Abstract
This article looks at the “New Great Game” as the most widely used metaphor for the geopolitical dynamics of Central Asia. Its focus is on Kazakhstan and Europe with particular reference to energy policies. The European approach to Kazakhstan is conditioned by its energy security priorities with issues of democracy and human rights relegated to the margins. For Kazakhstan, the article suggests that the game is played with an eye to regime legitimacy, territorial integrity, and international recognition. Relations between Kazakhstan, China and Russia are also examined. Some of the limitations and strengths of the Great Game metaphor are analysed.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1-20 |
| Number of pages | 20 |
| Journal | Asia Europe Journal |
| Volume | 15 |
| Issue number | 1 |
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| Publication status | Published - Mar 1 2017 |
Funding
This article is based on the research project ELSCID. This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 693799. This article is based on the research project ELSCID. This project has received funding from the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 693799.
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Business,Management and Accounting
- General Social Sciences