| ID | 136828 |
| Title Proper | Central Asia - the new geopolitical hotspot of China’s oil & gas politics |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Jash, Amrita |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Since the end of the Cold War and the decline of USSR, Central Asia, rich in oil and gas reserves has become the focus of national interest for global powers.The quest for energy has shifted the balance of power to the Central Asian Republics, making it an energy region of global importance. Of which, China’s increasing footprints in Central Asia, particularly in the energy sector, has drawn wide attention. Whereby, the region has risen from being a marginal factor to that of becoming a top priority in China’s foreign policy. It is guided by China’s vital interests to meet its expanding energy needs which face a supply crisis. In this dynamic, Central Asia has become a geopolitical opportunity for China to fulfil its political and economic objectives in the international arena. |
| `In' analytical Note | World Focus Vol.36, No.1; Jan.2015: p.113-119 |
| Journal Source | World Focus 2015-01 36, 1 |
| Standard Number | Economic Interest |