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The Structure of Energy Politics in the South Caucasus: Grounds for Consolidation or Cooperation?

... self-sufficient. Even if Georgia decides to reject Azeri exports in favor of Russia, the region will not account for any vital part of the Russian export ratio. Russia does not export its natural resources to Europe or Turkey (its two most important natural gas importers) via the territory of the South Caucasus region. For fuel transportation, Russia mostly relies on the pipeline system of Ukraine and Belorussia, or uses pipelines that do not cross other countries (Nord Stream, Blue Stream, Nord Stream 2) [22] . There are no plans for building ...

03.06.2016

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Azerbaijan – US relations based on the Energy Card

... regards to democracy. For the West, a stable Azerbaijan is more important than a democratic but unstable Azerbaijan. Azerbaijan lacks a strong opposition and the present government is providing much needed stability. Lately,the advancement of shale gas in the UShas alsochanged the dimensions of the US involvement in the South Caucasus. The US has renewed its energy independence by extracting shale gas, whichmay shift the geopolitical balance by lessening American and European reliance on the energy resources of Caspian and Middle East. Nonetheless, the environmental ...

28.02.2014

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Poll conducted

In your opinion, what are the US long-term goals for Russia?

U.S. wants to establish partnership relations with Russia on condition that it meets the U.S. requirements	33 (31%)
U.S. wants to deter Russia’s military and political activity	30 (28%)
U.S. wants to dissolve Russia	24 (22%)
U.S. wants to establish alliance relations with Russia under the US conditions to rival China	21 (19%)