As the largest economy, Asia will assume the role of global leadership. And to act as the leader ... more As the largest economy, Asia will assume the role of global leadership. And to act as the leader of the 21st century, it will be essential for Asia to work for regional cooperation and integration. Infrastructure acts as a base of demand and supply chain. The development of interregional infrastructure would reduce the imbalance in Asian economies since the development of infrastructure is directly proportional to economic growth which is also directly proportional to the development of region hereby enhancing regional integration. The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) , first defined in 2013 by the President of China, as the largest initiative towards the regional connectivity and international cooperation in recent times. According to the Chinese perspective, this initiative offers economic, cultural, political, and strategic potential to the countries besides the belt and road routes, and Central Asia is a significant territory along the One Belt route. Receiving global attention, BRI is a reinvention of the ancient Silk trade route, which may prompt the massive
Vestnik of Saint Petersburg University. International Relations, 2020
International relations theories act as the guiding lantern to provide a simple yet powerful desc... more International relations theories act as the guiding lantern to provide a simple yet powerful description of international phenomena such as war, expansionism, alliances and cooperation. Thus, the primary objective of this article is to analyze international relations theories, their roles and influence on global politics hereby bridging the gap between the abstract world of theory and the real world of policy. The article utilizes the Grand Chess Board and Heartland theories on the regional geopolitical processes in Eurasia. The core argument of the article is that theoretical perception creates regional identities, and states use these emerged identities to influence geopolitical traditions. The Grand Chess Board theory of Brzezinski states that in order to sustain its position as a global hegemon, the US needs to control and manage Eurasia. Moreover, this article analyses American foreign policy in Eurasia under the umbrella of the Grand Chess Board theory. The Chinese strategy towards Eurasia through the prism of Mack-inder's Heartland theory is also explored. By analyzing initiatives such as One Belt One Road (OBOR), the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and the energy push in Central Asia, this article can serve as an examination into the Chinese taking up the mantle of the heartland to emerge as the land power of the 21 st century.
In the present time of globalization due to ever increasing demand for energy and its limited sup... more In the present time of globalization due to ever increasing demand for energy and its limited supply every nation is trying its best to ensure its energy security. The objective of this paper is to analyze geopolitical processes going in Central Asian region due to discovery of vast oil and natural gas reserves after breakup from Soviet Union and evaluate the geopolitical importance of this region through the prism of Heartland and Grand Chessboard theory. Standing at crossroad of highly diversify market of Europe and Asia, major powers of world are looking huge opportunity in this region as an alternative of gulf, because of instability associated with it. Therefore this article explore the possibilities of energy relation of mainly China, Europe, United States, Iran and India in this region and the manner in which exploitation and management of energy resources is taking place keeping in focus national interest of each state. This paper also examine the pipeline politics of the region, as the countries possessing oil are land locked.
As the largest economy, Asia will assume the role of global leadership. And to act as the leader ... more As the largest economy, Asia will assume the role of global leadership. And to act as the leader of the 21st century, it will be essential for Asia to work for regional cooperation and integration. Infrastructure acts as a base of demand and supply chain. The development of interregional infrastructure would reduce the imbalance in Asian economies since the development of infrastructure is directly proportional to economic growth which is also directly proportional to the development of region hereby enhancing regional integration. The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) , first defined in 2013 by the President of China, as the largest initiative towards the regional connectivity and international cooperation in recent times. According to the Chinese perspective, this initiative offers economic, cultural, political, and strategic potential to the countries besides the belt and road routes, and Central Asia is a significant territory along the One Belt route. Receiving global attention, BRI is a reinvention of the ancient Silk trade route, which may prompt the massive
Vestnik of Saint Petersburg University. International Relations, 2020
International relations theories act as the guiding lantern to provide a simple yet powerful desc... more International relations theories act as the guiding lantern to provide a simple yet powerful description of international phenomena such as war, expansionism, alliances and cooperation. Thus, the primary objective of this article is to analyze international relations theories, their roles and influence on global politics hereby bridging the gap between the abstract world of theory and the real world of policy. The article utilizes the Grand Chess Board and Heartland theories on the regional geopolitical processes in Eurasia. The core argument of the article is that theoretical perception creates regional identities, and states use these emerged identities to influence geopolitical traditions. The Grand Chess Board theory of Brzezinski states that in order to sustain its position as a global hegemon, the US needs to control and manage Eurasia. Moreover, this article analyses American foreign policy in Eurasia under the umbrella of the Grand Chess Board theory. The Chinese strategy towards Eurasia through the prism of Mack-inder's Heartland theory is also explored. By analyzing initiatives such as One Belt One Road (OBOR), the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and the energy push in Central Asia, this article can serve as an examination into the Chinese taking up the mantle of the heartland to emerge as the land power of the 21 st century.
In the present time of globalization due to ever increasing demand for energy and its limited sup... more In the present time of globalization due to ever increasing demand for energy and its limited supply every nation is trying its best to ensure its energy security. The objective of this paper is to analyze geopolitical processes going in Central Asian region due to discovery of vast oil and natural gas reserves after breakup from Soviet Union and evaluate the geopolitical importance of this region through the prism of Heartland and Grand Chessboard theory. Standing at crossroad of highly diversify market of Europe and Asia, major powers of world are looking huge opportunity in this region as an alternative of gulf, because of instability associated with it. Therefore this article explore the possibilities of energy relation of mainly China, Europe, United States, Iran and India in this region and the manner in which exploitation and management of energy resources is taking place keeping in focus national interest of each state. This paper also examine the pipeline politics of the region, as the countries possessing oil are land locked.
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