Kazakhstan

Turkish Energy Minister Hilmi Guler (L) and U.S. Energy Secretary Spencer Abraham (R) in 2004
Turkish Energy Minister Hilmi Guler (L) and U.S. Energy Secretary Spencer Abraham (R) in 2004
Turkey: Eyeing Central Asian Energy Ties
September 3, 2008 2239 GMT
Turkey is looking to wield its influence in Central Asia to protect its economic interests from a resurgent Russia. (With Stratfor map) [more]
Situation Reports
Kazakhstan: Russia's Attack On Georgia Justified - Nazarbayev
August 28, 2008 1820 GMT
Kazakhstan: Undecided On Recognizing Georgian Regions
August 28, 2008 1449 GMT
Russia: Seeking Support On Georgia
August 27, 2008 1409 GMT
Kazakhstan: Might Stop Sending Oil Through BTC Pipeline
August 21, 2008 1505 GMT
Kazakhstan: Deadline Extended For Kashagan Deal
August 20, 2008 1457 GMT
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Russian soldiers on Aug. 22 near Igoeti, on the road from Tbilisi to Gori, Georgia
Intelligence Guidance: Week of Aug. 24, 2008
August 22, 2008 2031 GMT
The following are internal Stratfor documents produced to provide high-level guidance to our analysts. These documents are not forecasts, but rather a series of guidelines for understanding and evaluating events, as well as suggestions on areas for focus. [more]
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Kazakhstan: A Different Take on Commodities Concerns
August 22, 2008 1240 GMT
As commodities prices rally generally, there are indications that Kazakhstan is reassessing its need for pipeline independence from Russia. Marla Dial takes a look at the near- and long-term implications. [more]
A Kazakh oil worker lays a section of an oil pipeline
Kazakhstan: An Energy Shift
August 21, 2008 2152 GMT
Kazakhstan appears to have given up on shipping its energy westward and is looking to Russia -- and China -- for energy transport options. (With Stratfor map) [more]
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Global Market Brief: BP Takes a Hit in the Georgia Conflict
August 14, 2008 1828 GMT
The future of international energy supermajor BP's assets in the Caspian region is in question after the conflict between Russia and Georgia. (With Stratfor map) [more]
A Turkish worker points to a map of the BTC pipeline
Turkey: An Oil Pipeline Fire and the Russian Alternative
August 7, 2008 2125 GMT
A fire on the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan oil pipeline has wound up benefiting Russia, the nation the pipeline was meant to avoid. (With Stratfor map) [more]
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