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Struggle for Influence in the Caspian and Central Asian Regions at the Present Stage: Transport Corridors

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Currently, Central Asia and the Caspian region are experiencing a boom in geopolitical interest from major external players for the second time since gaining independence. In the 90s of the last century, the main area of interest was natural resources, primarily oil and gas, the reserves of which in the region are significant by world standards. The current rapid growth in the activity of major players is concentrated in the transport sector. Difficulties in maritime transportation due to security and environmental issues, and increasing tensions between Russia and the West are pushing for the development of alternative land routes, primarily in Eurasia. This leads to a huge interest in the development of transport corridors through Central Asia and the Caspian Sea, while logistics projects are usually considered by initiators and major players as a tool to strengthen their influence in the region.

Source: Humanities and Social Sciences Bulletin of the Financial University

DOI: 10.26794/2226-7867-2024-14-3-109-117

Authors: S. A. Pritchin, M. M. Sobolev, A. E. Ageev

Institutions: Financial University, Institute of World Economy and International Relations

Language: English

Topic: Central Asia Education and Culture

Subfield: Political Science and International Relations

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4403737784

FWCI: 3.349

Cites: 5

Cited by: 2

Related to: 10