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DOI: <\/strong>10.46340\/eppd.2025.12.3.1<\/a><\/p>\n

Gulgun Mubariz Guliyeva<\/strong>
\nBaku State University, Azerbaijan<\/em><\/p>\n

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How to cite: <\/em><\/strong>Guliyeva, G. M. (2025). Geostrategic Analysis of the Zangezur Corridor’s Potential Commercial and Logistic Impacts on the Region. Evropsk\u00fd politick\u00fd a pr\u00e1vn\u00ed diskurz, 12, 3,<\/em> 5-15. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.46340\/eppd.2025.12.3.1<\/a><\/p>\n

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Abstract<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Zangezur Corridor stands out as a strategic initiative aimed at strengthening regional connectivity across the South Caucasus by linking Central Asia to Europe via Azerbaijan and T\u00fcrkiye. It is expected to reduce transport time and costs significantly, providing new momentum to trade, logistics, and infrastructure development, especially for landlocked Azerbaijan. This research employs a qualitative methodology based on content analysis of government strategies, statistical reports (ARDSK 2025), academic publications, and international expert opinions. The study focuses on assessing the corridor\u2019s impact on Azerbaijan\u2019s foreign trade, transit capacity, and its broader geopolitical significance in Eurasian logistics.<\/p>\n

The findings suggest that the corridor presents multiple advantages: it creates a shorter and more efficient transport route compared to the BTK railway, facilitates direct Azerbaijan\u2013Nakhchivan\u2013T\u00fcrkiye connectivity, and strengthens Azerbaijan\u2019s role as a critical transit country in the Middle Corridor. The study also highlights the projected increase in freight and passenger movement and the potential establishment of logistics hubs in Fuzuli, Z\u0259ngilan, and Culfa. Despite the corridor\u2019s transformative potential, significant challenges remain, including political resistance from Armenia, unresolved border disputes, a lack of a qualified labour force, and infrastructure financing gaps. However, if fully realized, the corridor may reduce dependence on Iran, provide strategic advantages to Azerbaijan and T\u00fcrkiye, and contribute to regional peace and economic interdependence. It is also positioned as an alternative to routes such as the Suez Canal, enhancing Europe-Asia transport security. Additionally, the project is expected to attract foreign investment and foster technological exchange through international partnerships in the logistics sector.<\/p>\n

Keywords:<\/strong><\/em> Zangezur Corridor, Azerbaijan’s foreign trade, Regional logistics, Middle Corridor, Transport infrastructure, Geopolitical risks.<\/p>\n

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DOI: 10.46340\/eppd.2025.12.3.1 Gulgun Mubariz Guliyeva Baku State University, Azerbaijan How to cite: Guliyeva, G. M. (2025). Geostrategic Analysis of the Zangezur Corridor’s Potential Commercial and Logistic Impacts on the Region. Evropsk\u00fd politick\u00fd a pr\u00e1vn\u00ed diskurz, 12, 3, 5-15. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.46340\/eppd.2025.12.3.1   Abstract The Zangezur Corridor stands out as a strategic initiative… Continue reading → <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":2664,"menu_order":1,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2666","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/eppd13.cz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2666","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/eppd13.cz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/eppd13.cz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eppd13.cz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eppd13.cz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=2666"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/eppd13.cz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2666\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2716,"href":"https:\/\/eppd13.cz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2666\/revisions\/2716"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eppd13.cz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2664"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/eppd13.cz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2666"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}