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Jan 29, 2015

Spotlight Energy

By Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

What do lower oil prices mean for Latin America’s energy potential in 2015 and beyond? Read five scenarios. The decline of the global benchmark oil price from around $100 per barrel to under $50 per barrel over the last six months has jolted oil producing and consuming countries throughout the world, including in Latin America. […]

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In the News

Jan 27, 2015

Schechter and Goldwyn on Venezuela and Energy Security

By Schechter and Goldwyn

Oilprice.com quotes Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center Director Peter Schechter and Adrienne Arsht Center Nonresident Senior Fellow David Goldwyn on Venezuela and the Caribbean Energy Security Summit cohosted by the Atlantic Council:

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

In the News

Jan 26, 2015

Government Security News Highlights the Caribbean Energy Security Summit

Government Security News highlights the Caribbean Energy Security Summit cohosted by the Atlantic Council:

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

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Jan 23, 2015

Anti-trust in the Eastern Mediterranean

By Brenda Shaffer

Five years ago, significant deposits of natural gas were discovered off the coast of Israel, followed in 2011 by a minor natural gas discovery offshore of neighboring Cyprus. These discoveries have catalyzed explorations in the greater Eastern Mediterranean region generating expectations of enhanced regional energy security and economic and environmental payoffs, benefits Israel has already […]

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Jan 14, 2015

US Energy Diplomacy Priorities 2015

By Global Energy Center

The new year will be characterized by “nonstop energy drama”, but with great potential for economic opportunity. After having experienced a great deal of international events due to gas and oil needs and security, 2015 will also have its share of energy issues. This international approach is being embraced by the Atlantic Council, as its […]

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New Atlanticist

Dec 23, 2014

Nigeria’s Finance Minister on How Falling Oil Prices Impact on Africa’s Biggest Economy

By Ashish Kumar Sen

Nigeria is surprised by a US decision to slash oil imports from Africa’s top petroleum producer, but is eager to deepen its economic relationship with the US in other areas, according to Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Nigeria’s finance and economy minister.

Economy & Business Energy & Environment

New Atlanticist

Dec 22, 2014

Europe-Turkey Tensions Rise as Russia Seeks Partnership with Ankara

By Pınar Dost-Niyego

Three recent events in and around Turkey raise concerns about this country’s direction for the United States and its European allies.

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance
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NATOSource

Dec 15, 2014

Denmark Claims North Pole

By Jan M. Olsen, AP

Scientific data shows Greenland’s continental shelf is connected to a ridge beneath the Arctic Ocean, giving Danes a claim to the North Pole and any potential energy resources beneath it, Denmark’s foreign minister said.

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Report

Dec 15, 2014

Addressing the food, water, and energy nexus: transatlantic perspectives and Africa’s great chance

By Peter Engelke

Addressing the Food, Water, and Energy Nexus: Transatlantic Perspectives and Africa’s Great Chance, a joint collaboration between the Atlantic Council’s Africa Center and the Strategic Foresight Initiative of the Brent Scowcroft Center on International Security, examines how Africa can best leverage its food, water, and energy resources for sustainable development.

Africa Energy & Environment

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Dec 11, 2014

Koranyi on the Demise of the South Stream Pipeline

By David Koranyi

Natural Gas Europe quotes Eurasian Energy Futures Initiative Director David Koranyi on the demise of the South Stream Corridor: 

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