The New Continentalism: Energy and Twenty-First-Century Eurasian Geopolitics

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In this groundbreaking book Kent E. Calder argues that a new transnational configuration is emerging in Asia, driven by economic growth, rising energy demand, and the erosion of longstanding geopolitical divisions. What Calder calls the New Silk Road—with a strengthening multi-faceted relationship between East Asia and the Middle East at its core—could eventually emerge as one of the world’s most important multilateral configurations. Straddling the border between comparative politics and international relations theory, this important book will stimulate debate and discussion in both fields. Contents Tables Figures Abbreviations A Note on Conventions Preface Introduction Chapter 1. The Challenge of a New World Emerging Chapter 2. Where Geography Still Matters Chapter 3. Six Critical Junctures and Eurasia’s Transformation Chapter 4. Comparative Energy Producer Profiles Chapter 5. The Comparative Political Economy of Eurasian Petrostates Chapter 6. Energy- Insecure Asian Capitalist Consumers Chapter 7. Emerging Ententes Amid Complex Continentalism Chapter 8. Strategic Implications Appendix A. Profiles of Eurasian Growth Appendix B. Eurasian Continentalist Organizations Notes Bibliography Index