The White House "showing off": We have won! Trump has taken the "Turkic Corridor" (Zangazur Corridor)
A unnamed White House official told AFP that the agreement would make the United States "a huge strategic business partner, possibly the largest and most strategically significant partner in world history," and said directly: "Here, the losers are China, Russia, and Iran."
According to Al Jazeera citing Russian experts, the Zangazur Corridor could become a breakthrough to weaken Russia's position in the South Caucasus, while also weakening China's monopoly on the route of the "Belt and Road Initiative."
"Nikkei Asia" also cited analysts who pointed out that the U.S. basic strategy has always been "rereturning to Asia," and China is seen as the main challenge. The U.S. involvement in the South Caucasus situation is actually to establish a stronger position in regions such as the South Caucasus and the Middle East, thereby gaining a greater advantage in competition with China.
Researcher Riboua from the Washington think tank Hudson Institute explained to "Nikkei Asia": "If you are actively planning to counter China, you must ensure that China does not create trouble in the Red Sea, nor weaponize its military base in Djibouti." She added: "When China tries to block Taiwan (Strait), you need to ensure that the Gulf states dependent on China's energy can assist you in sanctions."
Why has the Zangazur Corridor become the focus of news?
What is the Zangazur Corridor: The Zangazur Corridor is a planned land route that passes through the Syunik province of Armenia, connecting Azerbaijan and the Nakhchivan region, passing through Armenian territory.
Supporters: Azerbaijan and Turkey support the project. They hope to establish a direct channel that is not subject to Armenian border checkpoints or customs interventions.
Route details: The corridor is about 43-44 kilometers long, passing near the Iran-Armenia border, and has high geopolitical value.
Controversy: Azerbaijan considers it as part of the post-war period after its victory in the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. Armenia insists that it must have full control and sovereignty over any transportation passing through its territory.
Turkey's interests: It hopes to use this corridor as part of its intermediate corridor project, connecting Central Asia and Europe via land.
Opposition: Iran and Armenia oppose this corridor, fearing that it will isolate Armenia, weaken Iran's passage, and threaten Armenia's territorial integrity.
Sources: Comprehensive reports from DW and Indian media
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