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Russia–EU Energy Relations

RIAC and DGAP Report Restoration and further development of the energy dialogue between Russia and the EU will require the sides to search for compromises and a balance of interests. This is not a simple task, fresh ideas, flexibility and the rejection of stereotypes are crucial. The report provides recommendations ...

28.11.2017

Russia – India Energy Cooperation: Trade, Joint Projects, and New Areas

RIAC and Gateway House Policy Brief #13 / 2017 In 2017, Russia and India celebrate the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations. Over the years the two states have implemented a wide range of long-term and large-scale joint projects in energy sector, frst and foremost in the nuclear area, making it one of the foundations of their special and privileged strategic partnership. However, in order to boost comprehensive ties and bring them to a new level corresponding to the changing global ...

12.10.2017

Post Paris Accords: Can the US lead in the Arctic without environmental standards?

... Again The new US administration is making decisions in the Arctic that sharply contrast with the measured approach most regional actors are taking. In late April, President Trump signed an executive order as part of his “America-First Offshore Energy Strategy” , which intends to open offshore drilling in the Arctic and Atlantic oceans and conduct energy exploration of marine sanctuaries in both areas, despite warnings by national security experts . Amidst concerns that the Trump administration ...

18.08.2017

European Union Interference in Central Asia: What Does It Mean for Russia and China?

... multilateral initiatives designed to bring Central Asia in line with EU interests and thinking. The region occupies an important place in EU strategic thinking because of its location between China and Russia, and because of its position in the East-West energy trade and developing transport corridors. The following paragraphs will first outline what the EU wants to achieve in Central Asia and how it goes about achieving it, before formulating some lessons that Russia and China could draw from this activity....

02.07.2017

Viktor Katona's Lecture “Not only Oil: The Hydrocarbon Market in the Era of Change”

... development. He divided the presentation into three parts: the sanctions and their effect on the Russian market, the world price of oil, and the role of gas in Russia’s future. He first discussed the impact of sanctions on the development of Russian energy, claiming that the sanctions themselves did not cause significant damage to Russia’s energy industry, but contributed instead to the balancing of industry towards the state. Modern technologies, which are currently underdeveloped in Russia, have ...

30.06.2017

It's economics, stupid!

... Consequently, in the atmosphere of the post-COP21 consensus, one might wonder whether the future in which electricity is produced from renewable sources can be envisaged at all. By the end of 2015, 110 countries adopted policies supporting renewable energy, with renewable share in power generation ranging from 10% to 97.9% on a country level, and reaching 100% to 200+% on a local community level (eg. Bavarian Effelter). By looking at these numbers, one might want to fully part ways with any doubts ...

05.06.2017

Presentation of the international report “GLOBAL ENERGY 2015–2016”

Within the framework of this event, experts have presented the book “Global Energy 2015¬–2016” On May 12th 2017, the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) held a roundtable discussion on the development of world energy at the business center "Alexander House". Within the framework of this event, experts ...

15.05.2017

State and Prospects of Russia–Turkey Energy Relations

To assess the current state and development prospects of Russia–Turkey energy relations, it is necessary to take a closer look at the changes that have taken place on Turkey’s domestic energy market, the key features of its energy policy, and the possibilities of using the country’s transit potential. It is also ...

16.12.2016

The Current State of Trade and Economic Relations between Russia and Turkey

Economic ties between Russia and Turkey were in the ascendant over the past two decades as trade grew, mutual investment increased, Russian tourists visited in droves, energy cooperation expanded and cultural ties strengthened. Then an incident on the Turkish-Syrian border caused substantial damage not only to political but also to economic relations. Russia and Turkey’s social and economic models experienced ...

15.12.2016

Russia–India Strategic Partnership: Have We Hit a Plateau?

... seas” at the BRICS Summit in Goa, especially for large Russian companies that are growing their businesses in India. However, despite the fact that Moscow and New Delhi were able to reach new agreements on military and technical cooperation and energy, both countries will have to take a serious look at their approach to building relations if they want to take their partnership to the next level. The BRICS Summit took place in Goa on October 15–16 and reaffirmed yet again the close partner ...

16.11.2016
 

Poll conducted

  1. In your opinion, what are the US long-term goals for Russia?
    U.S. wants to establish partnership relations with Russia on condition that it meets the U.S. requirements  
     33 (31%)
    U.S. wants to deter Russia’s military and political activity  
     30 (28%)
    U.S. wants to dissolve Russia  
     24 (22%)
    U.S. wants to establish alliance relations with Russia under the US conditions to rival China  
     21 (19%)
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