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New Atlanticist

Jun 3, 2013

Erdogan’s Self-Inflicted Wounds

By Ross Wilson

In soccer, an “own goal” is scored when a player accidentally hits the ball into his own net. The poor handling by Turkish authorities of demonstrations in Istanbul’s Taksim Square that spilled over to Ankara, Izmir and cities all over the country constitutes an own goal that now undermines the political prospects of Prime Minister […]

Politics & Diplomacy Turkey

New Atlanticist

May 30, 2013

The Digital Iron Curtain

By Andrew Ellis

While international hacking episodes linked to the governments of Iran, Syria, North Korea, and China have received widespread attention, media outlets often underreport government use of these tools against their own citizens.

China Cybersecurity

Event Recap

Apr 29, 2013

Meeting with Azerbaijani Diplomats and Think Tank Experts

On April 29, the Atlantic Council hosted members of Azerbaijan’s Diplomatic Academy, scholars from the Center for Strategic Studies, and the Council’s Eurasia Center experts. The discussion focused on US foreign policy towards the South Caucasus. Bordering Russia, Turkey, and Iran, the region’s geostrategic position makes it an area of political and military importance.

Event Recap

Apr 29, 2013

Private Dinner with Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev

On April 29, the Atlantic Council hosted the President of Bulgaria, Rosen Plevneliev, for a private dinner.

Event Recap

Apr 23, 2013

Private Meeting with Istanbul Stock Exchange Chairman and CEO M. Ibrahim Turhan

The Atlantic Council and Herrick, Feinstein LLP held an off-the-record breakfast meeting with Dr. M. Ibrahim Turhan, chairman and CEO of Borsa Istanbul, on Tuesday, April 23 in New York City. The Istanbul Stock Exchange (IMKB) and the Istanbul Gold Exchange have merged to become Borsa Istanbul, which will create new investment opportunities and dramatically […]

Turkey

Event Recap

Apr 15, 2013

Strategy Session with Georgian Deputy Defense Minister Levan Dolidze

By Jason Harmala

On April 15, the Atlantic Council hosted Levan Dolidze, first deputy defense minister of Georgia, for a strategy session to discuss Georgia’s ongoing defense reform, bilateral defense cooperation with the United States, and Georgia’s role and future in NATO. Levan Dolidze discussed multiple security issues and shared his perspectives on the modernization of Georgian forces. […]

Event Recap

Apr 8, 2013

Energy Resources in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq: Promoting Regional Stability and Prosperity

On April 8, 2013, the Atlantic Council’s Patriciu Eurasia Center held a public discussion on “Energy Resources in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq” with the Minister of Natural Resources Dr. Ashti Hawrami.

Iraq

Event Recap

Mar 26, 2013

An Uphill Battle on Russian Gas Prices on the Horizon

The Atlantic Council’s Patriciu Eurasia Center and Energy & Environment Program, as part of their Eurasian Energy Futures Initiative, held a discussion on EU-Russia energy relations and gas pricing with David Koranyi and Adnan Vatansever, coauthors of a new Council issue brief, “Lowering the Price of Russian Gas: A Challenge for European Energy Security.” The brief was released at […]

Europe & Eurasia Russia

New Atlanticist

Mar 22, 2013

Israeli Apology to Turkey Big First Step But Not Sea Change

By Ross Wilson

Israeli Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu phoned Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on March 22 to apologize for the May 2010 Mavi Marmara incident and move toward normalizing bilateral relations that have been in the deep freeze since June 2010. President Obama clearly played a direct role in orchestrating the call that took place as […]

Turkey

New Atlanticist

Mar 22, 2013

Russo-Chinese Energy Relations: Never-ending Foreplay?

By David Koranyi

As the officially anointed Chinese President Xi Jinping is on his first state visit abroad to Moscow, speculations are abound about a long-awaited breakthrough in energy relations between the two giants. Caution, however is warranted. The honeymoon in Russo-Chinese energy relations has been elusive and progress rather slow and uneven in the past years. China’s […]

China Energy & Environment
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