The annual analytical report of the IAIS Center for Energy Diplomacy and Geopolitics presents a comprehensive study of the global energy system’s transformation amid growing geopolitical turbulence and structural shifts in world energy markets. The report combines analytical articles and strategic assessments dedicated to key trends in energy security, international energy diplomacy, and technological competition, with particular emphasis on their significance for the Republic of Uzbekistan.

The focus is on the transition of global energy from a model of relative predictability to a state of “permanent crisis” caused by regional conflicts, trade wars, sanctions regimes, and the acceleration of energy transition. The report examines issues such as the impact of Middle Eastern and Latin American crises on oil markets, Europe's dependence on Chinese critical materials, global shifts in the structure of electricity production, and the consequences of the US-China trade and economic confrontation for energy demand.

A separate section of materials is devoted to the regional dimension of energy policy: Central Asia and adjacent areas. The analysis covers the significance of the European Union for the region’s energy sustainability, the prospects for energy cooperation between leading global players, and the transformation of cooperation models between Uzbekistan and its closest partners, primarily Turkmenistan. Considerable attention is paid to cybersecurity in the energy sector, the ESG agenda, and risk management in the context of digitalization of energy systems.

* The Institute for Advanced International Studies (IAIS) does not take institutional positions on any issues; the views represented herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the IAIS.