India's Energy Diplomacy in Eurasia

This book provides an accurate evaluation of re-integration of Eurasia in the context of India's energy security and diplomacy which requires a normative shift as in the current Eurasian geopolitical and geo-economic matrix, the growing role of transit countries and their proximity with the Energy Complex Zone negates the fact that great powers or strong states control the Eurasian Heartland. Authors believe that wrecking this norm is fundamental here to deconstruct the undercurrents of energy geopolitics prevailing in Eurasia over the emerging phenomenon, as it discourages the re-integration of the Eurasian region. It explores how the geopolitical struggle between major powers for energy resources has been engendering mutual interdependencies between energy producers and transit countries.

It makes an attempt to provide a transcontinental study of Eurasian energy and connectivity as a thrust area for the present work positioning Eurasia in Indian foreign policy, determiningthe contours of energy diplomacy in connection with the Eurasian energy policy. It defines Eurasia broadly as the region that encompasses Central Asia and the Caucasus including Russia and transit countries. It addresses the geopolitical and geo-economic aspects of Eurasian re-integration in the context of India's energy security. The objective of this book is to combine theoretical, contemporary, and policy-oriented issues that deserve scholarly attention and would both complement and supplement the academic contributions.

Examines current energy issues and its geopolitical implications, and suggests end-to-end solutions Explores the role of transit countries and energy complex zone, their swinging positions in current Eurasian power-play Offers a set of recommendations for India to develop multipronged strategy and cooperation towards the Eurasian region

Autorentext

Dr. Aslam Khan is an associate professor in Department of Gandhian and Peace Studies, Mahatma Gandhi Central University, Bihar, India.

Dr. Bawa Singh, Ph.D., is an associate professor in Department of South and Central Asian Studies, School of International Studies, Central University of Punjab.

Dr. Sandeep Singh, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of South and Central Asian Studies, School of International Studies, Central University of Punjab, India.

Dr. Amandeep Kaur, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor, Department of Economics, Guru Kashi University, Talwandi Sabo, Bathinda, Punjab, India.

Inhalt

1. Theoretical Underpinnings of Energy Security and Energy Diplomacy in Global Context: Reconnoitring India's Position.- 2. Identifying and Addressing India's Energy Challenges: A Policy Assessment.- 3. India's Quest for Energy Security in Eurasia: A Conceptual Assessment of Energy Diplomacy.- 4. Eurasia Factor in India's Energy Diplomacy: Paradigmatic Shifts in Corridor Approach to Connectivity.- 5. India and Eurasia Economic Cooperation: Analyses of Trends and Potentials.- 6. Energy Economics of Indo-Eurasian Relations: An Assessment.- 7. Energy Geopolitics of Eurasia: Challenges and Options for India's Energy Diplomacy.