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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 – Luncheon: Energy and Economic Futures – 11/18/11

By Jason Harmala

The Atlantic Council Of The United States Black Sea Energy & Economic Forum 2011 Luncheon: Energy and Economic Futures Welcome/Moderator: Frederick Kempe, President and Chief Executive Officer, Atlantic Council Speakers: Paolo Scaroni, Chief Executive Officer, Eni Richard Morningstar, Special Envoy for Eurasian Energy, U.S. Department of States Location: Istanbul, Turkey Date: Friday, November 18, 2011 […]

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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 – View From Turkey – 11/17/11

By Adrienne Chuck

The Atlantic Council of The United States Black Sea Energy & Economic Forum 2011 View from Turkey Welcome: Senator Chuck Hagel, Chairman, Atlantic Council Speaker: H.E. Ahmet Davotoğlu, Foreign Minister, Republic of Turkey Speaker: The Honorable Stephen Hadley** Senior Advisor, International Affairs United States Institute of Peace Former US National Security Advisor Location: Istanbul, Turkey […]

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Nov 17, 2011

BSEEF 2011 – View From Northern Iraq – 11/17/11

By Adrienne Chuck

The Atlantic Council Of The United States Black Sea Energy & Economic Forum 2011 Keynote Speech Welcome: Senator Chuck Hagel, Chairman, Atlantic Council Speaker: H.E. Barham Salih, Prime Minister, Kurdistan Regional Government, Republic of Iraq Location: Istanbul, Turkey Time: 6:30 p.m. Date: Thursday, November 17, 2011 Transcript by Federal News Service Washington, D.C. ROSS WILSON: […]

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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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