KAZAKHSTAN: THE CURRENT SITUATION IN THE FIELD OF ENERGY SECURITY

The dynamics and challenges of the XXI century are fast and unpredictable. The first decade of the XXI century sets new spatial-temporal parameters defining the nature of the essence of international relations. Central Asia lies at the nexus of three great cultural regions: Asia, the Middle East and Europe. Energy security is on the agenda once again. Once again, the impact of energy on foreign policy and the global economy is clear. The problem is not one of those running out. Though some worry about possible close peak of the world oil production, the real risk to supplies over the next decade or two is not geology, but geopolitics.