Sabotage suspected after Nord Stream pipeline leaks

28 Sept 2022 · 7 min
6:55

In this Arabic‑language interview recorded via Zoom from Washington, host Speaker A and co‑hosts discuss the recent leaks in the Nord Stream 1 and 2 gas pipelines. Dr. Omid Shokri, a foreign‑policy and geopolitical‑energy advisor, repeatedly returns to the question of who benefits from the damage. He argues that the European Union, under severe energy strain, is unlikely to sabotage its own supply, and that the United States, a NATO ally, also lacks motive despite its support for European energy security. The conversation shifts to Russia’s possible strategic use of the crisis to maintain leverage over Europe, while noting that no concrete evidence links any party to the sabotage. Shokri highlights ongoing diplomatic talks with Gulf states (Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE) to secure alternative gas supplies for Europe. He stresses that the leaks occurred near NATO‑member territorial waters, raising concerns about security and the potential for escalation. The interview concludes with speculation about the impact on Europe’s winter energy outlook, inflation, and industrial growth, and a call for international investigations to determine the true cause of the pipeline damage.

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