Published September 1999
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Journal article
The Caspian Sea geopolitical game: prospects for the new millenium
Creators
- 1. Indiana University of Pennsylvania, (United States). Centre for Middle Eastern Studies
Description
The break-up of the Soviet Union in the early 1990s opened the door for the international oil companies to explore and develop the Caspian Sea's hydrocarbon resources. The full utilisation of this wealth, however, has been hindered by disagreement over the ownership of the basin and the choice of export routes. In addition, there is no consensus on the exact quantity of resources there. This study examines all these issues and focuses on the rivalry between a regional power - the Islamic Republic of Iran - and an international one - the United States of America. The contention is that they have a mutual interest in promoting economic development and political stability in the Caspian region
Additional details
Publishing Information
- Journal Title
- OPEC Review
- Journal Volume
- 23
- Journal Issue
- 3
- Journal Page Range
- p. 197-211
- ISSN
- 0277-0180
- CODEN
- OPECDI
INIS
- Country of Publication
- United Kingdom
- Country of Input or Organization
- United Kingdom
- INIS RN
- 31031266
- Subject category
- S29: ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY AND ECONOMY;
- Descriptors DEI
- CASPIAN SEA; DEVELOPING COUNTRIES; ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT; EXPORTS; HYDROCARBONS; IRAN; PETROLEUM; PETROLEUM INDUSTRY; POLITICAL ASPECTS; USA
- Descriptors DEC
- ASIA; DEVELOPED COUNTRIES; DEVELOPING COUNTRIES; ENERGY SOURCES; FOSSIL FUELS; FUELS; INDUSTRY; INSTITUTIONAL FACTORS; MIDDLE EAST; NORTH AMERICA; ORGANIC COMPOUNDS; SEAS; SURFACE WATERS; TRADE