Turkmenistan’s Gas Line: A Pipe Dream?
July 16th, 2015
Via BBC, an article on the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (Tapi) gas pipeline: For many, the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (Tapi) gas pipeline is nothing but a pipe dream. Its starting point is in Turkmenistan, one of the most isolated and closed-for-business states in the world, before it goes through war-torn Afghanistan and then reaches two countries that are hard to describe […]
Read more »Energy: Key To India’s Central Asia Reset
July 11th, 2015
Via Eurasia Review, a look at the energy objectives of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s current tour of the five Central Asian republics: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s current tour of the five Central Asian republics will signal whether India has the capacity to become a major power in Eurasia. Occurring half on his way to the July 9-10 […]
Read more »China And India: Competing For Influence In Afghanistan
March 30th, 2015
Via The Diplomat, a look at China and India’s competition for influence in Afghanistan: New Delhi and Beijing are both keen to see the visit to China by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which is scheduled for May, produce something substantive. For one thing, the two countries are looking to address one of the thornier […]
Read more »Can Iranian Gas Help Solve India’s Energy Crisis?
March 27th, 2014
Via Foreign Policy, a look at the potential role Iranian gas supplies may play in alleviating India’s energy crisis: On July 31, 2012, India experienced the worst electricity blackout in history, as three of the country’s five power grids failed. People traveling on metro systems and railways were stuck for hours, without a hint of […]
Read more »India: Advancing Trade Plans With Iran
March 6th, 2014
Via STRATFOR (subscription required), an interesting analysis of closer economic ties between India and Iran: Summary India is trying to open up more direct trade corridors with Central Asia. Two of the country’s largest state-owned ports have enlisted the help of a private firm to help develop Iran’s southeastern port of Chabahar. According to media […]
Read more »Cold Rush: Asian Giants Look To The Arctic For Oil
February 26th, 2014
Via The Diplomat, an article on the race between India and China to build a presence in the energy-rich Arctic region: After a lengthy courtship, China and India formalized their relationship with the Arctic Council in May 2013 by gaining admission as official observer states. In the months since, both countries have been actively seeking […]
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