RUSSIAN ENERGY HEGEMONY IN CENTRAL ASIA

Russia is one of the biggest natural resources producers in the world. However, Russia involved in the development of Central Asian natural resources. Russia wants to maintain security and stability in Central Asia to prevent any problems that will make spillover effect in the region and harm Rus...

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Main Author: Asri Surya Suci Lestari
Format: Skripsi S1
Language: Bahasa Indonesia
Published: HI 16 UMY 101 2016
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Online Access: http://oaipmh-jogjalib.umy.ac.idkatalog.php?opo=lihatDetilKatalog&id=70639
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Summary: Russia is one of the biggest natural resources producers in the world. However, Russia involved in the development of Central Asian natural resources. Russia wants to maintain security and stability in Central Asia to prevent any problems that will make spillover effect in the region and harm Russia’s interest. Stability in Central Asia will help with the oil import activity from Central Asian countries to Russia. Russia wants to keep Central Asia in its influence not only for energy security but also in other areas. Russia does not want the Central Asian countries to have another pipeline route to other neighboring countries This paper will analyze how Russia maintains its hegemony in Central Asian energy through certain strategies. As former Soviet Union states, Russia and Central Asia share the same history and culture. Strategic location of Russia enables it to keep Central Asian countries dependent on Russian pipeline to transport their energy. Many multilateral and bilateral agreements on energy sector done by Russia and Central Asian countries.
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