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.Laura Linderman on HuffPost Live to Discuss Georgian Elections
October 12, 2012
Laura Linderman, assistant director of the Council's Patriciu Eurasia Center, appeared on a HuffPost Live discussion on Georgia's parliamentary elections.
Shah Deniz II and the Southern Gas Corridor: The Endgame
October 10, 2012
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.
Georgia's Parliamentary Election Results and Their Significance
October 09, 2012
The Atlantic Council’s Dinu Patriciu Eurasia Center hosted a discussion about Georgia’s recent parliamentary elections held on October 1 with Deputy Assistant Secretary of State in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DLR) Thomas Melia, NDI President Kenneth Wollack, and Atlantic Council Executive Vice President Damon Wilson.
Ross Wilson: NATO Needs to Take Action on Syria (US News & World Report)
October 09, 2012
Patriciu Eurasia Center Director Ross Wilson penned the opinon piece "NATO Needs to Take Action on Syria" for US News & World Report.
The Next 40 Years: Advancing EU Energy Objectives in East Central Europe
October 04, 2012
The Atlantic Council of the United States in coordination with the Regional Centre for Energy Policy Research hosted “The Next 40 Years: Advancing EU Energy Objectives in East Central Europe” conference on October 4-5 in Budapest, Hungary.
Syrian Mortar Attack on Turkey Adds New Dimension to Conflict
Ross Wilson | October 03, 2012
The October 3 spillover of violence in Syria across the border to Turkey has added a new edge to the campaign Prime Minister ErdoÄŸan’s Administration has been waging to convince its allies and friends that Syria is spinning out of control, increasingly threatening regional peace and stability, and warranting a firmer response.
Dispatch from Tbilisi: Parliamentary Election Results and What They Mean
October 02, 2012
On October 2, 2012, the Atlantic Council hosted an on-the-record members’ conference call with Senators Shaheen (D-NH) and Risch (R-ID) who provided a firsthand perspective on Georgia’s historic parliamentary elections.
Russia's Aims and Priorities in Nagorno-Karabakh
October 01, 2012
On October 1, the Atlantic Council's Patriciu Eurasia Center held a discussion about Russia's aims and priorities in Nagorno-Karabakh with three experts on Russia and the South Caucuses.
Energy Resources in the Eastern Mediterranean: Promise and Peril
David Koranyi & Adnan Vatansever | September 28, 2012
A year ago, a tempest was looming in the Eastern Mediterranean. A Turkish exploration vessel named Piri Reis accompanied by warships and jets approached a contested area of newly discovered natural gas fields around Cyprus. Direct confrontation was eventually avoided, thanks in no small part to US and European calls for restraint.
Anna Borshchevskaya: West Must Speak Out on Russia (CNN)
September 24, 2012
Anna Borshchevskaya, assistant director with the Council's Patriciu Eurasia Center, contributed the opinion piece "West must speak out on Russia" to CNN's Global Public Square blog.
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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."
