo quickly descends into a name-calling food fight. We're above that tho right?

 

[1srelluc]

Don't even care.

 

[Bleipriester]

As Europe turns from its masochistic energy dependence on Russia, and the potential blackmail that came with it, will it now fall into the open arms of other dictatorships that stand ready to pump gas into its markets, such as such as Algeria? Even more dangerous might be a new partnership formed between Germany and Qatar. They have just agreed on a huge long-term energy partnership to reduce dependence on Russian gas, according to German Economy Minister Robert Habeck, who last month visited the Persian Gulf and met with the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani. Italy was the first to negotiate with Qatar, a country that, according to Freedom House, numbers 25 out of 100 on its the freedom score, only slightly above Russia, at 19.

Qatar is now saying that it stands "in solidarity" with Europe.

Solidarity?

The Cost of New Energy in Europe, but Not in Money

"When I left Nantes in 1984, it was tranquility itself, even in the traditionally more working-class neighborhoods... Today Nantes has become Lebanonized. And its history is that of France..." — Ivan Rioufol, journalist, Le Figaro, April 7, 2018. One

www.gatestoneinstitute.org

An new era of democracy and freedom begins!

"German Development Minister Gerd Mueller said last month that Qatar was the "keyword" when it comes to IS financing."

Emir Tells Merkel Qatar Does Not Fund Isil

Qatar funded Al Nusra instead, stating that ISIS was an Saudi Arabian project, medias report. But know, both want to fund only "moderate rebels". Whomever they consider a "moderate rebel"... Well, the Emir seems to not to know what his country does... Qatar's ruler Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad...

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[DudleySmith]

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/mepo.12546

Will Natural Gas Isolate Turkey And Integrate Israel In The Eastern Mediterranean?

Natural gas was first discovered in the eastern Mediterranean Sea in the early 1970’s.

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How maps explain the eastern Mediterranean gas crisis

FT energy editor David Sheppard uses maps of the eastern Mediterranean to explain why there is such interest in gas deposits. The Turkish exploration vessels searching for them are not using conventional drilling platforms while the possible hydrocarbon bounty has become a catalyst bringing...

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Leviathan gas field - Wikipedia

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No need to feed Russian imperialism and Putin's oligarchy at all. Not only do we need to drive him and his army back into Russia but also out of the ME and defang his buddies in Iran and Yemen.

 

[wamose]

Quatar might not be a haven for freedom and civil rights, but they can't do near the damage to the world as Russia can. Today, Putin's display of evil makes him the worst person in the world to give money to.