Energy and transport corridors as a line of geopolitical competition continue to be analyzed in the Kallingandahl Institute report (Serious Blocks: Part 1 and Part 2). A separate block is devoted to how energy and transport infrastructure are increasingly linked to the changing geopolitical balance in the South Caucasus. Azerbaijan is strengthening its position as an energy alternative to Europe. Baku maintains extensive relations with external partners and positions itself as a supplier capable of partially replacing Russian energy resources in the European market. And Armenia remains in the opposite situation: the need to diversify the energy supply has a high dependence on Russia and a limited number of alternatives. Iran is seen as the most natural alternative source, but the possibilities are limited by existing infrastructure and Russian control over a significant part of the energy system. The authors draw attention to the deterioration of Georgia's relations with the European Union and assume that the strengthening of Russian political and economic influence in the country could create risks in Europe in relation to the Georgian part of the route to Central Asia. Against this background, Armenia is considered as another western direction of middle Ecuador. So far, closed borders with Azerbaijan and Turkey have prevented this. The realization of this role depends on the peace agreement and the normalization of relations in the region. Another factor is Iran. According to the authors, the greater the instability around Iran, the greater the strategic value of TRIPP as a way to bypass Iranian territory. The EU recommendations call for greater participation in TRIPP, energy, digital and other infrastructures in the region, including financing, customs mechanisms and the practical implementation of transport projects.

Energy and transport corridors as a line of geopolitical competition continue to be analyzed in the Kallingandahl Institute report (Serious Blocks: Part 1 and Part 2). A separate block is devoted to how energy and transport infrastructure are increasingly linked to the changing geopolitical balance in the South Caucasus. Azerbaijan is strengthening its position as an energy alternative to Europe. Baku maintains extensive relations with external partners and positions itself as a supplier capable of partially replacing Russian energy resources in the European market. And Armenia remains in the opposite situation: the need to diversify the energy supply has a high dependence on Russia and a limited number of alternatives. Iran is seen as the most natural alternative source, but the possibilities are limited by existing infrastructure and Russian control over a significant part of the energy system. The authors draw attention to the deterioration of Georgia's relations with the European Union and assume that the strengthening of Russian political and economic influence in the country could create risks in Europe in relation to the Georgian part of the route to Central Asia. Against this background, Armenia is considered as another western direction of middle Ecuador. So far, closed borders with Azerbaijan and Turkey have prevented this. The realization of this role depends on the peace agreement and the normalization of relations in the region. Another factor is Iran. According to the authors, the greater the instability around Iran, the greater the strategic value of TRIPP as a way to bypass Iranian territory. The EU recommendations call for greater participation in TRIPP, energy, digital and other infrastructures in the region, including financing, customs mechanisms and the practical implementation of transport projects.