After centuries-long neglect, land transportation corridors connecting Asia and Europe are
on the brink of a re-awakening. From a level of practically zero, a revived network of these
land corridors is likely to garner a considerable share of the freight revenues emanating from
increasing trade between Asia and Europe. Therefore, there is competition among major
players for control in shaping of the Asia-Europe railway transportation corridors. However,
possibilities for cooperation exist as well.
In this book, transportation corridors joining Asia and Europe are examined and evaluated
at a general level. Moreover, the Baku-Tblisi-Kars railway project is assessed from the
perspectives of the 3 countries involved: Azerbaijan, Georgia and Turkey. Further, it has
been proved that the road will strengthen regionalism and will increase the prospects for
the three host countries to become a part of the corridors that are being developed globally.
Besides, Baku-Tbilisi-Kars railway road will play a key role in helping to revive the Silk
Road connection shaping common vision and facilitating in transforming the region. The
BTK transport corridor will be able to stimulate the development of non-oil economy reviving
the non-oil trade and economic activities in the region restoring the historical position of the
region as a commercial hub along the ancient silk ways. By 2025, this region is expected to
become prosperous financial sector for which comprehensive strategy is being formulated by
the regional countries for sustainable growth.