New European Commission Members
 (681 Kb) Following approval by the European Parliament, the European Council today appointed the new European Commission for the period from 10 February 2010 to 31 October 2014. The Council also appointed Mr.Günther Oettinger to replace Mr.Andris Piebalgs as the Energy Commissioner. Please, see the full list of the new Commission Members.
EU and Russia: an Eastern Partnership Muddling on?
(1 Mb) Moscow’s attitude towards the EU fluctuates. There are deep-seated doubts that the EU is attempting to undermine Russia’s geopolitical positions in its traditional sphere of interest. Alexander Sergunin examines Russian concerns.
Risks, Threats and Advisory Briefing: Algeria
 A steady stream of terrorist attacks and clashes between authorities and militants has continued to characterise the security landscape in Algeria in the beginning of 2010 and the latter phases of 2009...
Russian Oil & Gas Strategy: What does it mean for the global oil markets?
 (2 Mb) Presentation on "17th MIDDLE EAST PETROLEUM&GAS CONFERENCE"
Briefing: Ukraine Gas Transit
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In this edition specific focus has been given to issues relating to European Energy Security. Inside you will find an article from Marat Terterov on whether another gas crises is looming in Europe this Winter and an exclusive interview with Yuri Fedorov dealing with the problems Europe currently faces with regards energy security, it's relations with Russia and the Central Asia region.
Security as an Interregional Concern: The EU and the Middle East
(688 Kb) Bruges Regional Integration & Global Governance Papers
Russia’s Middle East Policy
Gas Forum 2010
(562 Kb) Power industry, and especially sources of energy, are a key element ensuring economic development. As far as this sphere is concerned, Europe’s future will depend greatly on gas, and its crucial part will be the Central Europe.
Turkey and Russia: stronger partners in regional energy security, business
How can an eight-hour prime ministerial visit possibly transform the basic tenets of the relationship between Turkey and Russia?
This is what happened during the short visit to Ankara on Aug. 6, 2009, by Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin.
Stop the old “bridge” metaphor; Turkey has become a new regional “hub”
Prime Minister Erdogan’s upcoming visit to Washington, his host at the White House is likely to offer diplomatic niceties on Turkey’s role as a “bridge” between East and West.
Our argument is that this metaphor, however flattering it may have been in the past, no longer fits the reality of contemporary Turkey.
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