Caspian Report - Issue: 07 - Spring 2014

EDITORIAL
As in the previous issues of the Caspian Report, our
Spring issue focuses on the evolving energy agenda. To
this end, Mubariz Hasanov, Radu Dudau and Emin Akhundzada
highlight current trends in the Turkish and
Romanian energy markets as Turkey pursues its energy
hub aspirations, and Romania seeks to develop its energy
sources.
The ongoing crisis in Ukraine, the instability in Iraq,
Iranian nuclear negotiations and the recent presidential
elections in Afghanistan will shape the security climate
in Europe and the Middle East in the months and
years to come. The potential deterioration of the security
situation in Afghanistan in the aftermath of the US
withdrawal and the country’s uncertain future threaten
Afghanistan and its neighbors. Fatih Ozbay, Ahmet Yukleyen
and Luay Al-Khatteeb provide unique perspectives
on the volatile politics of the region.
So without further ado, get your coffee mug and prepare
for a good read!
Southern Gas
Corridor remains
one of the most
feasible and reliable
projects on the
ground in terms of
providing a secure
energy supply from
the Caspian to
Europe.
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According to BP statistics the United States has now become the
largest natural gas producer in the globe due to shale gas production.