Registration REQUIRED by 4pm on March 24, 2026 in order to attend this event.
Please join the Harriman Institute for a lecture by Edward Verona. Moderated by Natasha Udensiva.
Offering reflections on a 30-year career in post-Soviet Eurasia, in this lecture Edward Verona will explore the questions surrounding energy and critical minerals opportunities in Russia, specifically, whether foreign companies are likely to invest?
Edward Verona is an experienced senior international manager with in-depth knowledge of oil & gas and mining industries. He was the President and CEO of the US-Russia Business Council. Clear understanding of the opportunities and pitfalls of transitional economies. He has advanced expertise on Russia, Central Asia, and Latin America, and he has extensive experience with U.S. government, international organizations and industry associations.
Please email disability@columbia.edu to request disability accommodations. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.
