The Position of Iran in Energy Market of Central Asia

Abstract

This Article covers the role of Iran in energy market of Central Asia. The writers consider Islamic Republic of Iran in the gas and petrol area, and try to recognize the obstacles and threats for Iran in energy market of Central Asia, such as presence of U.S as an international player and Russia as an important regional player. By focusing on the relations between Central Asia countries in two mentioned levels, this article illustrates to chances and suitable treatments for Iran to perform an active role in the profitable Central Asia market. Each of two mentioned countries tries to control energy in a special framework. U.S. Tries to maximize its own position to control the circle of transitional energy and the price of it. But Russia has a productive outlook in the global market.


Key words:
Iran, Central Asia, Energy Market, United States, Russia.