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The conference 'The Politics of Central Asian and Caspian Energy' will discuss the political context in which decisions to develop energy resources are taken, and the extent of the possibilities for their extraction and export.
The Central Asian and Caspian energy market
The huge oil and gas reserves of Central Asia and the Caspian have long attracted the interest of investors and governments in Russia, China and the West. However, the challenges to the investor are various and complex. The answer to two key questions is still far from clear:
Who will be allowed to extract the hydrocarbons, and where will they be sent?
An uncertain investment climate in some states of the region, geopolitical jostling between the major powers, and a tension between political and business interests means the future development of the region's abundant energy resources is difficult to predict. What is certain is that the domestic and international political context will play a crucial role in the development of the region's energy sector. With both East and West seeking to secure reliable and affordable energy, the economic and political stakes in the energy game are as high as ever.
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The Chatham House Rule
To enable as open a debate as possible, this conference will be held under the Chatham House Rule.