In The Media
Martha Brill Olcott
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In The Media
''Friendship of Nations'' in the World of Energy
Published on Jul 6, 2006
Source: Pro et Contra
This article orginally appeared in Russian in "The Power of Oil and Gas" edition of the Pro et Contra journal (Volume 10, Nos. 2-3, 2006), published by the Carnegie Moscow Center.
The most likely scenario is that Russia's increasing presence on Central Asia's energy scene will not be able to serve as a decisive factor in the evolving economic and political fates of these nations, but will be diminished through the growing role of any number of other international actors – including China, India, the U.S. and Europe – who will offer new alternatives to Central Asia's leaders. And as Central Asia 's leaders and their advisors begin to be replaced by a younger and more highly skilled generation, such alternatives may seem increasingly attractive.
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About the Author
Martha Brill Olcott
Former Senior Associate, Russia and Eurasia Program and, Co-director, al-Farabi Carnegie Program on Central Asia
Olcott is professor emerita at Colgate University, having taught political science there from 1974 to 2002. Prior to her work at the endowment, Olcott served as a special consultant to former secretary of state Lawrence Eagleburger.
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