Power and energy : geopolitical aspects of the transnational natural gas pipelines from the Caspian Sea basin to Europe

Power and energy : geopolitical aspects of the transnational natural gas pipelines from the Caspian Sea basin to Europe

Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited === This study examines the geopolitical rivalry over control of the Caspian Sea basin natural gas resources and the transportation routes among four world powers--Russia, the European Union, the United States, and China. The author assesses th...

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Main Author: Benke, Ildiko.
Other Authors: Tsypkin, Mikhail
Published: Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School 2012
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10945/5303
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spelling ndltd-nps.edu-oai-calhoun.nps.edu-10945-53032015-08-06T16:02:16Z Power and energy : geopolitical aspects of the transnational natural gas pipelines from the Caspian Sea basin to Europe Benke, Ildiko. Tsypkin, Mikhail Lober, George Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.) Defense Analysis Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited This study examines the geopolitical rivalry over control of the Caspian Sea basin natural gas resources and the transportation routes among four world powers--Russia, the European Union, the United States, and China. The author assesses the risks posed by instability in the Caspian Sea states to the realization of proposed natural gas pipeline projects in the region. Russia's role and strategy as a key player in the Caspian Sea region is analyzed, with a focus on its natural gas reserves and pipeline transportation system, which it is using not only for economic reasons but for political purpose to regain its lost status on the international scene. The study also evaluates the impact of individual states' conflicts of interest on the choice of natural gas transportation routes to Europe. 2012-03-14T17:44:59Z 2012-03-14T17:44:59Z 2010-06 Thesis http://hdl.handle.net/10945/5303 648168190 This publication is a work of the U.S. Government as defined in Title 17, United States Code, Section 101. As such, it is in the public domain, and under the provisions of Title 17, United States Code, Section 105, it may not be copyrighted. Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School
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description Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited === This study examines the geopolitical rivalry over control of the Caspian Sea basin natural gas resources and the transportation routes among four world powers--Russia, the European Union, the United States, and China. The author assesses the risks posed by instability in the Caspian Sea states to the realization of proposed natural gas pipeline projects in the region. Russia's role and strategy as a key player in the Caspian Sea region is analyzed, with a focus on its natural gas reserves and pipeline transportation system, which it is using not only for economic reasons but for political purpose to regain its lost status on the international scene. The study also evaluates the impact of individual states' conflicts of interest on the choice of natural gas transportation routes to Europe.
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title_short Power and energy : geopolitical aspects of the transnational natural gas pipelines from the Caspian Sea basin to Europe
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