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Turkey’s push for greater influence in Central Asia

Turkey sees an opportunity to build its influence in the Turkic nations of Central Asia. Its growing importance as an energy hub, its tightening alliance with Azerbaijan and recent developments in the Middle East all make this an attractive strategic move for Ankara. But it is not without dangers, as it is certain to butt heads with other powers in the region, namely China, Russia and Iran.

Turkey maneuvers to become a regional energy baron
Over the past several years, Turkey has become a major player in energy deliveries from the Caucasus to Europe, and its deepening partnership with Azerbaijan has only solidified its position as a regional power. As Russia’s grip on the region weakens, it could lead to serious security concerns, with Ankara ...


Nord Stream 2 divides Germany’s allies
Nord Stream 2 is perhaps Europe’s most controversial energy project. In October, the U.S. slapped another set of sanctions on contractors and suppliers building the pipeline, while the pandemic-induced drop in economic activity has further called into question the initiative’s financial viability. Berlin and Moscow now have a significant dilemma ...


GIS Dossier: Nord Stream 2
The Nord Stream 2 pipeline was supposed to cement Russian dominance over Europe’s gas markets while bypassing Ukraine. But as it nears completion, Gazprom’s bargaining power versus the EU appears diminished. The Kremlin’s strong-arm tactics have simply proved no match for market forces.


Focus Germany: The Nord Stream 2 headache
Russian ambitions to bypass Ukraine’s gas infrastructure are obviously rooted in political motives, yet Germany insists on backing the project. By doing so, it could reap the economic benefits of becoming a European hub for Russian gas imports, but serious conflicts over the matter are likely to arise within the ...

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