GEOPOLITICS OF ENERGY CORRIDORS: THE POTENTIAL OF THE ALTERNATIVES

One of the major consequences of the Russia-Ukraine war is the disruption of global supply chains and the weakening of economies worldwide. As a punitive measure to the unprovoked war against Ukraine, several countries are imposing a range of economic and financial sanctions on Russia, including export and import restrictions to and from the Russian Federation.

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The reduced attractiveness and competitiveness of the Russian route, along with ethical considerations over the invasion of Ukraine, led international shippers to find alternatives to the northern route through Russia. New transport initiatives are already being redirected to the South, and the Middle Corridor  is currently in the spotlight as the main alternative multimodal route for East-West land transportation. Due to its favorable conditions in terms of the arrival times of cargoes to destination and the good functioning of available infrastructures, the Russian route has t