Euro-Russian relations have strained over the recent years in energy matters as certain vested interests shifted perceptions ... ... whereas in the subsequent second post, coming later, we look at China-Russia.
Europe-Russia ‘Special Deal Severed’:
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Energy Weaponry Myth:
Pathological fear does exist, that Gazprom may in some way use its power to influence Europe as a ... ... developing new fields and constructing new pipes are done via long-term contracts. This is vital for Gazprom, as the lending ...
... religion, ethics, civil economy, European Union and wider Europe like Russia, Ukraine and Turkey. He is an Associate Editor of the journal ... ... West and instead go East – as soaring trade levels with China already foreshadow.
However, Russia remains a European ... ... and authoritarian consolidation, on the other hand.
Energy Calamity
It is argued by some that the Russo-European ... ... “sphere of privileged interests” in the Caucasus and Central Asia are palpable. In the South and East of its vast country,...
... Renaissance's jack of all trades. However, on a serious note, Russia is facing perhaps one of the biggest challenges in the upcoming ... ... the question: where to go? Aside, long-term diversification from energy export dependence, Russia has a relatively shorter-term ... ... released in 2009. M. Mareš and M. Laryš argue that China’s rise is creating a great opportunity for Russia as ... ... isolated by taiga or encircled by canyons – these are not Gazprom friendly areas due to a lack of piping expertise. Besides ...
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March's Top News:
- Xi Jinping... From Russia With Love:
Xi Jinping visit to Russia was ... ... is the case with first foreign visits (See: NTS). Energy was at the forefront of the visit with two different ... ... USA's hegemony (See: SCMP). Albeit, it is hard to see China not taking the lead regionally and globally in ... ... recent negotiations have lasted since 2004, when Gazprom signed a cooperation deal with its Chinese ... ... brightside Gazprom agreed with China in regards to long-term contracts, thus allowing it to develop the ...