Recent and upcoming events

Week of April 14, 2010 (Washington, DC and Philadelphia, PA)

Trade Connections International will be representing a client at the Drug Information Association 46th Annual Meeting and make a presentation at Temple University on how the private sector is involved in US trade policy shaping/making.

Week of April 19, 2010 (Washington, DC)

Trade Connections International was represented at the Jordan - US Investment and Trade Forum and held several meetings. re. projects in the Middle East.

Week of March 8, 2010 (Washington, DC)

Trade Connections International was represented at the U.S. Export-Import Bank Annual Meeting that took place on March 11-12, 2010 with President Barack Obama as one of the main speakers.

Week of February 8, 2010 (Moscow, Russian Federation)

Trade Connections International attended the 3rd Annual Russia & Eurasia Trade and Investment Forum in Moscow, Russian Federation, February 8-9. Meetings with existing and potential clients were conducted during the week.
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Rusnano: is the nanotechnology boost generating results?

This article elaborates on the achievements of Rusnano (Russian Corporation of Nanotechnologies) which was created in 2007 by President Vladimir Putin to give Russia a leading position in the world market of nanotechnology products.

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Tajikistan Energy Opportunities - An Interview with Tajikistan’s Ambassador to the United States

On 26 May, Tajikistan's Ambassador to the United States Abdujabbor Shirinov spoke openly about the energy and water shortages impacting the region, joint collaboration between Tajikistan and Afghanistan, the construction of a large hydro-power key to Tajikistan's energy security, and oil and gas exploration where preliminary assessments tend to show an untapped potential that could lead to the country's energy independence.

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Revolution in Central Asia: Who's Next?

Answering that question can be seen as a wild guess. However, understanding the reality of each of the five Central Asian countries can help the reader assess the present day situation and reach his own conclusion.

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NORD: Pipedream No More

RTAmerica - April 9, 2010 - The much talked about NORD stream pipeline started production today, a move that is seen by many as a Bush failed policy. The Bush administration was opposed to the pipeline from the beginning and even members of congress lobbied against this. However, under Barack Obamas administration there seems to be a more relaxed approach to this topic.

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Salesmen in Chief: Obama & Sarkozy

RTAmerica - March 30, 2010 - Two very different visions on how to regulate markets and prevent the next world economic crisis will clash when President Obama hosts French President Nicolas Sarkozy at the White House on Tuesday. Mr. Sarkozy arrived in Washington amid rising tensions between the U.S. and Europe over trade protectionism and financial regulatory reform in the wake of the deepest global economic downturn since the Great Depression.

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The Hydropower Solution in Central Asia: Yes But...

This article is a case study on how a Central Asian country (Tajikistan) is trying to surf the the wave of the hype for renewable energy such as hydropower and to get involved in the efforts to stabilize Afghanistan. In the process, Tajikistan is bringing back to the table the Rogun hydropower dam project as it is a central element for its energy independence and a source of severely needed foreign currencies that could be earned through the export of electricity. However, a lot of challenges exist.

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