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News
- US wary over Iran uranium offerFebruary 3, 2010
- Greece to face economic scrutinyFebruary 3, 2010
- Iran 'will accept uranium deal'February 3, 2010
Events
- March 11, 2010Power in West Europe
- April 22, 2010Thin Film Industry Forum 2010
- April 26, 20104th Forum Europe Ukraine (Fundacja Instytut Studiów Wschodnich)
Energy
Geopolitical Challenges 2010
At the end of December 1999, as the world prepared to usher in a new Millennium, in Europe and other parts of the planet, there was widespread concern that the so called “Millennium Bug” would strike, causing unforeseen disruption and havoc. Ten years on, in December of last year, for many in Europe, the Millennium Bug was just a shade in the memory as a far more ominous concern was pressing home – the prospect of another gas crisis. Although the fact that the Russia-Ukraine gas dispute of January 2009 – and its knock-on effect of leaving much of Europe without natural gas in the peak of winter – did not repeat itself during the record cold European temperatures of January this year, the very fact that European attention has become so focused on this theme demonstrates how geopolitical developments in the European hinterlands have come to impact the day-to-day livelihood of all Europeans.
Energy Security and the EU-Russia energy relationship, is just one of the many core geopolitical challenges that face Europe’s political leadership at present. Others include:
• The stability of the Caucasus, which remains highly uncertain
• Navigating the right strategic partnerships in the Black Sea basin
• Making something of the EU’s “Eastern Partnership” agenda
• Promoting security, stability and trade through the Caspian to Europe
• Stabilising the Mediterranean south bank from threats of terrorism
• Enhancing the Arctic into a European agenda of strategic significance
Geopolitical Prospects & Scenarios 2010
Online Forum
The Forum will start 16 February, Tuesday at 12.00am (CET) and will run through till 20 February, Saturday 12.00am (CET).
To participate, register here!
At the end of December 1999, as the world prepared to usher in a new Millennium, in Europe and other parts of the planet, there was widespread concern that the so called “Millennium Bug” would strike, causing unforeseen disruption and havoc. Ten years on, in December of last year, for many in Europe, the Millennium Bug was just a shade in the memory as a far more ominous concern was pressing home – the prospect of another gas crisis. Although the fact that the Russia-Ukraine gas dispute of January 2009 – and its knock-on effect of leaving much of Europe without natural gas in the peak of winter – did not repeat itself during the record cold European temperatures of January this year, the very fact that European attention has become so focused on this theme demonstrates how geopolitical developments in the European hinterlands have come to impact the day-to-day livelihood of all Europeans.
Energy Security and the EU-Russia energy relationship, is just one of the many core geopolitical challenges that face Europe’s political leadership at present. Others include:
• The stability of the Caucasus, which remains highly uncertain
• Navigating the right strategic partnerships in the Black Sea basin
• Making something of the EU’s “Eastern Partnership” agenda
• Promoting security, stability and trade through the Caspian to Europe
• Stabilising the Mediterranean south bank from threats of terrorism
• Enhancing the Arctic into a European agenda of strategic significance
Leading experts will share their views on how such geopolitical challenges are likely to pan out during 2010 and beyond in an online session.
To participate, share and exchange your views with the leading experts in the field, please register here.
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Publications
- Russian Oil & Gas Strategy: What does it mean for the global oil markets?,Tatiana Mitrova
- Newsletter January 2010,Central European Journal of International and Security Studies
- Turkmenistan: Gas under pressure,Marat Terterov interview
