"The Kars-Akhalkalaki Railroad: A Missing Link Between Europe and Asia
Azerbaijan by Taleh Ziyadov
The Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan (BTC) oil and the Baku-Tbilisi-Erzurum (BTE) natural gas pipelines have transformed the strategic realities in the South Caucasus. As a result, the energy networks of Azerbaijan, Georgia and Turkey have become more integrated, raising the significance of the East-West Transport Corridor even more. Today, these states are ready to take on a new challenge by building the Kars-Akhalkalaki interstate railroad connection that will link the rail networks of Azerbaijan, Georgia and Turkey and lay a foundation for a potential China-Central Asia-South Caucasus-Turkey-European Union transportation corridor. This project will not only boost continental container trade between Asia and Europe via the South Caucasus, but also further integrate the South Caucasus region with Europe. "
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