Adult Sci Fi novel 2000 - 2010: Plot is set in central Asia, revolves around large nation politics and dividing natural resources. Main character travels to another planet, but is denied return to Earth.

[Chad]

Published between 2000 - 2010.

[Kris]

Chad, is this book for adults? What is the main character's job and reason for traveling to another planet?

[Chad]

Adult Sci fi novel. I have no further details, sorry.

[Ky]

It's a long shot but for some reason, I'm thinking of China Mountain Zhang.