Book Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Maps; Acknowledgements; Abbreviations; Introduction; 1 Chinese strategic interests in Eurasia; 2 Shanghai Cooperation Organization: Security role in Eurasia; 3 Clashes and coexistence between the three major powers in Eurasia; 4 Is a strategic meeting of minds among Washington, Beijing and Moscow for the sake of Eurasia's stability realistic?; 5 The nexus between energy, security and maritime power and SCO's role in China's energy security; Conclusions; Notes; Bibliography; Index
Summary
China?s need for energy has become a driving factor in contemporary world politics and a precondition for sustaining China?s continuing high economic growth. This book argues that a US presence in Central Asia is necessary for securing the energy provision of China from the region
