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'This book fills a substantial gap in our knowledge on the topic of energy security and reform of energy market structures in Central Asia, which has rarely been examined from the perspective of regionalism, law, political economy and geopolitics as one integrated theme. One of the core strengths of this very comprehensive survey of Central Asian energy is the highly thorough manner with which the author guides the reader through key phases of energy market reform, with special focus on the role of local judiciary systems. It also puts in the spotlight the limits of energy market liberalization as initiated by international donors and examines China's Belt and Road Initiative. Readers will benefit strongly from the author's firsthand knowledge of the subject matter in the Central Asian region and of his understanding of Russian (traditional) and Chinese (new) factors in local decision making processes.' Urban Rusnak, Ambassador and Secretary General of the Energy Charter Secretariat 'The Belt and Road Initiative, often referred to as the New Silk Road, is a project of enormous dimensions and of great importance to the global economy. One core element of the Belt and Road Initiative is energy, in particular energy security. This is why the oil and gas rich Central Asian countries play a pivotal role. In this book Professor Boute draws together and analyzes the economic, geopolitical and legal aspects of the central role of energy security with respect to Central Asia. He does it in a masterful way. This book establishes him as one of the foremost scholars on energy issues relating to the New Silk Road. His book is required reading for anyone wishing to understand the economic, legal and political dimensions of energy security in the context of the Belt and Road Initiative.' Kaj Hober, Uppsala universitet, and Chair, SCC Arbitration Institute 'The geopolitics of the New Silk Road culminate in Central Asia, a region that is key to China's outward resource strategy. Anatole Boute excels in navigating a historically and politically highly complex region. Linking geopolitics back to markets and regulatory governance, the book is also a key reference point for anyone interested in energy politics in Central Asia.' Andreas Goldthau, Royal Holloway, University of London 'This book fills a substantial gap in our knowledge on the topic of energy security and reform of energy market structures in Central Asia, which has rarely been examined from the perspective of regionalism, law, political economy and geopolitics as one integrated theme. One of the core strengths of this very comprehensive survey of Central Asian energy is the highly thorough manner with which the author guides the reader through key phases of energy market reform, with special focus on the role of local judiciary systems. It also puts in the spotlight the limits of energy market liberalization as initiated by international donors and examines China's Belt and Road Initiative. Readers will benefit strongly from the author's firsthand knowledge of the subject matter in the Central Asian region and of his understanding of Russian (traditional) and Chinese (new) factors in local decision making processes.' Urban Rusnak, Ambassador and Secretary General of the Energy Charter Secretariat 'The Belt and Road Initiative, often referred to as the New Silk Road, is a project of enormous dimensions and of great importance to the global economy. One core element of the Belt and Road Initiative is energy, in particular energy security. This is why the oil and gas rich Central Asian countries play a pivotal role. In this book Professor Boute draws together and analyzes the economic, geopolitical and legal aspects of the central role of energy security with respect to Central Asia. He does it in a masterful way. This book establishes him as one of the foremost scholars on energy issues relating to the New Silk Road. His book is required reading for anyone wishing to understand the economic, legal and political dimensions of energy security in the context of the Belt and Road Initiative.' Kaj Hober, Uppsala universitet, and Chair, SCC Arbitration Institute 'The geopolitics of the New Silk Road culminate in Central Asia, a region that is key to China's outward resource strategy. Anatole Boute excels in navigating a historically and politically highly complex region. Linking geopolitics back to markets and regulatory governance, the book is also a key reference point for anyone interested in energy politics in Central Asia.' Andreas Goldthau, Royal Holloway, University of London

'This book fills a substantial gap in our knowledge on the topic of energy security and reform of energy market structures in Central Asia, which has rarely been examined from the perspective of regionalism, law, political economy and geopolitics as one integrated theme. One of the core strengths of this very comprehensive survey of Central Asian energy is the highly thorough manner with which the author guides the reader through key phases of energy market reform, with special focus on the role of local judiciary system ... An excellent analysis of the key underlying trends in Central Asian energy security and a must-read for all stakeholders seeking an illuminated understanding of the region's energy and legal environment.' Ambassador Urban Rusnak, Secretary General, Energy Charter Secretariat 'The Belt and Road Initiative, often referred to as the New Silk Road, is a project of enormous dimensions and of great importance to the global economy. It has generated a substantial body of work by journalists, policy makers and scholars. Much of this work has focused on various separate aspects of the Initiative, primarily on the economic and political aspects ... In this book Professor Boute draws together and analyzes the economic, geopolitical and legal aspects of the central role of energy security with respect to Cental Asia. He does it in a masterful way. This book establishes him as one of the foremost scholars on energy issues relating to the New Silk Road. His book is required reading for anyone wishing to understand the economic, legal and political dimensions of energy security in the context of the Belt and Road Initiative.' Kaj Hober, Uppsala University, and Chair, SCC Arbitration Institute 'The geopolitics of the New Silk Road culminate in Central Asia, a region that is key to China's outward resource strategy. Anatole Boute excels in navigating a historically and politically highly complex region. Linking geopolitics back to markets and regulatory governance, the book is also a key reference point for anyone interested in energy politics in Central Asia.' Andreas Goldthau, Royal Holloway, University of London 'This book fills a substantial gap in our knowledge on the topic of energy security and reform of energy market structures in Central Asia, which has rarely been examined from the perspective of regionalism, law, political economy and geopolitics as one integrated theme. One of the core strengths of this very comprehensive survey of Central Asian energy is the highly thorough manner with which the author guides the reader through key phases of energy market reform, with special focus on the role of local judiciary system ... An excellent analysis of the key underlying trends in Central Asian energy security and a must-read for all stakeholders seeking an illuminated understanding of the region's energy and legal environment.' Ambassador Urban Rusnak, Secretary General, Energy Charter Secretariat 'The Belt and Road Initiative, often referred to as the New Silk Road, is a project of enormous dimensions and of great importance to the global economy. It has generated a substantial body of work by journalists, policy makers and scholars. Much of this work has focused on various separate aspects of the Initiative, primarily on the economic and political aspects ... In this book Professor Boute draws together and analyzes the economic, geopolitical and legal aspects of the central role of energy security with respect to Cental Asia. He does it in a masterful way. This book establishes him as one of the foremost scholars on energy issues relating to the New Silk Road. His book is required reading for anyone wishing to understand the economic, legal and political dimensions of energy security in the context of the Belt and Road Initiative.' Kaj Hober, Uppsala University, and Chair, SCC Arbitration Institute 'The geopolitics of the New Silk Road culminate in Central Asia, a region that is key to China's outward resource strategy. Anatole Boute excels in navigating a historically and politically highly complex region. Linking geopolitics back to markets and regulatory governance, the book is also a key reference point for anyone interested in energy politics in Central Asia.' Andreas Goldthau, Royal Holloway, University of London

'This book fills a substantial gap in our knowledge on the topic of energy security and reform of energy market structures in Central Asia, which has rarely been examined from the perspective of regionalism, law, political economy and geopolitics as one integrated theme. One of the core strengths of this very comprehensive survey of Central Asian energy is the highly thorough manner with which the author guides the reader through key phases of energy market reform, with special focus on the role of local judiciary systems. It also puts in the spotlight the limits of energy market liberalization as initiated by international donors and examines China's Belt and Road Initiative. Readers will benefit strongly from the author's firsthand knowledge of the subject matter in the Central Asian region and of his understanding of Russian (traditional) and Chinese (new) factors in local decision making processes.' Urban Rusnak, Ambassador and Secretary General of the Energy Charter Secretariat 'The Belt and Road Initiative, often referred to as the New Silk Road, is a project of enormous dimensions and of great importance to the global economy. One core element of the Belt and Road Initiative is energy, in particular energy security. This is why the oil and gas rich Central Asian countries play a pivotal role. In this book Professor Boute draws together and analyzes the economic, geopolitical and legal aspects of the central role of energy security with respect to Central Asia. He does it in a masterful way. This book establishes him as one of the foremost scholars on energy issues relating to the New Silk Road. His book is required reading for anyone wishing to understand the economic, legal and political dimensions of energy security in the context of the Belt and Road Initiative.' Kaj Hober, Uppsala universitet, and Chair, SCC Arbitration Institute 'The geopolitics of the New Silk Road culminate in Central Asia, a region that is key to China's outward resource strategy. Anatole Boute excels in navigating a historically and politically highly complex region. Linking geopolitics back to markets and regulatory governance, the book is also a key reference point for anyone interested in energy politics in Central Asia.' Andreas Goldthau, Royal Holloway, University of London '... [a] carefully researched book ... Boute has provided an innovative and useful multidisciplinary analysis of energy sector reform in Central Asia, drawing on law, institutions and geopolitics. This book should be read by academics, policy analysts and energy industry strategists; not just those working on central Asia but also in other parts of the world where institutions have a strong tendency to undermine the best laid plans.' Philip Andrews-Speed, Oil, Gas & Energy Law Intelligence 'This book fills a substantial gap in our knowledge on the topic of energy security and reform of energy market structures in Central Asia, which has rarely been examined from the perspective of regionalism, law, political economy and geopolitics as one integrated theme. One of the core strengths of this very comprehensive survey of Central Asian energy is the highly thorough manner with which the author guides the reader through key phases of energy market reform, with special focus on the role of local judiciary systems. It also puts in the spotlight the limits of energy market liberalization as initiated by international donors and examines China's Belt and Road Initiative. Readers will benefit strongly from the author's firsthand knowledge of the subject matter in the Central Asian region and of his understanding of Russian (traditional) and Chinese (new) factors in local decision making processes.' Urban Rusnak, Ambassador and Secretary General of the Energy Charter Secretariat 'The Belt and Road Initiative, often referred to as the New Silk Road, is a project of enormous dimensions and of great importance to the global economy. One core element of the Belt and Road Initiative is energy, in particular energy security. This is why the oil and gas rich Central Asian countries play a pivotal role. In this book Professor Boute draws together and analyzes the economic, geopolitical and legal aspects of the central role of energy security with respect to Central Asia. He does it in a masterful way. This book establishes him as one of the foremost scholars on energy issues relating to the New Silk Road. His book is required reading for anyone wishing to understand the economic, legal and political dimensions of energy security in the context of the Belt and Road Initiative.' Kaj Hober, Uppsala universitet, and Chair, SCC Arbitration Institute 'The geopolitics of the New Silk Road culminate in Central Asia, a region that is key to China's outward resource strategy. Anatole Boute excels in navigating a historically and politically highly complex region. Linking geopolitics back to markets and regulatory governance, the book is also a key reference point for anyone interested in energy politics in Central Asia.' Andreas Goldthau, Royal Holloway, University of London '... [a] carefully researched book ... Boute has provided an innovative and useful multidisciplinary analysis of energy sector reform in Central Asia, drawing on law, institutions and geopolitics. This book should be read by academics, policy analysts and energy industry strategists; not just those working on central Asia but also in other parts of the world where institutions have a strong tendency to undermine the best laid plans.' Philip Andrews-Speed, Oil, Gas & Energy Law Intelligence

'This book fills a substantial gap in our knowledge on the topic of energy security and reform of energy market structures in Central Asia, which has rarely been examined from the perspective of regionalism, law, political economy and geopolitics as one integrated theme. One of the core strengths of this very comprehensive survey of Central Asian energy is the highly thorough manner with which the author guides the reader through key phases of energy market reform, with special focus on the role of local judiciary systems. It also puts in the spotlight the limits of energy market liberalization as initiated by international donors and examines China's Belt and Road Initiative. Readers will benefit strongly from the author's firsthand knowledge of the subject matter in the Central Asian region and of his understanding of Russian (traditional) and Chinese (new) factors in local decision making processes.' Urban Rusnak, Ambassador and Secretary General of the Energy Charter Secretariat 'The Belt and Road Initiative, often referred to as the New Silk Road, is a project of enormous dimensions and of great importance to the global economy. One core element of the Belt and Road Initiative is energy, in particular energy security. This is why the oil and gas rich Central Asian countries play a pivotal role. In this book Professor Boute draws together and analyzes the economic, geopolitical and legal aspects of the central role of energy security with respect to Central Asia. He does it in a masterful way. This book establishes him as one of the foremost scholars on energy issues relating to the New Silk Road. His book is required reading for anyone wishing to understand the economic, legal and political dimensions of energy security in the context of the Belt and Road Initiative.' Kaj Hober, Uppsala universitet, and Chair, SCC Arbitration Institute 'The geopolitics of the New Silk Road culminate in Central Asia, a region that is key to China's outward resource strategy. Anatole Boute excels in navigating a historically and politically highly complex region. Linking geopolitics back to markets and regulatory governance, the book is also a key reference point for anyone interested in energy politics in Central Asia.' Andreas Goldthau, Royal Holloway, University of London '... [a] carefully researched book ... Boute has provided an innovative and useful multidisciplinary analysis of energy sector reform in Central Asia, drawing on law, institutions and geopolitics. This book should be read by academics, policy analysts and energy industry strategists; not just those working on central Asia but also in other parts of the world where institutions have a strong tendency to undermine the best laid plans.' Philip Andrews-Speed, Oil, Gas & Energy Law Intelligence

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Anatole Boute is an Associate Professor at The Chinese University of Hong Kong specializing in energy law. He has extensive working and academic experience in the Eurasian energy markets (Russia, Central Asia, EU and China), including advisory work for the major development banks. He is the author of Russian Electricity and Energy Investment Law (2015).

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