Minh. Energy and Geopolitics American power projection toward Kazakhstan
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Amsterdam, June 2010 Since the disintegration of the Soviet Union, the U.S. has proactively projected power outside its own territory. As an energy - import dependent state, the U.S. has diversified its energy supply, not only focusing on the Persian Gulf, but also on Central Eurasia (CEA). Unlike other regional countries, Kazakhstan holds its own strategic traits. Consequently, among the Central Eurasian countries, Kazakhstan emerges as a vital base for American power projection. This thesis aims to examine the geopolitical and geoeconomic reasons why Kazakhstan is of great importance to the U.S., to study how the U.S. has conducted its foreign policies in Kazakhstan, and to investigate competitors, who have unceasingly been penetrating the lucrative energy market of Kazakhstan.
