The Geopolitical Significance of the Middle Corridor in Eurasian Politics

Abstract

In the modern world, the Middle Corridor stands out as an important Eurasian transit corridor linking China and Europe via Central Asia, the Caspian Sea, the South Caucasus, and Türkiye. Growing geopolitical tensions, changes in supply chains, and the shift in global trade flows make this route increasingly relevant in comparison to other Northern and Southern corridors. In this regard, the purpose of this paper is to discuss the geopolitical importance of the Middle Corridor in Eurasian politics of today. The analysis of the interest of China, the EU, Türkiye, Azerbaijan, and Central Asian countries in the Middle Corridor would be conducted based on qualitative methods and comparative analysis of transport corridors. The research reveals that the Middle Corridor ensures better connectivity in the region, lowers the risk of dependence on the transit routes used, and builds economic and geopolitical resilience.