"The Great Silk Road", Center of Expert Analysis

"The Great Silk Road" Center of Expert Analysis (GSR) is an independent center of expertise. The Centre of Expert Analysis provides in-depth analysis of the forces shaping the policies of the Republic of Azerbaijan, the Republic of China, the People's Republic of China, Georgia, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Republic of Uzbekistan, Turkey, the Russian Federation, the European Union, the United Kingdom and the United States on the East-West and North-South trade corridors, as well as political and economic recommendations that authoritatively inform and significantly shape the debate in these countries.

The purpose of the GSR is to provide a platform for expert cooperation to increase awareness, understanding, and knowledge of the countries along the Renewed Silk Road and its global implications, and to promote collaboration for the sustainable development of all countries along the Renewed Silk Road and the coherent development of the East-West and North-South Corridor countries in a global context. GSR topics include financial and political climate change and its implications, resources, logistics, energy corridors and economic cooperation, policy-making, and legislation in the countries.

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The development of renewable energy sources outside the European Union The Potential of the Caucasus and Central Asia

A critical analysis of the potential for Arab investments in the Middle Corridor, with specific reference to the Gulf Cooperation Council

Resht-Astara Railway: A Strategic Link for the North-South and Central Corridors

Türkiye, China and the European Union: the struggle for logistics markets, Greek shipowners and the game-changing middle corridor

China supports Turkey and Azerbaijan's membership in BRICS - global dimension of the Belt and Road Initiative

Middle Corridor and Gas Hub in Turkey

The construction of the Resht-Astara railway is a necessity for both the North-South and Middle corridors, as it would facilitate the transportation of goods and people between Azerbaijan and Iran

One Central Asia Passport: Key to Optimising Logistics and Deepening Regional Cooperation

A new era in Sino-Turkish relations: Economic Cooperation through the Middle Corridor

UK-Turkish relations in the context of Brexit: Prospects for Cooperation through the Middle Corridor

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Format of the Future: The South Caucasus and Potential Institutionalization of Dialogue with China

China-CELAC Forum Strengthens Ties Between China and Latin America

Middle Corridor for Vietnam: why Baku is emerging as a crucial hub

Tariff timeout - why does the US need a truce with China if it does not want peace?

China is building bridges where the US is building walls: a clash of strategies

Masoud Pezeshkian's visit to Baku — A course toward rapprochement in a changing regional landscape

China-Azerbaijan: New Era of Strategic Partnership

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New Silk Road - Chinese-Azerbaijani vision

Global South - Formation of a New Communication and Media Architecture of the World

Visa-Free Regime, Tourism and Economic Cooperation Between Azerbaijan and China

Green energy and rare earth elements - the strategic axis of Baku–Beijing–Central Asia

The Chinese analogue of the Monroe Doctrine and the Middle Corridor can be viewed as a key tool for its implementation

New Reality of Georgia-European Union Relations — A Neighboring State's Perspective

Trump's decision could reshape the global economy: Prolonged trade war looms

One Belt, One Route through the South Caucasus

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