The Middle Corridor and Europe’s Paradox: How Political Pressure Undermines the EU’s Strategic Interests
Europe’s growing reliance on the Middle Corridor exposes a strategic contradiction: while Brussels seeks stronger transport links through Azerbaijan, Georgia and Türkiye, European institutions continue issuing politically charged resolutions against key transit partners, risking trust, investment access and influence over the emerging Eurasian logistics architecture at a decisive geopolitical moment.
Azerbaijan as a “Network State”: The Digital Geopolitics of the New Eurasia
Azerbaijan is steadily expanding its role from a transport and energy hub into a digital network state linking Europe and Asia through data corridors, fiber-optic infrastructure and emerging data centers. The article explores cybersecurity risks, energy advantages and human capital challenges shaping Baku’s place in the new Eurasian digital architecture.
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European Parliamentary Resolutions and the Limits of External Influence on the Post-Conflict Dynamics in the South Caucasus
European parliamentary resolutions targeting Azerbaijan have triggered a strong diplomatic response from Baku, raising concerns over sovereignty, territorial integrity, and external interference in the peace process with Armenia. The timing, coinciding with EU negotiations, suggests potential political pressure, while highlighting broader tensions around post-conflict realities and competing narratives in the South Caucasus.
Conflicts Without End and the New Reality of Security
Conflicts are increasingly becoming prolonged and uncertain, reshaping global security and economic dynamics. Modern wars rarely end with clear outcomes, turning into enduring factors of international politics. Against this backdrop, rare cases of rapid resolution highlight the importance of political will, strategic coherence, and effective coordination.
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