New Big Game -- Behind the Power Struggle of Major Powers in the Heartland of Asia

Author: (UK) Kleiveman
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: In today's world, where the demand and competition for energy among countries are escalating to a fever pitch, Central Asian nations rich in oil and natural gas, such as Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Iran, Iraq, Turkmenistan, and Kyrgyzstan, have become the focal point of a power struggle among major powers like the United States, the United Kingdom, and Russia. To uncover the true nature of an ongoing new major game, the author embarked on an in-depth field trip and conducted captivating interviews with oil tycoons, warlords, diplomats, presidents, workers, managers, and refugees. From different perspectives, he has unveiled a vivid cross-section of the global energy, revealing the intricate relationships between international politics and the economy. With a sharp eye and precise pen, the author has imbued the entire book with a strong sense of immediacy and immense expressive tension.