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Nov 15, 2012

Energy and Economic Summit 2012

By Adrienne Chuck

The fourth annual Energy and Economic Summit took place in Istanbul, Turkey from November 15-16, 2012. The Summit is a unique annual initiative launched by the Council’s Eurasia Center in cooperation with its partners in the Black Sea, Caspian and Central Asian regions. The Summit’s goal is to promote regional cooperation, investment, and trade, as well as to strengthen a […]

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Nov 15, 2012

Istanbul Energy and Economic Summit 2012 – New Gas and Europe’s Energy Security: 11/15/12 – Transcript

By Jason Harmala

Atlantic Council Energy & Economic Summit: “New Opportunities in a Dynamic Region” Session 1: New Gas and Europe’s Energy Security Moderator: Steve LeVine, Washington Correspondent, Quartz, Schwartz Fellow, New America Foundation and Adjunct Professor, Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service (SFS), Georgetown University Speakers: His Excellency Yuriy Boyko, Minister of Fuel and Energy, Ukraine […]

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Nov 15, 2012

Strategy Session with Swiss State Secretary Yves Rossier

By Jason Harmala

On Thursday, November 15, the Atlantic Council hosted His Excellency Yves Rossier, state secretary of Switzerland, for an off-the-record strategy session. The session brought US and European experts together to discuss a number of issues, including transatlantic relations in light of the “pivot to Asia,” NATO partnerships, opportunities for transatlantic cooperation in the broader Middle […]

Europe & Eurasia NATO

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Nov 15, 2012

Istanbul Energy and Economic Summit 2012 – Focus on Southeast Europe: 11/15/12 – Transcript

By Jason Harmala

Atlantic Council Energy & Economic Summit: “New Opportunities in a Dynamic Region” Section 2: Focus on Southeast Europe: Long-term Peace and Prosperity Moderator: Damon Wilson, Executive Vice President, Atlantic Council Speakers: His Excellency Besim Beqaj, Minister of Economic Development, Republic of Kosovo His Excellency Zlatko Lagumdžija, Deputy Chairman of the Council of Ministers and Minister […]

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Nov 15, 2012

Istanbul Energy and Economic Summit 2012 – Opening of the Summit: 11/15/12 – Transcript

By Jason Harmala

Atlantic Council Energy & Economic Summit: “New Opportunities in a Dynamic Region” Welcome: Frederick Kempe, President and CEO, The Atlantic Council Ross Wilson, Director, Dinu Patriciu Eurasia Center, The Atlantic Council Introduction: The Honorable Francis Ricciardone Jr., U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Turkey Keynote Speakers: Minister Taner Yildiz, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, […]

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Nov 13, 2012

US Policy Toward the Balkans: A Discussion with Philip Gordon

By Jason Harmala

On November 13, the Atlantic Council’s Program on Transatlantic Relations hosted a public discussion on “US Policy toward the Balkans.” The event featured Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Philip H. Gordon.

Europe & Eurasia

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Nov 13, 2012

Roundtable with Igor Ivanov, Former Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation

By Jason Harmala

On Tuesday, November 13, the Atlantic Council hosted His Excellency Mr. Igor Ivanov, President of the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) and former Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation. The discussion focused on the prospects for US-Russia relations after elections in both countries and to solicit new ideas for possible collaboration between the two countries.

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Nov 13, 2012

Moving the Balkans and Bosnia Forward: A Post-Dayton Roadmap

By Jason Harmala

On November 13-14, the Atlantic Council’s Transatlantic Relations Program hosted the workshop, “Moving the Balkans and Bosnia Forward: A Post-Dayton Roadmap.” The private, off-the-record workshop focused on identifying regional and national initiatives that could encourage the Balkans region to continue on the path toward Euro-Atlantic integration. Download the workshop summary

The Balkans

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Nov 13, 2012

Transcript: US Policy Toward the Balkans

By Jason Harmala

DAMON WILSON: Good morning everyone. Good morning. Welcome to the Atlantic Council. Thank you for joining us early on a morning despite the weather outside. My name is Damon Wilson, I’m the Executive Vice-President here at the Atlantic Council. I am particularly delighted to welcome with us today the Honorable Phil Gordon, the Assistant Secretary […]

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Nov 8, 2012

NATO Priorities after the Election: Afghanistan, Capabilities, Partnerships

By Jason Harmala

On November 8, 2012 the Atlantic Council hosted a members’ conference call with The Honorable Alexander Vershbow, deputy secretary general of NATO, on NATO priorities after the US elections.

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