Of the 14 republics that make up the "Near Abroad", only three - Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan - are rich in oil and natural gas. The others have been almost completely dependent on Russia for their fuel, and Russia, with its own energy problems has been cutting back deliveries. Other suppliers may have to be secured, but at what price? At the same time, the republics with oil and gas resources are challenged to develop them in a timely and responsible fashion. Success will move them into the world of developed nations; failure will bring economic stagnation and political grief. This study explores the energy choices each republic will face, the likely responses and anticipated results.
- ISBN10 0892062711
- ISBN13 9780892062713
- Publish Date 1 May 1995
- Publish Status Temporarily Withdrawn
- Out of Print 21 December 2011
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Centre for Strategic & International Studies,U.S.
- Format Paperback
- Pages 320
- Language English