The Impact of Maritime Piracy in the Gulf of Guinea on the European Energy Security

Abstract

In order to fill its energy needs after Russia's gas embargo that accompanied the Ukrainian crisis, European countries have sought new suppliers to fill the energy deficit. In this regard, the African continent emerged as a complement to meeting the energy demand of European energy security, but in another side Africa is a continent that suffers from Asymmetric threats like piracy and terrorism, which hinder supply operations, especially in the gulf of Guinea which is consider as one of the most dangerous areas.