Is the South Caucasus a center of gravity?

To mark the launch of «The Caucasus Dialogue — 2026" program, we are publishing a new analytical paper from the Gorchakov Fund, «The South Caucasus in the Global Interests of External Actors».

Author — Sergey Zhiltsov, Doctor of Political Science, Head of the Department of Political Science and Political Philosophy at the Diplomatic Academy of MGIMO University.

The expert analyzes how the balance of power in the South Caucasus is changing and what role Russia, the US, the EU, Turkey, and China play in the region today. Political, economic, and transport projects are explored, as well as the transformation of the foreign policy priorities of the countries in the region.

Key questions include:

Why is the South Caucasus currently the focus of attention for major global players?
Who really benefits from new transport corridors and logistics projects?
What could the new balance of power look like in the coming years?

Find answers to these and other questions in the paper — and share it with others!

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