| ID | 136816 |
| Title Proper | Great game of oil politics in Central Asia |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Gidadhubli, R.G |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Central Asia having emerged as an important region of global energy scenario becomes a target of the Great Game Politics. While the presence of hydrocarbon resources were relatively known during the Soviet era, entry and explorations by major energy giants of the West during the last two decades has confirmed that Central Asia will be an additional, though not an alternative source for their growing energy needs. The Western firms initiated the politics and process of Multiple Pipeline network to have access to energy of Central Asia which has generated competition and conflict among major players. Being its southern underbelly, Russia’s energy giants with strong support of leadership, have been aggressively pursuing their economic and political interests in Central Asia. China has emerged as a major power having worked out a well planned and funded roadmap in Central Asia’s energy sector to meet its fast increasing demand. Russia and China have commonality of interests to counter the West which is keen to enhance its presence and acquire oil and gas bypassing Russia. The West is supported by leadership of Central Asia who want to diversify their market and promote their national interest. India, though late and not a major player, having close and cordial relations with the CAS, can and should explore various alternatives to meet its growing energy security needs from Central Asia. |
| `In' analytical Note | World Focus Vol.36, No.1; Jan.2015: p.20-27 |
| Journal Source | World Focus 2015-01 36, 1 |
| Standard Number | Politics |