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The Reemergence of Russian Geopolitical Power in the Black and Caspian Seas Region: Implications for Turkey and the Wider Power Balances (254 Kb)
Energy and security: Russia’s new obsession with the wider Black Sea region Revived by the economic recovery it has witnessed in recent years, and not necessarily weakened by the global financial crisis, Russia is demonstrating itself to be an increasingly assertive (political and economic) force in the wider-Black and Caspian Seas (BCS) basin. Exerting influence in the BCS region is a crucial element in the Russian geopolitical strategy, given the region’s importance both as an energy producer as well as its vitality as a primary corridor for the transit of oil and gas to international markets.
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Russia offers Poland stake in Baltic nuclear plant
Russia wants Poland to participate in the construction of the Baltic nuclear power station in the Kaliningrad Oblast corridor.
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Russian visas in mix for Turkey's nuclear plant
During Russian President Dmitry Medvedev's visit to Ankara this month, Turkey and Russia enhanced their multi-dimensional partnership by signing 17 agreements.
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Turkmens set to start work on new gas pipeline
Energy-rich Turkmenistan will start later this month building a pipeline linking its natural gas-rich fields in the east to the Caspian Sea coast in an effort to increase its export potential, a state newspaper said Monday.
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Poland battles rising flood waters
In Poland, rescue workers and citizens are scrambling to slow the rising tide of flood waters that have already killed 15 people. In Germany, authorities in Brandenburg are preparing for flooding along the Oder River.
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China and US discuss currency reform in Beijing
Chinese President Hu Jintao has promised to reform his country's currency-exchange-rate system but rejected US demands to appreciate the yuan faster. US Secretary of State Clinton is leading the 200-strong US delegation.
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Statoil and EGL announce E.ON Ruhrgas as new shareholder in Trans Adriatic Pipeline
Statoil and EGL today, 20 May, announced the divestment of a combined stake of 15% in the Trans Adriatic Pipeline Project (TAP) to E.ON Ruhrgas - a leading energy provider.
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Euro fall spells trouble for the Balkan EU perspective
The Euro crisis is far from over despite – or perhaps because of – the decision by the European Central Bank to set up a 750 billion euro emergency fund to protect the eurozone countries from going bankrupt. The economic outlook is grim, which is likely to have some profound political consequences, not least on the EU’s enlargement policy.
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