Thursday, June 19, 2008

Will Turkey help Europe solve its energy woes? « The Turko File

"Will Turkey help Europe solve its energy woes?

The answer to the above question is, of course, yes.

And what are Europe’s energy woes? Obviously, EU countries must contend with high gasoline prices, just like almost everyone else in the world. Unlike other countries, Europe must also balance its need for natural gas with its fear of one-sided dependence on Russia. Russia has shown that it is willing to use its energy resources for political gain. Leaders in EU capitals are searching for natural gas transit routes that are not controlled by Gazprom, the Russian energy giant."

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