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The Geo-economic Challenges of the Eurasian Space

The crisis in Ukraine has focused attention on military power as the main driver of events in the region. Yet, a number of geo-economic projects—proposed new pipelines and transport corridors—have the potential to dramatically reshape the politics and balances of the Eurasian space. What opportunities do they present, and how do the current crises stem from these projects or stymie them?

Date & Time

Monday
Sep. 26, 2016
10:30am – 11:30am ET

Location

6th Floor, Woodrow Wilson Center
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Overview

The crisis in Ukraine has focused attention on military power as the main driver of events in the region. Yet, a number of geo-economic projects—proposed new pipelines and transport corridors—have the potential to dramatically reshape the politics and balances of the Eurasian space. What opportunities do they present, and how do the current crises stem from these projects or stymie them? 

Speaker

Nikolas K. Gvosdev

Nikolas K. Gvosdev

Professor of National Security Affairs, U.S. Naval War College
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Hosted By

Kennan Institute

The Kennan Institute is the premier US center for advanced research on Eurasia and the oldest and largest regional program at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. The Kennan Institute is committed to improving American understanding of Russia, Ukraine, Central Asia, the South Caucasus, and the surrounding region though research and exchange.  Read more

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