ECON 1024
Econ Dominance of Central Asia
Economic Dominance of Central Asia
The phrase The Great Game originated from Rudyard Kipling’s novel Kim and described the 19th Century geopolitical and economic struggle between Russia and Great Britain. Now, a “New” Great Game is brewing in the region. Although it has different players, the "game" may be the same; economic dominance of Central Asia. This highly interactive course will examine the players, the economic factors, the economic and geopolitical strategies of the game, and the future of the “New” Great Game.
The phrase The Great Game originated from Rudyard Kipling’s novel Kim and described the 19th Century geopolitical and economic struggle between Russia and Great Britain. Now, a “New” Great Game is brewing in the region. Although it has different players, the "game" may be the same; economic dominance of Central Asia. This highly interactive course will examine the players, the economic factors, the economic and geopolitical strategies of the game, and the future of the “New” Great Game.