Wooed but not wowed

Article Abstract:

The US has sent senior government offocials to Central Asia, while countries in the region are interested in the policies of Russia's new president, Vladimir Putin. Links with Rusia are strong, though the US efforts may have an impact on decisions regarding petroleum pipelines.

United States, Russia, International relations, United States foreign relations, Russian foreign relations

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Storm in a precious teacup

Article Abstract:

A dispute over petroleum resources in the Caspian Sea is examined in detail. The countries involved include Iran and Azerbaijan, and drilling has been affected.

Political aspects, Caspian Sea

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Pipeline poker: north, south, east, west; what's best?

Article Abstract:

The newly created countries of the Caspian area are rich in oil resources, but they are also landlocked. Pipelines become a vital means of transporting the oil and gas from their countries, and in most cases the pipelines must pass through Russia, giving that country a stranglehold on the resources.

Natural resources

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