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| URI: | http://purl.tuc.gr/dl/dias/FBF0A448-FFA2-4755-A44E-EA0745584D74 | ||
| Year | 2025 | ||
| Type of Item | Diploma Work | ||
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| Bibliographic Citation | Nikolaos Papadopoulos, "Trans-Caspian International Trade Route", Diploma Work, School of Production Engineering and Management, Technical University of Crete, Chania, Greece, 2025 https://doi.org/10.26233/heallink.tuc.104023 | ||
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This thesis examines the significance of the Silk Road, with a focus on the Middle Corridor (Trans-Caspian International Trade Route).In the first chapter, a historical overview of the Silk Road is presented, highlighting its importance as a network of trade routes connecting Asia and Europe since antiquity.The second chapter describes the modern revival of the Silk Road within the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Key routes are analyzed, along with economic, geopolitical, and environmental challenges, supported by relevant data.The third chapter focuses specifically on the Middle Corridor, which traverses Central Asia and the Caspian Sea. It explores the reasons behind the increased attention on this route compared to the other two main alternatives (the Northern and Southern routes). The analysis identifies the benefits of the Middle Corridor, such as its potential to reshape global trade, strengthen regional cooperation, and promote sustainable development, as well as its challenges, including geopolitical tensions and infrastructure limitations.By comparing the traditional Silk Road to the Middle Corridor, the thesis concludes that the latter is a more effective option due to its strategic position and its role in diversifying and enhancing trade flows. The conclusions are supported by data from the period 2011-2023.
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