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New Atlanticist

Sep 15, 2015

What Europe Needs to Do to Solve its Energy Security Problem

By Ilona Dózsa

Over the past few years, the European Union (EU) has sought to enhance its energy security by implementing the Third Energy Package, proposing an Energy Union, holding Russia’s state-owned energy giant Gazprom to competition rules, and actively pursuing the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP).

Central Europe
Eastern Europe
Military parade to mark 70th anniversary of victory in World War II, May 9, 2015

NATOSource

Aug 11, 2015

Infographic: Data Disproves Russian Lies about NATO Military Expansion

By Jorge Benitez and Lucas Della Ventura

Russian leaders have been promoting the myth of NATO military expansion as part of their justification for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and annexation of Crimea.

Belarus
Central Asia
Hungarian Defense Minister Csaba Hende

NATOSource

Apr 13, 2015

Hungary Increasing Its Defense Budget

By Hungary Today and Debating Europe

From Hungary Today:  [Defense Minister Csaba] Hende said the outstanding performance of the Hungarian armed forces in international missions must continue.

Hungary
NATO
Prime Minister David Cameron and President Barack Obama, Sept. 4, 2014

NATOSource

Feb 26, 2015

Report: Six European Members of NATO Will Cut Defense Spending and Break Agreement Made at Wales Summit

By Denitsa Raynova & Ian Kearns, ELN

Preliminary reports from fourteen countries examined for fiscal year 2015 suggest that only one (Estonia) will spend 2% of GDP on defence.

Germany
Hungary

In the News

Dec 11, 2014

Gramer: Political Appointees Are a New Danger to US Interests in Europe

By Robbie Gramer

Brent Scowcroft Center Assistant Director Robbie Gramer writes for the Huffington Post on corruption in Hungary and the recent appointment there of Colleen Bell as ambassador: 

Hungary

In the News

Nov 17, 2014

Koranyi on Hungarian Energy Policy

By David Koranyi

Natural Gas Europe quotes Eurasian Energy Futures Initiative Director David Koranyi on a new Hungarian law which allows the country to build the Hungarian portion of the Russian South Stream natural gas pipeline project:

Hungary

In the News

Nov 6, 2014

Koranyi: “There is a Pro-Russian Shift in Hungarian Energy Policy”

By David Koranyi

Foreign Policy quotes Eurasian Energy Future Initiative Director David Koranyi on Hungary’s relationship with Russia with particular regards to its energy policy:

Hungary
Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin, Oct.17, 2014

NATOSource

Oct 29, 2014

Online Security Experts Link More Cyber Attacks to Russian Government

By New York Times and Guardian

From Nicole Perlroth, New York Times:  For the second time in four months, researchers at a computer security company are connecting the Russian government to electronic espionage efforts around the world.

Cybersecurity
Hungary

In the News

Oct 21, 2014

Kordosova on US Pressure on Hungary

By Simona Kordosova

Brent Scowcroft Director Associate Director Simona Kordosova joins Euronews to discuss US pressure on Hungary over its alleged corruption: 

Hungary
Soldiers in Hungary's 25/88th Light Mixed Battalion, April 13, 2012

NATOSource

Oct 7, 2014

Hungary Hosts NATO Exercise in ‘Show of Strength’

By AFP

Hungarian and US soldiers took part in a joint military exercise Thursday, simulating “everyday” battle situations in Ukraine, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said.

Hungary
NATO
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Experts

Millennium fellow

David Dorosz

Deputy Mayor of Budapest for Climate and Development, City of Budapest

Millennium Leadership Program

Central Europe Climate Change & Climate Action

Fellow

Zoltán Fehér

Nonresident Fellow

Global China Hub

Central Europe China

Staff

Denise Forsthuber

Deputy Director, Strategic Engagement and Operations

Europe Center Transform Europe Initiative

Central Europe Eastern Europe

Staff

Shelby Magid

Deputy Director

Eurasia Center

Ukraine Human Rights