The TRIPP Corridor and the New Eurasian Connectivity Architecture: Strategic Implications for the West, the South Caucasus, Turkey, Iran, Russia and Central Asia

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Riad Mammadov
(Founder of the Eastern Digital Corridor)

Copyright: @ 2026 Research Institute for European and American Studies (www.rieas.gr) Publication date: 27 September 2026

Note: The article reflects the opinion of the author and not necessarily the views of the Research Institute for European and American Studies

Introduction

The Eurasian connectivity landscape is undergoing a fundamental transformation. Following the escalation of the war in Ukraine in 2022, the European Union and China accelerated investments in alternative trade and transit corridors outside of Russian territory. While Beijing continues to leverage its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) to diversify land-based trade routes, Brussels has sought to establish a stronger presence in Eurasia with the Global Gateway..... Read more