From 21 to 23 May, the GLOBSEC Forum brought together policymakers, analysts, business leaders, and civil society representatives in Prague to address some of the most pressing challenges facing Europe and the wider international order. HCSS strategic analyst Irina Patrahau joined Roger Hilton for an episode of GLOBcast, GLOBSEC’s flagship podcast series covering developments in security, defence, democracy, resilience, technology, and international affairs.
In the episode, Navigating Disruption: Europe’s Energy and Security Crossroads, Patrahau explored the growing interconnections between energy, critical minerals, technological competition, economic security, and geopolitics.
The conversation examined Europe’s continuing vulnerabilities in energy and critical minerals supply chains, the risk of creating new dependencies through the green transition, and the strategic implications of growing competition with China. Patrahau also discussed how Europe can strengthen its resilience while maintaining competitiveness and pursuing its climate objectives.
Drawing on discussions from the Young Leaders Forum, she reflected on the increasingly blurred boundaries between economic policy, technological development, and security policy. As geopolitical competition intensifies and strategic dependencies become more visible, the conversation highlighted the need for Europe to adopt a more integrated approach to resilience and strategic autonomy.
Watch the discussion here:
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