Information on "Oil"
July 2013
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17 Jul 2013
Iraqi Kurdistan and Turkey Proceed Slowly on Energy Cooperation
While the Kurdistan Regional Government remains unable to resolve its differences with Iraq over control of the local oil sector, its cooperation with Turkey is expanding. Today, the Atlantic Council's Ross Wilson and David Koranyi examine the impact of this move on energy exports from the region. More on «Iraqi Kurdistan and Turkey Proceed Slowly on Energy Cooperation»
May 2013
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29 May 2013
Brazil's Petroleum Sector Resumes Licensing Activities
Brazil has developed a new regulatory framework for its energy sector, which happens to include 50-100 billion barrels of oil off its coastline. Fair enough, but what kind of impact might this framework have on regional oil production, energy security, etc.? Today, our partners at Stratfor explore the possibilities. More on «Brazil's Petroleum Sector Resumes Licensing Activities»
March 2013
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13 Mar 2013
Azerbaijan and the EU: Recalibrating Relations?
Azerbaijan is becoming increasingly dismissive of the European Union’s calls for greater democratization. Eldar Mamedov thinks that Baku should watch its step – tense relations with the EU could harm its long-term strategic interests. More on «Azerbaijan and the EU: Recalibrating Relations?»
December 2012
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19 Dec 2012
Caspian Tensions Reveal Turkmenistan’s Rising Confidence
According to Joseph Hammond, the recent discovery of oil reserves in disputed portions of the Caspian Sea has heightened regional tensions. He highlights the collision of interests between Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan, and further charts the latter's growing influence in regional and global energy politics. More on «Caspian Tensions Reveal Turkmenistan’s Rising Confidence»
