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.Azerbaijan's Foreign Policy
James Joyner | February 26, 2010
Alexandros Petersen, a senior fellow with the Atlantic Council's Eurasia Energy Center, was interviewed by Azerbaijan's News.Az's Aliyah Fridman.
U.S. and EU Must Prioritize Energy Geopolitics
Alexandros Petersen | February 24, 2010
What little-known international issue is key to our relationship with Afghanistan, Iraq, China, Russia, Turkey, the countries of Central Asia and our European allies? Eurasia's energy geopolitics cut across more U.S. foreign and energy policy priorities than any other topic of discussion in Washington.
Russia and the Future of Post-Cold War Europe
February 17, 2010
Atlantic Council senior fellow Adrian Karatnycky spoke at a Council on Foreign Relations panel entitled "Russia, Its Neighbors and the Future of Post-Cold War Europe." He addressed Russia's relationship with Ukraine, Georgia and other Near Abroad countries as well as Moscow's role in Eurasian geopolitics.
U.S. and Kazakhstan Need a Truly Strategic Partnership
Boyko Nitzov | February 08, 2010
The omens are good, the stars in a benign juxtaposition: during recent hearings on the hill, Kazakhstan’s foreign minister Kanat Saudabaev and hearing participants struck a common note on a number of strategic issues. We may be witnessing the birth of a much needed strategic partnership.
Kanat Saudabayev: Geopolitics in Eurasia
February 03, 2010Kanat Saudabayev, the Chairman-in-Office of OSCE and Secretary of State and Foreign Minister of Kazakhstan, joined the Atlantic Council on February 3 to discuss the geopolitics of Eurasia.
EU Energy Security May Depend on Ukraine Election Runoff
Alexandros Petersen | January 22, 2010
This winter may not see a natural-gas crisis in Ukraine, but then again, the country's presidential election isn’t over. The outcome of the February 7 second round runoff may well determine whether the gas crises continue, and by extension, shape the future of European energy consumption.
Nuclear Energy in Eurasia
January 21, 2010
The Dinu Patriciu Eurasia Center of the Atlantic Council hosted a roundtable on nuclear energy in the wider Black Sea region.
Azerbaijan Gas Exports to Iran and Russia
January 07, 2010
Alexandros Petersen, a nonresident senior fellow at the Council's Dinu Patriciu Eurasia Center, was interviewed by Isabel Levine of the Azeri Press Agency about Azerbaijan's gas exports.
Alexandros Petersen: Afghanistan and the Northern Distribution Network
January 06, 2010Alexandros Petersen, a nonresident senior fellow with the Council's Dinu Patriciu Eurasia Center, co-authored the CSIS report The Northern Distribution Network and Afghanistan: Geopolitical Challenges and Opportunities.
Progress on the Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict
Alexandros Petersen | January 05, 2010
Alexandros Petersen, a nonresident senior fellow at the Council's Dinu Patriciu Eurasia Center, was interviewed by Azerbaijan's Today.az on the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.
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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."
