The Middle Corridor: Navigating Current Realities and Embracing Future Prospects

The book “The Middle Corridor: Navigating Current Realities and Embracing Future Prospects” was jointly developed by the Center for Analysis of Economic Reforms and Communication (CAERC), the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), and the CAREC Institute (Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation). Edited by Professor Vusal Gasimli, Doctor of Economic Sciences and Executive Director of CAERC, and authored by 22 scholars from 10 countries (Azerbaijan, Türkiye, Kazakhstan, China, the United Kingdom, Serbia, Pakistan, Austria, Spain, and Mexico), the publication offers in-depth analyses of the Middle Corridor’s strategic significance, development dynamics, and future prospects. The authors examine the economic impact of the corridor on the countries along its route, propose more agile and efficient transport management strategies, explore the application of digital technologies and innovative approaches in logistics, and offer relevant scientific-conceptual recommendations for enhancing the corridor’s potential. The book consists of eight chapters: An Overview of the Middle Corridor: Trade and Transit Infrastructure Energy Geopolitics in the Silk Road Region The Middle Corridor as an Energy Corridor: Prospects and Challenges for the European Union Unlocking the Potential of the Middle Corridor New Payment and Settlement Systems for the Use of National Currencies in Foreign Trade: The Impact and Opportunities of FinTech and DeFi Promoting Equal Access to Trade, Investment, Free Economic Zones, and Local SMEs Along the Middle Corridor Regional Infrastructure and Geopolitical Shifts in Eurasia The Role of the Middle Corridor in Higher Education, Research, and Innovation Projects: Achievements and a Strategic Roadmap for the Future “The Middle Corridor: Navigating Current Realities and Embracing Future Prospects” serves as a valuable resource for professionals working in transport, logistics, and economics, as well as for students, researchers, private sector representatives, investors, and relevant government institutions.