Zangezur Corridor: Geopolitics, Trade, and Survival

This analysis highlights its critical role as a segment of the Middle Corridor (Trans-Caspian International Transport Route), aiming to link mainland Azerbaijan to its Nakhchivan exclave and extend connections to Turkey and Central Asia. The article emphasizes that international investments in this corridor are driven by nations' self-interest to prevent economic collapse, boost trade, and secure supply chains amid global disruptions like the Russia-Ukraine war and Red Sea tensions. It further explores the corridor's economic value, projecting billions in annual trade and significant GDP boosts, alongside its geopolitical leverage as a tool for influence among major global powers. Despite its potential for prosperity, the text notes the corridor faces significant challenges due to sovereignty disputes, regional rivalries, and opposition from countries like Iran and Russia.