Caspian Basin: Russia and Turkey Raise Obstacles for US Energy Policy
To no one’s surprise, a former US special envoy for Caspian energy issues labeled Russia as the biggest headache for American policy in the region. But the former diplomatic troubleshooter, C. Boyden Gray, also said Turkey, a NATO ally, has emerged as a wild card in the Caspian energy game. Gray spoke at an event January 26 sponsored by the Central Asia-Caucasus Institute in Washington, DC, titled Caspian Energy, the United States, the European Union, and Russia. During his tenure with the Bush Administration, Gray kept a low profile and made few public appearances or statements. But he did not appear to hold much back during his recent Washington appearance.
Gray’s tenure ended with that of the Bush administration on January 20, and he said he’s not sure if President Obama will appoint a replacement for him.
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