World Affairs Council Presents
“Russia’s New Energy Diplomacy: Critical Issues for Europe’s Natural Gas Supply”
- When
- Thu Aug 6, 2009
- Where
- World Affairs Council of Northern California
- Time
- Program: 6:00PM
- Cost
- $5 - $15
- Tags
- Other Organizations, Organizations
Description
Steve LeVine, Foreign Affairs & Energy Correspondent, BusinessWeekRussia’s enormous energy resources have generated a large profit as well as a bargaining chip in its relationship with Europe. Europe gets roughly 40 percent of its natural gas and over one-third of its oil from Russia. Journalist, author and longtime Russia-watcher Steve LeVine joins the Council to discuss Russia’s energy policies and how Europe and the West plan to respond to their reliance on Russian energy. How did the Russia-Ukraine natural gas disputes in 2005-2006 and 2009 impact European security and cohesion? How do the fluctuating energy prices affect the Russian economy and stability? Is Russia using its position as energy supplier as a way to send political messages and extract concessions from its allies and opponents?
Council members: FREE; Students: $5; Non-members: $15
More Info
- Link
- http://www.itsyourworld.org
- Call
- 415.293.4600 (Box Office)
- Contact Form (account required)
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