This article examines the theoretical and conceptual foundations of the geostrategic interconnectedness between Central Asia and the South Caucasus amid ongoing global geopolitical transformations. The transition from a unipolar to a multipolar international system, increasing geo-economic competition, the restructuring of transport corridors, and growing concerns over energy security have significantly strengthened functional interdependence between these two regions.
Theoretical and Conceptual Basis of The Geostrategic Relationship Between Central Asia And the South Caucasus In the Context of Global Geopolitical Transformations
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Central Asia
South Caucasus
geopolitics
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