... Indeed, the South Caucasus is viewed as a central geography for the implementation of the Belt and Road Initiative, serving as a major corridor connecting China with European markets, while also offering substantial market potential.
Ivan Timofeev:
Eurasian Security Architecture: Origins, Core Principles, and Prospects for Evolution
Following the resolution of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, a new geopolitical configuration has emerged in the South Caucasus. These updated geopolitical realities and the evolving security environment have significantly influenced the geostrategic calculations of states with interests in the region. In particular, the attractiveness of the South Caucasus as a ...
... a central role in Iran–Soviet trade, especially in energy, machinery, metals, grain, and industrial goods.
Ivan Timofeev:
Eurasian Security Architecture: Origins, Core Principles, and Prospects for Evolution
The railway connected Iran to Nakhichevan,... ... forces during the First Nagorno-Karabakh War, approximately 240 kilometers of the former Soviet-era railway infrastructure in the South Caucasus came under Armenian control. Under these circumstances, Armenia completely dismantled its southern railway line,...
... Foreign Regional Studies, Moscow State Linguistic University
Andrey Areshev, Political Analyst, Expert at the Foundation for Strategic Culture
Discussion Highlights
Tigran Meloyan
Russia continues to view Armenia as a strategic partner and ally in the South Caucasus and remains committed to maintaining a constructive dialogue with Yerevan.
The current period of geopolitical turbulence has exposed shortcomings in Russia’s and Armenia’s ability to meet each other’s expectations. As a result, bilateral ...
