Russia and Turkey: More Than a Rapprochement?
... construct Nord Stream – 2, one could assert that the pipe game is far from over. Taking financial difficulties into account, Gazprom might also intent to use Turkish Stream as a leverage in its negotiations with the EC. Now competition between Nord Stream–2, Turkish Stream and even South Stream projects is reemerging and if the Nord Stream – 2 fails, the likelihood of the Turkish Stream becoming a reality ... ... Surprise of the summit was the preparation for establishing a trilateral cooperation mechanism between Azerbaijan, Russia and Turkey. This has potential to be transformed into a new institutional regime in Caucasus. If succeeds, it will have important ...