Kazakhstan’s recently upgraded Aqtau Port (also known as Aktau) is a strategically placed and vital component of the Belt and Road.
Turkmenistan, and crossing the Caspian Sea, have became strategically important for China’s Belt and Road ambitions.
Armenia is an important part of China’s Belt and Road Initiative, and has its own significant infrastructure investments to link up to the region.
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Eastern EU countries may be assessing whether the Eurasian Economic Union coupled with China’s Belt and Road connectivity is a better alternative to the EU.
China’s strategic interest in the Caucasus is focusing on Baku, Azerbaijan as it seeks to develop a southern rail route to Europe.
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The Moscow supported Eurasian Economic Union is making inroads across the entire Eurasian landmass, in addition to North Africa and large parts of Asia.
China’s “genius” when it comes to BRI plans is more to do with their linkages to other nations’ development projects and ensuring they all get connected.
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