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Dr. Otilia Dhand is a Managing Director at Teneo in Brussels.
Otilia focuses on high-level strategic advice for clients across business sectors, including on taxation, digital economy, and artificial intelligence. Otilia’s background is in political risk and geopolitics, and she had previously worked at Eurasia Group and the Economist Intelligence Unit.
Otilia holds a Ph.D. in the geopolitics of Central Europe from King’s College, London. She also has a master’s degree in Russian and East European Studies from St. Antony’s College, University of Oxford, and an MBA from Vlerick Business School in Brussels.
The EU has fundamentally reframed its energy policy in response to the energy crisis, broadening its focus from just climate to now also consider geopolitics, global industrial competitiveness and energy poverty. This paper outlines energy crisis measures taken by the EU so…
At the Energy Council on 19 December, EU Member States reached an agreement on the Council Regulation establishing a market correction mechanism which will cap gas prices on specific energy exchanges. The Energy Council also adopted the Council Regulations on improved coordination of gas purchases, exchanges of gas across borders…
On 30 September an Extraordinary Energy Council Meeting was held in Brussels to discuss the previous Commission proposal for an emergency intervention to address high energy prices. The Council approved the draft compromise text which includes a range of legislative initiatives, such as a revenue cap for inframarginal generators, a…
On 20 July, the European Commission published the ‘Save Gas for a Safe Energy Winter’ plan, a set of recommendations to mitigate the impact of a possible natural gas supply cut-off by Russia. The communication asks for immediate market and non-market-based demand-side measures to free up gas volumes. Moreover, it…
A recent legislative proposal in the EU is attempting to create the first ever standardized legal framework on AI. It is vital that AI creators understand this new legislation, so the Teneo team in Brussels has created an infographic explaining the new rules that are being proposed. Please click on…
Operating under Western economic sanctions for over five years, Russia finds itself in a unique position heading into 2020. Through a combination of careful fiscal management and coordinated energy policies, Russia has leveraged its status as one of the world’s leading oil and gas producers to achieve a number of…
Four topics are likely to draw significant attention in 2019 in Europe: Brexit, the European Parliament elections, polls in Southern Europe, and a crucial ballot in Poland. Below we cut through the noise they will likely generate in order to focus on the issues that will matter: TOPIC 1: The…
Russia and China have been on a diplomatic honeymoon for the past five years. The two countries presidents, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping, have put on a display of friendship and partnership, and their frequent summits showcase intensifying bilateral cooperation. However, what does the future hold for this important power…
Mayoral and regional elections on 9 September were accompanied by public protests over the unpopular pension reform. The ruling United Russia party lost some voter support but still won most key electoral races. Looking ahead, the Kremlin may propose additional measures to appease the protesters to avoid…
The ruling conservative Law and Justice (PiS) will likely put forward a partial compromise on the dismissal of Supreme Court judges in reaction to demonstrations last week; however, the concessions will probably fall short of the European Commission requirements. The issue will likely resurface again in autumn, just as the…
The opposition leader Nikol Pashinian has increased pressure on the ruling Republican Party of Armenia (HHK) by calling a general strike ahead of his second attempt to become prime minister on 8 May. The probability of early elections in the coming months is high, and the snap polls would likely…
The presidential election will take place this Sunday, 18 March. While President Vladimir Putin’s electoral victory is a foregone conclusion, the Kremlin is keen to boost electoral turnout to increase legitimacy. Putin’s recent speech to the to the Federal Assembly was intended to drum up voters’ participation by invoking national…
In the first quarter of 2018, Russia will be in election mode. Despite the nearly guaranteed re- election of President Vladimir Putin, the Kremlin will take every measure to ensure his uncontested victory. The economy is recovering, but geopolitical theater will likely provide a better platform for the launch of…
Expect More Sabre Rattling and Brinkmanship 2017 will be dominated by preparations for Russia’s presidential elections scheduled for March 2018. President Vladimir Putin is almost certain to win another term in office, but he will not leave anything to chance. A faltering economy will be his greatest challenge, and as…
