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Building a United Energy Front
European disunity allows Russia to manipulate gas pricing
By Ion A. Iftimie, Marshall Center alumnus
In 2014, Jean-Claude Juncker, president of the European Commission, placed the resiliency of a European Energy Union among his top three…
Turkey’s Energy Strategy
The country’s attempts to wean itself from Russian gas affect Euro-Atlantic security
By Professor Dr. Oktay F. Tanrısever, Middle East Technical University, Turkey
Turkey’s energy strategy, which has been shaped jointly by the Ministry of…
Powering Southeast Europe
The region should focus on cooperation in producing and distributing energy
By Julian Popov, energy policy advisor
The Schuman Declaration that laid the foundations of the now vast and complex European Union had one main objective: to…
Reducing Energy Reliance
Lithuania’s liquefied natural gas terminal diversifies energy supplies in the Baltic states
By Dr. Arūnas Molis and Dr. Giedrius Česnakas
In 2014, six European Union member states — Bulgaria, Estonia, Finland, Lithuania, Latvia and…
Africa’s Energy Security
Effective governance can help Africa capitalize on energy opportunities
By Dr. Eric T. Young, Marshall Center
Africans consume little energy. Outside of South Africa, the average African consumes enough electricity to power just one light…
Energizing the Eastern Partnership
The EU provides a sound energy development model for its partner countries
By Georgi Gobechia, chief advisor, Office of the State Minister of Georgia for Reconciliation and Civic Equality
Energy development is a strategic priority of the…
Armed Forces at Home
Militaries are typically employed in six different domestic scenarios
Major changes since the Cold War ended have altered in important ways how we look at armed forces. Professional armies, now the majority throughout NATO, are expensive,…
Training for Success
Joint training initiatives improve security in the Balkans
Today, all aspects of life are changing, influenced by globalization, rapid technological advances and increased industrial production that contributes to environmental degradation…
Humanitarian Crisis in Ukraine
The EU supports and advocates for internally displaced people in Ukraine
A number of crises are unfolding in different parts of the world. The European Union is engaged in managing and mitigating many of these situations (e.g., the Ebola…
Building A Resilient Society
Europe pursues a holistic and sustainable security approach
On July 22, 2011, a car bomb blasted Oslo’s government quarter, killing eight people and injuring 10. Right-wing extremist Anders Behring Breivik’s improvised explosive device…