The Zangezur corridor as part of the global transport route (against the backdrop of power games in the South Caucasus region)

• Autorzy: Gawliczek Piotr , Iskandarov Khayal

Identyfikatory

DOI

10.35467/sdq/161993

• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

The restoration of historical transport routes and the creation of new ones is a strategic objective of most states in modern times. Located at the intersection of the North–South and East–West transport routes, Azerbaijan is currently recognised as an important transport and logistics hub. Successful cooperation with European Union countries in this field is taking place. The East–West and North–South international transport routes passing through the territory of Azerbaijan are very convenient for cargo transportation in terms of distance and duration. This paper discusses the plausibility of the Zangezur corridor being used (which is mentioned in the tripartite agreement that dates back to 10 November 2020) and highlights its importance as an integral element of the global transit route. A comparative analysis of different transit routes was carried out, and the advantages of opening this corridor for all stakeholders was justified.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

Zangezur corridor; TRACECA; One Belt One Road; middle corridor; silk road; north south transport

• Wydawca: Akademia Sztuki Wojennej
• Czasopismo: Security and Defence Quarterly
• Rocznik: 2023
• Tom: Vol. 41, No. 1
• Strony: 36--53
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 34 poz., rys., tab.

Twórcy

autor

Gawliczek Piotr

• University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Elk Campus Branch, Tadeusz Kosciuszko Street 23, 19-300 Elk, Poland

• https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0462-1168

autor

Iskandarov Khayal

• Military Scientific Research Institute, National Defence University, Yasamal District, Str. Academician Shafaet Mehdiev 136, AZ1065, Baku, Republic of Azerbaijan

• https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8975-6530

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Uwagi

Opracowanie rekordu ze środków MEiN, umowa nr SONP/SP/546092/2022 w ramach programu "Społeczna odpowiedzialność nauki" - moduł: Popularyzacja nauki i promocja sportu (2022-2023).