AnalysisSecurity
No Bloc, No Secretariat: A New C6 Model of Regional Cooperation Across the Caspian
Once upon a time, the countries of Central Asia only wanted bilateral attention, disdaining regional
Dr. Eric Rudenshiold·
Middle Corridor
Stay updated on trade and transit developments along the Caspian Region’s Middle Corridor. Our experts provide in-depth research and analysis to navigate the region’s evolving geopolitical and economic landscape.
AnalysisMiddle Corridor
Power of Normalization: Armenia’s Goals to Enhance its Energy Security Can Strengthen Cooperation with Azerbaijan
Kurtis Yan·
AnalysisStrategic Minerals
From Chevron to AI: The Surprising History of U.S. Economic Engagement with Central Asia
As a U.S. business delegation of more than 100 companies prepares to travel to Uzbekistan ...
Dr. Eric Rudenshiold·
AnalysisMiddle Corridor
Shipbuilding on the Caspian Sea
The Caspian Sea has found itself increasingly under pressure. From one side, Ukrainian strikes hammer ...
Liam Gibson·
AnalysisMiddle Corridor
An Enterprising Region: What the Trans-Caspian Enterprise Fund Means for the Middle Corridor
Speaking at a press conference on the one-year anniversary of the Joint Declaration between Armenia
Julia Mohr·
AnalysisMiddle Corridor
Shipbuilding on the Caspian Sea
The Caspian Sea has found itself increasingly under pressure. From one side, Ukrainian strikes hammer Russian
Liam Gibson·
AnalysisMiddle Corridor
Commentary: The Middle Corridor: A Work in Progress
President Xi Jinping first introduced the concept of what now includes the Middle Corridor
Ambassador (Ret.) Richard E. Hoagland·
AnalysisMiddle Corridor
Can the Middle Corridor Outrun Climate Change? The Caspian Sea’s Challenge to Eurasian Connectivity
Discussions of the Middle Corridor often focus on geopolitics, infrastructure investment
Aigerim Orynbassar·
AnalysisAzerbaijan
Baku and Berlin: The Partnership Beyond the Pipeline
Germany and Azerbaijan are building a new relationship that goes beyond critical energy trade
Zohra Movsumova·
AnalysisMiddle Corridor
Caspian Sea Security
With the growing importance of the Middle Corridor, especially as geopolitical tensions mount with
Luke Coffey·
AnalysisMiddle Corridor
Georgia's Anaklia Shift: China’s out. Who Steps In Next?
Georgia has officially abandoned the joint-investment model for the construction of its Anaklia Deepwater Port ...
Ana Maria Kvatashidze·
AnalysisUzbekistan
Uzbekistan Looks West: Georgia Emerges as a Critical Gateway to Europe
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s July 2-3 state visit to Tbilisi
Zohra Movsumova·
AnalysisRegional - Central Asia
The Organization of Turkic States as a Platform for Cooperation, Not Confrontation
Western analysts have portrayed the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) as an emerging security coordination platform
Erin Malloy·
AnalysisAzerbaijan
DFC’s Trans-Caspian Tour Signals Expanding Investment Pipeline
The United States appears to be serious about increasing significant and strategic investments in Central Asia
Dr. Akbota Karibayeva Meyer·
AnalysisKazakhstan
Next Step: Tokayev’s Visit to Brussels Strengthens EU-Kazakhstan Relations
Kazakhstan, and Central Asia as a whole, is a natural global gateway.
Kurtis Yan·
AnalysisMiddle Corridor
The EU is Invested in the Middle Corridor
The increasing importance of the Middle Corridor was once again affirmed during the European Union’s June 2026 summit
Julia Mohr·
AnalysisMiddle Corridor
Turkmen President’s Visit Signals Deeper Regional Cooperation with Azerbaijan
Nothing expresses friendship better than the gift of an oil tanker, as demonstrated on Turkmenistan’s state ...
Liam Gibson·
AnalysisMiddle Corridor
Connectivity Between Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan Takes Flight
Expanding flight service between two countries is often a bellwether of increasing bilateral connectivity
Julia Mohr·