Russia Wins Latest Stage of Pipeline Wars: Geo-Economic & Geo-Political shifts In The Caucasus
September 5th, 2008
As reported by Windows on Eurasia, with Iran’s declaration that it opposes the construction of any undersea pipelines in the Caspian on “ecological grounds” and thus will block any delimitation of the seabed that allows for them and Baku’s decision not to back the West’s push NABUCCO project, Moscow can claim its first major political […]
Read more »South Africa & Venezuela’s Oil Deal: Model of South/South Cooperation?
September 3rd, 2008
As recently reported by CNN, South Africa and Venezuela sealed a major oil deal during a visit by Venezuela’s President Hugo Chavez, who touted it as an example of southern nations cooperating in a new strategic alliance. As the article notes: “…No details of the deals were immediately available, but they were likely to include […]
Read more »Chinese – Turkmen Energy Ties
September 1st, 2008
As reported by Energy Daily, the president of energy-rich Turkmenistan recently pledged to significantly boost gas deliveries to China following talks with Chinese President Hu Jintao. As the article notes: “…Each year the future gas pipeline will deliver not 30 billion cubic meters, as before, but 40 billion cubic meters of gas,” Turmenistan President Gurbanguly […]
Read more »Iran: An “Out” For Caspian Oil?
August 30th, 2008
Via Windows on Eurasia, an interesting look at whether Iran – given the disruption of Caspian oil flows via Georgia during the recent violence – could become the route out for Caspian oil. As the article notes: “…If the governments of the region do decide to ship some or all of their oil via Iran, […]
Read more »Will China Finally Build a Rail Link with Central Asia?
August 30th, 2008
As reported by Window on Eurasia, Chinese, Kyrgyz and Uzbek experts have reached agreement on the route of a railway line between China and Central Asia, but this project – which would transform the geopolitics of the region – still faces some serious technical and political obstacles. As the article notes: “…experts have agreed on […]
Read more »Russia’s Russia’s Energy Politics: Short Term Impact with Long Term Implications
August 30th, 2008
As analyzed by Stratfor (subscription required), the Russian threat of turning off lights or heat in Central and Eastern European capitals — especially in winter — is a powerful one. While Europe can succeed in its efforts to diversify its energy sources in the long term, Russia is sure to use its compelling energy lever […]
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