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Nov 18, 2011

BSEEF 2011 – Europe’s Financial Crisis and Slower Global Growth: Implications and Strategies – 11/18/11

By Jason Harmala

The last three years have seen wave after wave of financial turmoil rock world markets, and the latest and most complex politically is that affecting the euro zone. Global growth has slowed significantly, and few expect it to rebound soon. Even more successful countries such as Turkey and China seem unlikely entirely to avoid these […]

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Nov 18, 2011

BSEEF 2011 – Session II: Regional Infrastructure Needs, Capabilities, and Finance – 11/18/11

By Jason Harmala

Much of the greater Black and Caspian Seas region has a substantial history of economic development, but in most countries, infrastructure to support a modern economy is either weak or absent altogether. If their countries are to succeed, leaders will have to address a wide range of infrastructure needs, develop the industrial, human, and other […]

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Nov 17, 2011

Transatlantic Approaches to Security in an Evolving Arctic

By Jason Harmala

On November 17, the Atlantic Council hosted a part-day conference on Arctic security. The event began with a word of welcome by Board Director Sherri Goodman, and an introduction by Ambassador Wegger Chr. Strommen of Norway, who stressed the importance of Arctic issues not only to Norway, but to the world. 

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Marine Corps 236th Birthday Celebration

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Nov 17, 2011

Marine Corps 236th Birthday Celebration

By Adrienne Chuck

The Atlantic Council hosted a celebration honoring the US Marine Corps’ 236th birthday with a cake cutting ceremony.

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Nov 17, 2011

Black Sea Energy and Economic Forum 2011

By Jason Harmala

The 2011 Black Sea Energy and Economic Forum (BSEEF) took place in Istanbul, Turkey from 17-18 November, 2011 at the Swissôtel, featuring Turkish Prime Minister H.E. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and many high-level international leaders hailing from thirty-five countries.

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Nov 17, 2011

BSEEF 2011 – Completing the Energy Picture – 11/17/11

By Adrienne Chuck

New gas from Azerbaijan and decisions on Southern Gas Corridor infrastructure serve up a broad set of issues and opportunities for downstream countries, and for others seeking to diversify their sources of supply and expand their economic options.

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Nov 17, 2011

BSEEF 2011 – Key Regional Perspectives: Central Asia – 11/17/11

By Adrienne Chuck

Afghanistan and its neighbors and friends face immense challenges over the coming several years as the US and Coalition commitment and presence there recede. Security vulnerabilities loom large. So do economic and other opportunities for cooperation and collaboration along a central arc in Eurasia where the outer reaches of Europe, the Far East, South Asia […]

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Nov 17, 2011

BSEEF 2011 – New Gas Transit and Trade – 11/17/11

By Adrienne Chuck

Azerbaijan and Turkey signed agreements October 25 in Izmir on the delivery and transit of Azerbaijani gas to and through Turkey. This step will facilitate decisions on major new pipeline infrastructure—most likely a new Southern Gas Corridor route across Turkey comparable in character to the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan oil pipeline that opened in 2006. What are the […]

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Nov 17, 2011

BSEEF 2011 – TUSIAD Luncheon: Global Governance in a Time of Economic Turmoil and Change – 11/17/11

By Adrienne Chuck

To an extent unparalleled in Eurasia, Turkey today enjoys a level of mass prosperity never seen in its history. Elsewhere, however, financial uncertainty and economic turmoil plague many countries’ economic prospects and compound already substantial political challenges and difficulties.

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Nov 17, 2011

BSEEF 2011 – Gas for Europe – 11/17/11

By Adrienne Chuck

Many believe that European strategy cries out for energy supply diversification, and natural gas seems likely to increase in importance. New resources, particularly in Azerbaijan’s offshore Shah Deniz field, now stand poised for development and export.

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