Some hydrocarbon exporting countries are suffering more than others from the decline in oil prices for economic, and sometimes political reasons, too. Azerbaijan belongs to the latter category. The fall in prices is occurring just as the country’s production is
Europe Needs a New Security Structure
Two events of great consequence – one throughout the globe and the other in our region – have rattled the world’s assumptions in the second half of this year. The first – the global financial shake-up – has been so
Europe Needs a New Security Structure
Two events of great consequence – one throughout the globe and the other in our region – have rattled the world’s assumptions in the second half of this year. The first – the global financial shake-up – has been so
The War in Georgia and Its International Consequences
Let’s give a broader context to what has happened in the region and try to address what has happened. It is true that this is first a conflict between Russia and Georgia. And so the immediate consequences were first felt
The War in Georgia and Its International Consequences
Let’s give a broader context to what has happened in the region and try to address what has happened. It is true that this is first a conflict between Russia and Georgia. And so the immediate consequences were first felt
The War in Georgia and Its International Consequences
Let’s give a broader context to what has happened in the region and try to address what has happened. It is true that this is first a conflict between Russia and Georgia. And so the immediate consequences were first felt
Russia Tries to Snuff Out Nabucco
Russia is poised to strike the final blow to the European Nabucco gasline project, by making the most of its renewed influence in the Caucasus after the “five-day war” in Georgia. This is part of an all-out diplomatic drive launched
Russia Tries to Snuff Out Nabucco
Russia is poised to strike the final blow to the European Nabucco gasline project, by making the most of its renewed influence in the Caucasus after the “five-day war” in Georgia. This is part of an all-out diplomatic drive launched
Russia Tries to Snuff Out Nabucco
Russia is poised to strike the final blow to the European Nabucco gasline project, by making the most of its renewed influence in the Caucasus after the “five-day war” in Georgia. This is part of an all-out diplomatic drive launched
The Most Important Challenge Facing Us
This is my first public appearance since I left the office of foreign minister. As I was gathering my thoughts about what to say, I realized that we’ve come a long long way these 17 years. If I was still