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Dec 18, 2012

Energy and Security from the Caspian to Europe

By Jason Harmala

Energy and Security from the Caspian to Europe Welcome and Moderator: Ross Wilson, Director, Patriciu Eurasia Center, Atlantic Council Speakers: Neil Brown, Senior Staff Member, Senate Foreign Relations Committee Staff Marik String, Deputy Chief Counsel, Senate Foreign Relations Committee Staff Discussants: David Koryani, Deputy Director, Patriciu Eurasia Center, Atlantic Council Adnan Vatansever, Independent Analyst  Date: […]

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Dec 18, 2012

Energy and Security from the Caspian to Europe

By Jason Harmala

On December 18, the Atlantic Council held a discussion with the authors of the recently released Senate Foreign Relations Committee report, “Energy and Security from the Caspian to Europe.”

New Atlanticist

Dec 11, 2012

Early Foreign Policy Signs from Georgia Seem Positive

By Michael Cecire and Laura Linderman

Following recent landmark elections, Georgia’s new government has an opportunity to build on the success of the country’s first constitutional transfer of power. With a host of challenges ahead, the United States can and should leverage its strategic partnership with Georgia to help advance the country’s Euro-Atlantic aspirations, consolidate democratic institutions and practices, and support […]

The Caucasus

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Dec 7, 2012

Discussion with Prime Minister Gordon Bajnai: Quo Vadis Hungary?

By Jason Harmala

On December 7, 2012, the Atlantic Council’s Program on Transatlantic Relations and Dinu Patriciu Eurasia Center hosted former Hungarian Prime Minister Gordon Bajnai for an off-the-record lunch discussion on “Quo Vadis, Hungary?”

New Atlanticist

Dec 3, 2012

Stifling Critical Voices in Southeast Europe

By Rena Linden

On November 24, a Croatian journalist revealed that Milorad Dodik, the president of the Bosnian Serb entity Republika Srpska, offered him money to cover up Dodik’s connection to the Hypo Alpe Adria Banka corruption scandal. 

Politics & Diplomacy The Balkans

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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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Oct 17, 2012

Transcript: Ukraine’s Upcoming Parliamentary Elections

Full transcript of a October 17, 2012 Patriciu Eurasia Center event titled “Ukraine’s Upcoming Parliamentary Elections: A Pivotal Moment for Democracy?“

Ukraine

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Oct 17, 2012

Ukraine’s Upcoming Parliamentary Elections: A Pivotal Moment for Democracy?

On October 17, the Atlantic Council’s Dinu Patriciu Eurasia Center held a panel discussion about Ukraine’s upcoming October 28 parliamentary (Verkhovna Rada) elections.

Ukraine

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Oct 10, 2012

Shah Deniz II and the Southern Gas Corridor: The Endgame

By Jason Harmala

On October 10 the Dinu Patriciu Eurasia Center held a small, off-the-record discussion with BP Azerbaijan Vice President Al Cook on Shah Deniz and progress toward realization of the Southern Gas Corridor from Baku on the Caspian Sea to Turkey and other European markets beyond it. Mr. Cook provided an update on the status on […]

Energy & Environment

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Oct 9, 2012

Georgia’s Parliamentary Election Results: 10/9/12 – Transcript

By Jason Harmala

The Atlantic Council of the United States Georgia’s Parliamentary Election Results and Their Significance

The Caucasus

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