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.Borut Grgic: Azerbaijan as a Source for Natural Gas
Borut Grgic | June 18, 2010
Borut Grgic, nonresident senior fellow at Atlantic Council, was recently interviewed by the Azeri Press Agency of Azerbaijan. The interview transcript is presented below.
Turkey: Trusted Eurasian Energy Partner?
Borut Grgic | June 17, 2010
Can Europe trust Turkey when it comes to energy security any more than we can trust Ukraine?
The Black Sea as the New North Sea
Boyko Nitzov | May 19, 2010
The North Sea region went from being an area of gas exporters to importers and then back to being exporters. History may well repeat itself in the Black Sea region.
Ankara and Baku: Much Closer Ties
Alexandros Petersen | April 26, 2010
Alexandros Petersen, a nonresident senior fellow at the Council's Dinu Patriciu Eurasia Center, was interviewed by Azerbaijan's News.Az on the relations between Armenia, Turkey, and Azerbaijan.
Ukraine's Energy Reform Opportunity
Alexandros Petersen | April 13, 2010
The 2010 Ukrainian elections have been consigned to history books. The election season and the winter passed without a major Ukrainian natural gas crisis, and a major gas cutoff, such as occurred in 2009, was avoided
Bulgaria Energy Sector
April 06, 2010
In this Eurasia Center issue brief, Boyko Nitzov, Director of Programs of the Atlantic Council’s Patriciu Eurasia Center and a team of experts (Ruslan Stefanov, Valentina Nikolova, and Dobromir Hristov) from the Center for the Study of Democracy in Sofia, Bulgaria, provide sector review, findings and recommendations about energy in Bulgaria in response to the need to enhance energy security and develop consistent sustainable energy policies.
Bulgarian Minister Traykov: Growth, Energy, and Sustainability in Bulgaria and the Region
April 05, 2010
Traycho Traykov, Minister of Economy, Energy, and Tourism, of Bulgaria joined the Atlantic Council on April 5 for a Roundtable on Growth, Energy, and Sustainability in Bulgaria and the Region. Minister Traykov addressed challenges and opportunities on the economy, with particular focus on markets and on the energy sector.
OSCE: From Ambivalence to Relevance
Boyko Nitzov | April 01, 2010
Dr. Boyko Nitzov, Director of Programs for the Atlantic Council's Dinu Patriciu Eurasia Center, was interviewed by Aliyah Fridman for Azerbaijan's News.Az.
Ambassador Ross Wilson Named Director of the Atlantic Council's Dinu Patriciu Eurasia Center
April 01, 2010Sofia Energy Roundtable
March 01, 2010
The Atlantic Council hosted the Sofia Energy Roundtable in Sofia, Bulgaria on March 1-2 in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Economy, Energy, and Tourism of Bulgaria.
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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."
