THE GEOPOLITICS OF ENERGY IN THE CASPIAN SEA REGION: The Challenges Faced by Azerbaijan; Copyright Page; Dedication; Table of Contents; List of Charts; Abbreviations; Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgements; Abstract; Introduction; I. Defining Geopolitics, the Caspian Sea Regionand Energy Security; II. Global Energy Trends; III. Oil and Natural Gas Production in Azerbaijan; IV. Azerbaijan's Energy Policy; V. The Geopolitics of Energy; Conclusions; Bibliography; Annexes; Map 1. The Caspian Sea; Map 2. Division of the Caspian Sea into the National Sectors; Map 3. BTC Oil Pipeline
Map 4. Main Oil Transportation Routes in the CaspianMap 5. BTE Natural Gas Pipeline; Map 6. Main Natural Gas Transportation Routes in the Caspian; Map 8. White Stream; Map 9. Shanghai Cooperation Organization; Table 1. World Liquid Consumption by Region/Country, 2005 -- 2030; Table 2. World Total Liquid Fuels Production by Region/Country, 2005 -- 2030; Table 3. World Natural Gas Consumption by Region/Country, 2005 -- 2030; Table 4. World Natural Gas Production by Region/Country, 2005 -- 2030; Table 5. GDP and Share of Oil and Gas in GDP, 2003 -- 2007; Index
Summary
This study describes the geopolitical importance of Azerbaijan's natural resources. The argument presented includes both empirical data as well as expert opinions from diplomats
