Source: Carnegie
For Immediate Release: January 22, 2003
Contact: Karen Jacob, 202-939-2372, kjacob@ceip.org
Global Energy Expert Joins Endowment;
Carnegie Moscow Center Deputy in Residence in Washington
Edward Chow, a leading authority on global energy issues, has joined the Carnegie Endowment as a visiting scholar, announced Jessica T. Mathews, president of the Endowment. Dmitri Trenin, deputy director of the Carnegie Moscow Center and an expert on Russian and European security issues, is now in residence at the Endowment's Washington, DC, office through early March.
"With the possibility of war in the Persian Gulf, global energy issues have taken on increased strategic importance. Ed's experience from nearly three decades in the oil and gas sectors will help inform policy discussions at this crucial time," said Mathews. "Dmitri is one of Moscow's most respected voices on Russian foreign policy. During his time in Washington, he will be a valuable resource."
Edward C. Chow has more than 20 years of experience working in Asia, the Middle East, Africa, South America, Europe, and the Soviet Union on oil and gas issues. He has advised U.S. and foreign governments as well as international companies. Chow served in numerous positions with the Chevron Corporation, most recently as manager of international external affairs from 1996 to 1998. He oversaw the company's political and economic research, provided support to overseas operations, and directed international advocacy. Chow also served on Chevron's Caspian Pipeline Team, as director of international affairs, and as China country manager. A native of Shanghai who grew up in Hong Kong, Chow holds B.A. and M.A. degrees from Ohio University and conducted doctoral work at American University.
Dmitri Trenin has served since 1997 as deputy director of the Carnegie Moscow Center. He retired from the Russian Army following a career that included participation in the Geneva strategic arms control negotiations and teaching at the Military Institute. He was the first Russian officer to be selected for the NATO Defense College. Trenin also was a senior fellow at the Institute of Europe. His most recent book is Ambivalent Neighbors: The EU, NATO and the Price of Membership (Carnegie, 2003), edited with Anatol Lieven. Trenin is also the author of numerous articles and books on Russian and Eurasian security issues, including The End of Eurasia (Carnegie, 2002). He holds a Ph.D. from the Institute of the U.S.A. and Canada.
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