Transport Geopolitics in The South Caucasus Under the Challenges of Unblocking Communications
https://doi.org/10.48137/26870703_2022_20_4_56
Abstract
The features of the transport and logistics development of the South Caucasus in the context of the formation of international transport corridors (ITC) North-South and East-West are considered. The transit potential of the South Caucasus is identified with the identification of the main political and economic obstacles to its implementation. The main indicators of the transport systems of Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan are shown. In particular, the influence of regional conflicts on the transport development of the region is determined. Scenarios for unblocking transport communications in the region after the war in Artsakh in the fall of 2020 are studied. The risks of forming an extraterritorial corridor through the south of Armenia are analyzed. It is established that the formation of an extraterritorial corridor to establish a land transport link between the western regions of Azerbaijan and the Nakhichevan Autonomous Republic pursues mainly geopolitical rather than economic goals. The risks and threats to the security of Armenia, which may arise as a result of the launch of land communications along the Kars – Igdir – Nakhichevan – Meghri – Horadiz – Baku route, are identified. The most optimal ways of diversifying the Armenian transport system are identified. The reasons for the lack of progress in the issues of unblocking transport links in the South Caucasus are studied.
About the Authors
A. A. Markarov
Armenian branch of the Institute of CIS Countries
Armenia
Armenia
Alexander A. Markarov - D. Sc. (Politics), Professor at YSU, Director of the Armenian branch of the Institute of CIS Countries.
1, Alek Manukyan str., Yerevan, 0025
V. S. Davtyan
Institute for Energy Security
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Vahe S. Davtyan - D. Sc. (Politics), Professor at Russian-Armenian University, President.
123, Hovsep Emin str., Yerevan, 0051
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Markarov A.A., Davtyan V.S. Transport Geopolitics in The South Caucasus Under the Challenges of Unblocking Communications. Geoeconomics of Energetics. 2022;(4):56-73. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.48137/26870703_2022_20_4_56
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