Rethinking the Middle Corridor as a Strategic Instrument for EU Economic Security
This analysis from the German Marshall Fund argues that the Middle Corridor, linking Central Asia, the South Caucasus, Türkiye, and Europe, should be viewed by the EU not merely as a transport route but as a strategic instrument to advance multiple policy objectives. Driven by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Red Sea disruptions, and supply-chain resilience concerns, the corridor supports EU economic security, diversification of supply chains, and access to critical raw materials from Central Asia and the South Caucasus. The article emphasizes that the corridor's value lies in creating strategic options rather than competing with maritime routes. It also discusses Türkiye's ambition to become a regional connectivity hub and the importance for Central Asian states to diversify partnerships. The EU is urged to engage actively through investment and governance to counterbalance other actors' influence.
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