Russia: Controlling the Asian Near Abroad Through Energy Projects

Russians treat Central Asia as an exclusive sphere of influence, although due to their increasingly weaker position against China, they have initiated multilateral cooperation mechanisms with Central Asian countries. In this region, Russians are responsible for political stability and security, while the Chinese handle economic matters. Of course, Russia cannot abandon its economic interests, as this is a crucial

ByIgor MiasnikowPublished:08/01/202311 min read