Analysis
Economic Security
The V4 Economies Weather Off Hormuz Blockade
29 April 2026
26 March 2024
After numerous attacks on gas infrastructure, especially in the Baltic Sea, the West must act collectively to shore up defences and create a coherent security policy focused on energy independence.
In a little more than a year, three major incidents have occurred in the Baltic region that specifically targeted critical gas infrastructures, excluding any attacks that took place in active war zones.
For years to come, natural gas markets in Europe will remain on edge due to the persistent geopolitical risk. The European Union’s coastal countries along the Baltic Sea are highly vulnerable in this regard and are likely to suffer unrest.
The pressing issue is whether NATO can prevent any potential sabotage of critical infrastructure in the region, especially on facilities conveniently located near Russia.