Geopolitics of Energy in Central Asia: India's Position and Policy

ISBN-13: 9780367695897 / Angielski / Miękka / 2020 / 304 str.

Ramakrushna Pradhan

Opis

This book focuses on the geopolitics of Central Asia which has emerged as the new fertile ground for oil and energy resources. It analyses the scramble for control over the region by many nations and their diplomatic maneuverings to ensure energy sufficiency and economic growth. The book provides a quantitative analysis of the Central Asian energy potential and offers an understanding of the unique position that each country occupies in the geopolitics of oil and energy in the region. It looks at aggressive foreign policies by countries like the US, China, the European Union, Japan, Israel, Iran, Pakistan and India, focusing primarily on India's position and strategies in the region within the new great game. The book further examines the dynamics between Central Asia and India and India's policies for geopolitical engagement and diversification of energy sources. This volume will be of interest to researchers and students of political studies, international relations, economics, sociology, and Asian studies. It will also be useful for policymakers and professionals working in the field of energy security and geo-economics.

Spis treści

List of Figures. List of Tables. Acknowledgements. Preface. List of Abbreviation and Acronyms. Introduction. 1. Geopolitics of Energy and Energy Security 2. Geopolitics of Energy in Central Asia 3. India-Central Asia Relations: Looking Back and Looking Ahead 4. India’s Energy Trajectory 5. India-Central Asia and the Energy Quest 6. New Great Game and Silk Road Diplomacy 7. Transit Routes between India and Central Asia 8. Conclusion. Bibliography. Annexes. Index