| ID | 142717 |
| Title Proper | Oil politics in Central Asia and West Asia |
| Other Title Information | India’s concern |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Kamboj, Anil |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Energy resources are reshaping the geopolitical map in Eurasia. Eventual control of the development of oil deposits as well as the eventual pipeline routing will determine the political and economic future of Russia, Turkey and the Central Asian states; it will determine Iran’s position in the region and its relations with the West; it will determine the realignment of the strategic triangle among the US, Russia and China; and it will have strategic consequences by lessening dependence on Persian Gulf oil. The absence of a robust security bulwark and deep rooted intra-regional conflicts raises concerns about the viability of regional security in West Asia. Now importance arises that whether India should start getting involved in the regional security of West Asia by helping create a regional security bulwark which may deter the outside interference in the region or not. We must remember that, the region forms a part of India's extended neighbourhood. |
| `In' analytical Note | World Focus Vol. 37, No.1; Jan 2016: p.13-20 |
| Journal Source | World Focus 2016-01 37, 1 |
| Key Words | Oil Politics ; Central Asia ; China ; India ; Russia ; Eurasia ; West Asia ; Strategic Triangle ; Energy Resources ; US ; Geopolitical Map |