Energy as a Geopolitical Pivot: A Strategic Assessment (legrandcontinent.eu)

• China's role in the global industrial scaling of renewable technology.
• The fossil fuel block as a 'Holy Alliance' against energy transition.
• The shift of the 2-degree climate threshold as a catalyst for systemic restructuring.

"This analysis re-evaluates Spain's outreach to China within the context of European strategic autonomy. It argues that the global energy transition is no longer just a climate objective but a core component of security. The conflict between a rising 'electrotechnical revolution' and fossil-fuel-dependent powers—specifically the USA, Russia, and Saudi Arabia—defines current geopolitical friction. Europe's vulnerability to energy supply shocks highlights the need to integrate climate policy into the heart of its sovereign defense, moving beyond mere sustainability to ensure material independence in an era of climatic and economic instability."