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Turkmenistan comes into focus
Long neglected by all but devoted regional specialists, Turkmenistan has recently begun to matter in international politics. The reason is a sharp drop in energy prices, which has turned the gas-rich country into an economic basket case, and the deteriorating security situation in Afghanistan. Both developments have Russian and Chinese policymakers concerned about their vital interests in Central Asia.
Iran gas an option for Europe as Russia leaves energy gap
The strategic energy ellipse is one of the hottest geopolitical regions in the world - home to vast reserves of oil and gas and stretching from western Siberia to the Arabian Peninsula. Critically, Iran and Iraq are at its centre. As Russia eases out of the picture as the main ...
Turkmenistan’s gas reserves add a new dimension to the geopolitics of Eurasia
Turkmenistan is fast becoming a major player in the market for gas across Eurasia. This third report in the series on gas pipelines across the region looks at challenges, particularly from Russia, posed by the proposed Trans-Caspian pipeline which will bring Turkmen gas to Europe. TURKMENISTAN is estimated to have ...
Energy: The pivotal role of Turkmenistan in gas supplies to Europe
The announcement that Turkmenistan is sitting on what could be the world's second largest gas field adds credence to the growing awareness that the country is emerging as an energy hub of major geopolitical significance. Russia, China, India, Pakistan and Europe are among the players vying to benefit. But as ...
