Geopolitics of Energy Pipelines: Case Study of TAPI and IP gas Pipelines

  • Adil Rana Rajpoot M.Phil. in International Relations from NDU, Islamabad, Pakistan
  • Sharyl Naeem M.Phil. in Political Science from GCWUS
Keywords: Geo-strategic, TAPI, IP, gas pipelines, energy crisis

Abstract

This research is about the acute energy crisis being faced by Pakistan since decades. Energy crisis has exploited Pakistan economically, socially, domestically and internationally. As, gas is the cheapest source of energy production so IP and TAPI gas pipelines projects are of greatest significance for Pakistan and for South Asian and Central Asian regions, as well. Qualitative research method is used to conduct this research. This study will explain the history and current situation of IP and TAPI gas pipelines projects, along its feasibility aspects. This research will analyze that how IP and TAPI gas pipeline projects is valuable for Pakistan’s economy and to overcome energy crisis within Pakistan and within the region. Moreover, TAPI and IP gas pipeline project will prove to be a game changer as it has vast geo-strategic implication for the Central Asian states. TAPI gas pipeline project will become a source of energy transfer and will able to maintain cordial relations within Pakistan and India. These pipelines will become a major source of regional integration, economic interdependence and mutual cooperation.

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Published
2020-08-08
How to Cite
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Adil Rana Rajpoot and Sharyl Naeem 2020. Geopolitics of Energy Pipelines: Case Study of TAPI and IP gas Pipelines. International Journal on Integrated Education. 3, 8 (Aug. 2020), 15-22. DOI:https://doi.org/10.17605/ijie.v3i8.529.
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