Transport Corridors as a Geopolitical Instrument

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Authors: Marina Beloglázova
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Abstract

Although some see transport corridors as exploitable for geopolitical purposes, this results largely from a misconception of them-solely as collections of logistics infrastructure along the axes of socio-economic units. In fact, transport corridors consist of infrastructure (which is indeed fundamental) but also of services and demand.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Belt and Road Initiative transportation and logistics systems Global Political and Economic Relations

Publication details

Journal / source
Russia in Global Affairs
Volume
24
Issue
1
Pages
149–152
Publication date
1 January 2026