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The economies of the Caspian Region have shown resilience in a time of uncertainty. Central Asia saw a strong expansion in 2025, the fastest in 14 years according to the World Bank. The Middle Corridor&rsquo;s recent growth has greatly exceeded expectations, expanding connectivity across Eurasia and beyond. Leaders are driving the changes in a fast-changing environment. A new generation of experts brings fresh economic and technical ambition and ideas. Central Asia has plentiful energy reserves and critical minerals. The Armenia/Azerbaijan peace process has opened new possibilities in the South Caucasus. The Iran conflict is hitting economies but is also drawing attention to the Middle Corridor as a &ldquo;Corridor of Choice&rdquo; in an unpredictable world. Regional collaboration is creating a sturdy and reliable alternative network to northern transit routes and sea lanes. Built-in redundancy provides choice and reduces the capacity of outside powers to interfere. To make the most of improving access to global markets, and for the Corridor to realise its full potential, it will be important to strengthen institutional and infrastructural frameworks which nurture innovation, drive success and reward investment. The UK offers deep financial, legal, technical, logistics and supply-chain management, and educational experience, and is well placed to partner Caspian countries in integrating various aspects of connectivity from sustainable infrastructure to energy to digital services. 2026 is the year to persuade businesses and investors through ambitious structural reforms and clear results that the Caspian Region&rsquo;s time has come.

 
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The United States convened a new C5+1 Critical Minerals Dialogue in Astana on June 10

Headlines from the Caspian: June 15, 2026

Washington, DC, June 10 - The Caspian Policy Center (CPC) held its 10th anniversary Trans-Caspian Forum

Caspian Policy Center Hosts 10th Anniversary Trans-Caspian Forum

How To Maximize The Middle Corridor

The Caspian Policy Center published its first report dedicated to critical minerals diplomacy in 2025 ...

Central Asia and the New Critical Minerals Frontier: Progress in Reshaping Global Supply Chains

This report is produced by the Caspian Policy Center (CPC) ...

THE MIDDLE CORRIDOR MOMENT: How Central Asia and the South Caucasus Are Rewiring Eurasia

This year marks ten years of CPC bringing the Greater Caspian Region to the center of American policy conversations

Caspian Policy Center to Host 9th Annual Trans-Caspian Forum

Armenia’s June 7 election is not so much a contest between political parties as it is a referendum on the country's very identity

Armenia’s Defining Choice:   Why This Election Matters Beyond the South Caucasus

Record high-level engagement on the main stage and sidelines of Azerbaijan’s premier annual energy forum

The Baku Energy Pivot: Why Azerbaijan Matters More Than Ever to Europe and the United States

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s short trip to Yerevan on Tuesday, May 26

Armenia after Moscow:  Rubio’s Visit and Armenia’s Accelerating Turn West

Kazakhstan’s energy ministry confirmed on June 1 that crude oil output has returned to normal levels

Headlines from the Caspian: June 1, 2026

Russian disinformation in the past capitalized on traditional media outlets, from radio to state-controlled websites

Armenia in the Crosshairs:  Russian Disinformation and the Armenian Elections

CPC hosted the Kyrgyz Republic’s newly appointed Ambassador to the United States, Edil Baisalov

CPC Ambassadorial Series: Discussion with Edil Baisalov, Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic to the United States

Prime Minister of Armenia Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced that the Akhalkalaki-Kars railway will now be open

Headlines from the Caspian: May 26, 2026

Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said his country plans to increase freight transported through

Headlines from the Caspian: May 20, 2026

A new trilateral oil and gas production sharing agreement has been signed

Trans-Caspian Venture: How a Trilateral Gas Deal Could Strengthen East-West Connectivity

The war in Iran has had many geopolitical consequences. This is particularly true in the Middle East

Security of the Middle Corridor

Representatives from Uzbekistan and Afghanistan signed 13 investment contracts

Headlines from the Caspian: May 11, 2026

The critical minerals industry in Central Asia is at a crossroads and in Kyrgyzstan critical decisions need to be made

Extracting Good Mining Policy in Kyrgyzstan

A major U.S.-linked mining deal in Kazakhstan is advancing plans to develop

Headlines from the Caspian: May 4, 2026

If there was any chance for reinstituting Moscow’s and Baku’s historical working relationship

Historic Meeting of Azerbaijan’s and Ukraine’s Presidents Steps on Moscow’s Toes

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