Former British Ambassador to 🇦🇿 🇰🇿 🇰🇬. Now retired.
Still thinking about it 😄
Joined September 2019
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My latest article: Building The Architecture of Peace Between Azerbaijan and Armenia
caspianpolicy.org/research/s…
Very pleased to moderate two panels at the @caspiancenter conference in London on “Energy Security: Navigating New Realities”. The panels explored what energy security looks like from different perspectives, and how to work together as the world transitions towards a green future
The Trans Adriatic Pipeline began commercial operations 5 years ago. Since then, it has achieved remarkable success, now supplying 12 European countries. But - despite requests for more Azerbaijani gas - the EU has been stalling on the pipeline’s expansion caspianpolicy.org/research/e…
In case of interest, a short-ish article I just wrote. Further ideas for a UK role welcome!
“The Greater Caspian Region: Where Does The UK fit in?” caspianpolicy.org/research/s…
Bu 🇦🇿🇬🇧tədbirində iştirak etməkdən çox məmnun oldum. While the main focus was on the three main pillars of the relationship - government, energy, education - the changing regional situation and the new faces meant a wide-ranging discussion and fresh ideas. Great initiative!
Plenty of details still to be worked through, but also plenty of new opportunities for both countries. The two leaders should be applauded for taking this historic step. 👏👏 to 🇺🇸too. 🇮🇷and 🇷🇺hostility to the agreements show exactly why 🇦🇿and 🇦🇲 need to break free from them.
Very happy to have participated in this conference.
Last week, the Caspian Policy Center convened the 3rd London Conference on Trans‑Caspian Connectivity, themed “Harnessing the Momentum, Building on the Synergies”, at Arundel House, Temple Place.
The event brought together policymakers, financiers, diplomats, and private-sector leaders to deepen cooperation along the Middle Corridor, linking the Caucasus and Central Asia with Europe, China, and South Asia. Check out the major highlights from the event on our website: caspianpolicy.org/research/p…
My latest article on the future prospects for Caspian gas supplies. TLDR: It’s intriguing!
Senator Steve Daines surprised many on Capitol Hill by reviving interest in a long-stalled gas pipeline from Turkmenistan to Europe via the Caspian Sea. Is the Trans-Caspian pipeline finally gaining traction after 25 years? caspianpolicy.org/research/e…
James Sharp retweeted
.@JamesSharpUK writes about his recent trip to Karabakh: “In essence, to this observer the reconstruction and returns process seems to be moving from an initial “euphoric” stage to one of normalization.”caspianpolicy.org/research/a…
Have you ever heard of Heartland Theory? Keep reading….👇
Amb. (ret.) @JamesSharpUK looks at the Caspian Region in the era of multi-polarity: "Eurasia and Heartland Theory are back. The West needs to ensure that history pivots in its direction. This means taking a more coherent, more joined-up approach, looking at the Greater Caspian region.” caspianpolicy.org/research/s…
White Gold in Central Asia: A Blessing or A Curse? The Cotton Conundrum caspianpolicy.org/research/c…
Pleased to have had the opportunity to participate in this event. The Greater Caspian Region is at the centre of a number of global mega trends, and the Middle Corridor is offering opportunities for broader cooperation, both externally and regionally.
#ICYMI: Trans-Caspian Connectivity and UK Engagement Highlighted at the House of Lords (@UKHouseofLords).
“With the cooperation of Caspian littoral states, this region can become a strategic trade corridor between Europe and China,” remarked Lord David Evans of Watford during an event organized by CPC at the House of Lords in London.
Moderated by CPC Advisory Board Member @JamesSharpUK, the discussion explored the UK’s opportunities in the #Caucasus and #CentralAsia, recent geopolitical developments, challenges to deeper cooperation, and the broader regional implications of enhanced engagement.
The event convened regional ambassadors, UK Parliament members from both chambers, international experts, and media representatives. Keep reading: caspianpolicy.org/research/p…
I was reading a book about the role of different fabrics - wool, cotton, silk - in Central Asia, and became intrigued in particular by cotton. This is the result 👇
How the EU lost its way in the South Caucasus. Will the new US Administration have a better map?
Commentary from @JamesSharpUK: Time will tell to what degree the new administration changes the U.S. approach towards the South Caucasus, but at least they have an opportunity to step back and take a fresh look. caspianpolicy.org/research/s…
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With a seeming breakthrough in #Armenia-#Azerbaijan negotiations, Ambassador (ret.) @JamesSharpUK argues that while there are issues still to be resolved, the past week’s announcement of an agreed text for a peace deal is a historic achievement. caspianpolicy.org/research/s…
