A Name Change for a Pipeline: Symbolism or Substance?
The decision by Russian President Vladimir Putin to rename the planned "Power of Siberia 2" pipeline to the "Power of Baikal" pipeline has sparked little more than a whisper among international observers.
The project's transformation from a stalled gas export endeavor to one with a new moniker and potentially a revised price formula for its exports to China may signal a subtle shift in Russia's energy strategy.