The Power Vacuum Creating New Trade Routes Across Eurasia

Armenia's parliamentary election results in June have disrupted Russia's attempts to regain influence in the South Caucasus, impacting geopolitical dynamics beyond the usual trio of Moscow, Washington, and Brussels. With Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan solidifying his position, Beijing and Tokyo see a chance to enhance their stakes in the region, which is now being reimagined as a crucial overland trade corridor linking Asia and Europe. This shift not only reshapes regional power dynamics but also carries significant implications for global trade routes and economic strategies.