... 100 years, will be an expanded China. Historically, the borders of the Tang Empire were much farther west than today, and the famous Chinese poet Li Po was born in present-day Kyrgyzstan, then a Chinese province. Furthermore, the current borders of Central Asian countries with China have already changed since Soviet times, as their demarcation within the framework of the “Shanghai Process” shifted the borders in China's favor.
Only ten to twenty years ago, such an outcome of the New Great Game would have been unthinkable....
... Masaryk University. Their recent article evaluates the difference between policy ambitions shown by Russia and the official “Energy Strategy to 2030” (ES-2030) publication; released in 2009. M. Mareš and M. Laryš argue that China’s rise is creating a great opportunity for Russia as an extra energy market, but at the same time, current conditions could quickly alter into economic as well as political risks. Both countries want to make sure that their interests prevail,...
... affairs"; this could be just rhetoric, but it still aids to dispel some peoples worry that Russia's Chinese neighbour could be a threat, while also calling for the final end of USA's hegemony (See: SCMP). Albeit, it is hard to see China not taking the lead regionally and globally in the future as it clearly dominates, particularly in the BRICs (economically and politically). The days of it being the young brother of Russia, are unfortunately gone (See: TheDiplomat). With the recent ...
... northern regions like Shinjan. Again, all that we have evidence for is a growing (not without obstacles) economical interest - no nation-building mission and no historical predispositions are driving China into the “Great New Game”.
Both China and Russia have interests in Central Asia and both of them try to rationalize their involvement in the region. Short-term, models of relationships described above can exist and even be necessary and decent. But Russia needs to understand, that CA countries will not always be willing ...
... affecting business relations with Central Asian states.
In addition, the deal around South Ýolöten gas field between China and Turkmenistan is very interesting and significant. It tells us a lot about the changing nature of relations between China and Central Asia, and Russia and Central Asia. I think the tensions between Russia and Turkmenistan have been ongoing since the first President Niyazov died in 2006 and was replaced by Berdimuhamedow. The tension we see is because Russia is still perceived ...
... cars are a lot more powerful today than ever, but due to new efficiency designs, they only require an equivalent to the notably less powerful cars of the 1960’s to 1980’s. Moreover, albeit global energy intensity has fallen globally (even China and Russia has improved) due to technological innovation within efficiency, nonetheless it is unlikely to fall further as the opportunity cost for the next stage of efficiency is too high. Lastly, in regards to developing economies the demand is ...
