TRANSPORT CORRIDORS AND GEOPOLITICAL INTERESTS: A COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS OF UZBEKISTAN’S ROLE IN CENTRAL ASIA
Keywords:
Transport corridors, Geopolitical interests, Central Asia, Uzbekistan.Abstract
This article scrutinizes the interplay between transport corridors and national interests, with a primary focus on Uzbekistan within the Central Asian context. Utilizing a case study methodology, the paper examines the multifaceted dynamics of transport corridors in Uzbekistan and their implications for the country’s socio-economic and geopolitical landscape. Drawing from an extensive range of scholarly works, reports, and official documents, this research provides an in-depth analysis of the strategic importance of transport infrastructure in shaping regional and national interests.
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