The experts focused on Turkey as increasingly critical to the energy security of both Turkey and Europe. The panel discussions included several aspects of energy security, from Turkey's energy dependency to energy as a new tool for Turkey's EU drive. Russia's role in the energy game, alternative energy pipelines, the potential extension of gas networks to the Middle East and other issues were also discussed.

In Istanbul, a dinner discussion evolved around a wide range of topics including price determination in the gas and oil markets, the Baku-Tiblisi-Ceyhan pipeline, and the domestic energy market and privatization in Turkey.

In Ankara, Sherr brought a strategic outlook to the Black Sea Region and focused on the economic and geo-strategic factors as well as the "subjective dimension" of the Russian energy system. Roberts spoke of Turkey's role in the European energy security infrastructure and argued that the Ukrainian gas crisis proved that Russia is not a reliable energy supplier. Consequently, the quest for alternatives to Russian gas and oil has paved the way for Turkey to become an important energy hub in the region. Shaffer touched upon the trends in the international energy market and concluded with policy recommendations for Turkey: Turkey should adopt a coherent energy policy, successfully integrate its foreign and security policy with its energy policy and pursue an effective program to privatize its energy sector.