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Xi Jinping's Symbolic Overseas Tour
Mar 26, 2013 | 0717 GMT

The Chinese president's visits to Russia and Africa revealed Beijing's limitations as well as its strength as a regional power.

Central Asian Energy

Central Asia is rich in oil and natural gas, but Soviet-era transport infrastructure sends the vast bulk of production north to Russia. Competition arises as other players -- especially Europe and China -- vie with Moscow for access to the region’s energy reserves.

Russia Looks East for New Energy Consumers
Russia Looks East for New Energy Consumers
Jan 23, 2013 | 1130 GMT

With exports to Europe declining, Moscow is expanding its export networks to Asia.

India and Russia: Chances for Closer Cooperation
Dec 24, 2012 | 0600 GMT

There are three areas where New Delhi and Moscow could strengthen their strategic relationship.

Central Asia's Looming Conflict Over Water, Part 2: The Downriver Countries
Central Asia's Looming Conflict Over Water, Part 2: The Downriver Countries
Nov 13, 2012 | 1115 GMT

Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan could face a bleak water future even without the proposed upriver dams.

Central Asia's Looming Conflict Over Water, Part 1: The Upriver Countries
Central Asia's Looming Conflict Over Water, Part 1: The Upriver Countries
Nov 12, 2012 | 1130 GMT

Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan hope to build new hydropower dams, which could increase tensions with downriver countries.

Azerbaijan's External Constraints
Sep 4, 2012 | 1016 GMT

Azerbaijan's three powerful neighbors -- Iran, Turkey and Russia -- shape its geopolitical strategy and decisions.

Central Asia's Increasing Volatility
Central Asia's Increasing Volatility
Jul 27, 2012 | 1030 GMT

Protests, skirmishes and attacks in 2012 highlight numerous trends affecting the stability of Central Asia.

Russia's Agenda Behind Belarusian Nuclear Plant
Jul 11, 2012 | 1030 GMT

A potential nuclear plant in Belarus is meant to undermine Lithuania's nuclear power ambitions.

Turkey's Growing Involvement in Central Asia
Apr 6, 2012 | 1253 GMT

The trend is part of Turkey's regional ascendance.

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Russia's Growing Energy Ties with Asia

Russia's Growing Energy Ties with Asia
Azerbaijan's Energy Resources and Foreign Policy

Azerbaijan's Energy Resources and Foreign Policy
Irrigation in Central Asia

Irrigation in Central Asia

Controversial Dam Proposals in Central Asia
Chinese-Kazakh Border Region and Border Crossings

China-Kazakhstan Border Activity
Central Asian Energy Media Archive