The Globalist European commitment to renewable energy and security cooperation in the North Sea
Jan 27, 2026
Fernando Augusto Pacheco, Monocle Radio senior correspondent who interviewed Kaouther Ben Hania. Janelle Aldred, communications and media advisor tracking US domestic headlines. Nina Dos Santos, international correspondent covering European energy and security. They discuss the North Sea’s 100GW offshore wind commitment, Europe’s strategic energy shift, undersea cable protection, turbine supply geopolitics, and links between renewables and security.
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Securing Subsea Cables Raises Costs
- Europe is increasing protections for subsea cables after sabotage threats, including burying them.
- Burying cables raises costs but addresses risks from hybrid maritime interference.
Energy Projects As Geopolitical Strategy
- The North Sea plan also redraws geopolitical lines, creating a tech and energy faultline between Europe and the US.
- Choices over turbine suppliers (European, Chinese) will become politically sensitive.
Inside Iran: 'Digital Prison' And Despair
- Tara Kangalu's contacts describe Iran as being in a 'digital prison' with fleeting internet access via Starlink and VPNs.
- She reports widespread fear, economic collapse, and citizens feeling abandoned amid brutal crackdowns.
