Director of the CASPIA Research Center, Orkhan Yolchuyev, participated in an international academic conference held in Tbilisi, Georgia. The conference, organized by Caucasus University, was dedicated to the theme “Modern Challenges of International Relations, International Law and Media.” The event brought together scholars, researchers, and policy experts from different countries to discuss contemporary geopolitical dynamics, legal developments, and the role of media in shaping global discourse.

During the conference, Orkhan Yolchuyev delivered a presentation focusing on the growing role of transport logistics and international corridors in the evolving geopolitical landscape. In his remarks, he emphasized that modern geopolitics is increasingly influenced not only by political and military factors but also by infrastructure connectivity and global trade routes.

Yolchuyev noted that the resolution of the Karabakh conflict marked the beginning of a transformative phase for the South Caucasus. According to him, the region is now gradually emerging as a critical hub for international transport and trade corridors, positioning Azerbaijan and Georgia as central nodes within broader Eurasian logistics networks.

He highlighted several major infrastructure projects that have significantly contributed to this transformation, including the Baku–Tbilisi–Ceyhan pipeline, the Baku–Tbilisi–Kars railway, and the Middle Corridor initiative. These projects, he noted, function not only as transport arteries but also as strategic instruments shaping both regional and global geopolitics.

According to Yolchuyev, such corridors play a crucial role in redefining economic flows across Eurasia by strengthening connectivity between Europe and Asia. As a result, they significantly enhance the geostrategic importance of both Azerbaijan and Georgia within emerging global trade networks.

The director of the CASPIA Research Center also drew attention to the importance of maritime infrastructure in the region. He emphasized that the ports of Baku on the Caspian Sea, along with the Georgian ports of Poti and Batumi on the Black Sea, play a vital role in facilitating efficient transshipment between Central Asia, the Caspian region, and European markets.

Among the existing transport routes, Yolchuyev highlighted the Middle Corridor as one of the most reliable and secure pathways connecting China with European markets. He noted that in recent years the corridor has attracted increasing attention and investment from international stakeholders, including those who previously approached the project with skepticism.

According to the speaker, the growing importance of the Middle Corridor clearly demonstrates how transport infrastructure and logistics networks directly influence global trade patterns and geopolitical calculations.

In his remarks, Yolchuyev also stressed the strategic significance of the partnership between Azerbaijan and Georgia. He described Georgia not merely as a neighboring country but as a key strategic partner whose stability, connectivity, and port infrastructure are essential for the resilience and long-term development of regional transport networks.