Fuelling the New Great Game: Kazakhstan, energy policy and the EU

Neil Collins () and Kristina Bekenova ()
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Neil Collins: School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Nazarbayev University
Kristina Bekenova: Graduate School of Public Policy, Nazarbayev University

Asia Europe Journal, 2017, vol. 15, issue 1, No 1, 20 pages

Abstract: 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.

Date: 2017
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DOI: 10.1007/s10308-016-0451-4

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