Geo-Strategic Analysis of Central Asia and Interests of Pakistan
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Keywords

Geo-strategic Location, Reserves, Energy Resources, Central Asia, Caspian, Advantage Proxy, Tulip Revolution

Abstract

The main purpose of this study is to demarcate the boundaries of the geopolitical systems, within which the action or the actions of the geopolitical factor stated in the Central Asia and related matters are to be examined. Energy is emblematizing the geopolitics of the 21st century. It has helped to reduce dependence on the other hegemonic tackles of military and politics. In present times, energy has converted a goal of geopolitical struggle into a nuclear arms race as compared to cold war times in which armed forces were maintained. Central Asian States have excessive energy reserves and these states are also strategically important in world politics. Pakistan is facing energy crises. CASA 1000 and TAPI (Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India) projects are very important for the development of Pakistan. Kazakhstan has the biggest energy reserves in the world. Uzbekistan is the leading producer of gold and cotton and Turkmenistan has the largest reserves of natural gas in the world. Central Asia’s enormous energy reserves and its geostrategic location have attracted great powers to attain control of the Central Asia in order to achieve their interests.

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