Program Publications
Lowering the Price of Russian Gas: A Challenge for European Energy Security
Six Months of Georgian Dreams: The State of Play and Ways Forward
Ukraine's Parliamentary Elections 2012: A Critical Moment for Democracy
Georgia's Polarized Political Landscape on the Eve of Elections
Kazakhstan and the United States: Twenty Years of Ambiguous Partnership
Patriciu Eurasia Center
The Atlantic Council’s Dinu Patriciu Eurasia Center fosters dialogue among regional leaders, as well with counterparts from key neighbors and global leaders. Combining in-depth understanding of Eurasia's history with expertise on politics, economics and energy, the Center provides distinctive research and advice to governments and businesses worldwide. It seeks to promote an agenda of regional cooperation and integration based on shared values and common interest in a free, prosperous, and peaceful future. The Center’s collaborative approach aims to catalyze local, regional, and global strategies to address economic growth, deal more effectively with political issues, and bring about energy development and trade in ways that reinforce economic and political well-being.JOIN OUR MAILING LIST
To join the Dinu Patriciu Eurasia Center mailing list, email eurasiaevents@acus.org.Armenia-NATO Relations: Challenges and Prospects
May 07, 2013On May 7, the Atlantic Council hosted an off-the-record roundtable discussion with senior experts on NATO and the South Caucasus. The event was organized jointly with Policy Forum Armenia, a virtual think tank with interest in Armenia’s development and national security.
Laura Linderman Summarizes Atlantic Council Representatives' Trip to Georgia (VOA Georgian)
May 06, 2013Patriciu Eurasia Center Assistant Director Laura Linderman was interviewed by Voice of America's Georgian service to recap her recent visit to Georgia with Executive Vice President Damon Wilson.
Private Dinner with Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev
April 29, 2013On April 29, the Atlantic Council hosted the President of Bulgaria, Rosen Plevneliev, for a private dinner.
Private Meeting with Istanbul Stock Exchange Chairman and CEO M. Ibrahim Turhan
April 23, 2013The 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.
Strategy Session with Georgian Deputy Defense Minister Levan Dolidze
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.
Ross Wilson Interview on Turkish Government and PKK Negotiations (Today's Zaman)
April 14, 2013Ross Wilson, director of the Council's Patriciu Eurasia Center, was featured in an interview with Today's Zaman on negotiations between the Turkish government and the Kurdistan Worker's Party (PKK) as they try to find a peaceful resolution to a long-lasting conflict.
Energy Resources in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq: Promoting Regional Stability and Prosperity
April 08, 2013Please join the Atlantic Council’s Patriciu Eurasia Center on April 8 for a public discussion on Energy Resources in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq with the Minister of Natural Resources Dr. Ashti Hawrami.
Roundtable on US-Russia Relations and Mutually Assured Stability
On April 5, the Atlantic Council held a meeting with a senior experts team, led by Ellen Tauscher, vice chair of the Brent Scowcroft Center, and Igor Ivanov, president of the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC).
Borshchevskaya Commentaries on Armenia in Russia's Sphere and Iraq-Russia Ties
April 02, 2013Anna Borshchevskaya, assistant director with the Council's Patriciu Eurasia Center, provided analysis in two commentaries published in OE Watch:
- Armenia's Importance in Russia's Strategic Calculations (page 63)
- Massoud Barzani's Visit to Russia, and the Moscow-Erbil-Baghdad Triangle (page 65)
Laura Linderman on Developments in New Georgian Government (VOA Georgian Service)
April 02, 2013Laura Linderman, assistant director for the Patriciu Eurasia Center, appeared on Voice of America Georgian service for their segment "Washington Today" to speak about her issue brief Six Months of Georgian Dreams: The State of Play and the Way Forward.
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PROGRAM EVENTS
Armenia-NATO Relations: Challenges and Prospects

On May 7, the Atlantic Council hosted an off-the-record roundtable discussion with senior experts on NATO and the South Caucasus. The event was organized jointly with Policy Forum Armenia, a virtual think tank with interest in Armenia’s development and national security.
Private Dinner with Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev
On April 29, the Atlantic Council hosted the President of Bulgaria, Rosen Plevneliev, for a private dinner.
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.
Energy Resources in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq: Promoting Regional Stability and Prosperity
Please join the Atlantic Council’s Patriciu Eurasia Center on April 8 for a public discussion on Energy Resources in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq with the Minister of Natural Resources Dr. Ashti Hawrami.
Lowering the Price of Russian Gas: A Grueling Challenge for European Energy Security

Please join the Atlantic Council’s Patriciu Eurasia Center and Energy & Environment Program, as part of their Eurasian Energy Futures Initiative, for 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 Grueling Challenge for European Energy Security.” The brief will be released at the event.
The European Union's External Energy Policy Priorities with Special Focus on Russia and Ukraine

On March 5, the Atlantic Council’s Dinu Patriciu Eurasia Center and Energy and Environment Program held an off-the-record discussion on “The European Union’s External Energy Policy Priorities with Special Focus on Russia and Ukraine.”
Energy and Security from the Caspian to Europe

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."
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