Why the Middle Corridor is a geopolitical game-changer

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[@systemicanalysis5249]

Are you forgetting Armenian disputes & the fergana valley & what zhirinovsky said ?

[@v.prestorpnrcrtlcrt2096]

?????????????????????????????BLAH BLAH

[@TheBobVova]

--Railways --Caspian sea --Black sea Your Corridor sucks.

[@PENTAGONEARTH]

Blue water

[@QuethLevi]

small correction in the title: "revolutionize" with a z

[@CanadianOptionsTrader]

I was wondering when the CaspianReport would finally mention the Caspian Sea.

[@nebyeelda5862]

Been there, done that so many times

[@janakumer]

@@nebyeelda5862 You are so cool

[@nebyeelda5862]

@@janakumer It runs in the family... it's a blood thing.

[@skyisthelimit4554]

Lol, so true 😁

[@tharrrrrrr]

A Caspian Report by Caspian Report. Love it!

[@FreshSmog]

Todays old men don't plant trees anymore. Their parents planted the trees, so they buy up all of them and rent them out at exorbitant prices.

[@nishant54]

Absolutely they do.

[@TheGrace020]

Absolutely

[@thegoat5587]

If you were an old man with money, you would have done that too!

[@tamasszabo9108]

@@thegoat5587 what a stupid take on this subject

[@ExplosiveLandmine]

@@thegoat5587 what is money good for, when it allows incentive for these actions...

[@AntonioDal.]

"In business, states can forgive immoral behaviour but are less tolerant of unpredictability."

[@genericyoutubeaccount579]

"His actions may have been worse than a crime. They might have been a mistake." - Tallyrand

[@thePronto]

In the timescales that this project would operate on and provide economic benefit, predictability is unpredictable. 40 years ago, both China and Russia were economically separate from the remainder of the world and the map of the Central Asian region was completely different.

[@pablodelsegundo9502]

FACTS

[@abraxas1983]

my take away after this video: Russians will be even more then new villans in all our next movies

[@ArawnOfAnnwn]

@@abraxas1983 That changes nothing. The west never changed its depiction of Russia no matter how it acted so who cares. If you're always gonna be treated as the villain, may as well make the most of that. Same deal with the Chinese, who're quickly turning into the very hostile rival the west painted them as. If you make your own demons, don't be surprised when they bite.

[@fawazsaeed5806]

“Wealth and prosperity can bring people together, but it’s wise to never Underestimate the other side greed.” Well said shirvan.👍

[@fderon]

He always has the best outro statements!

[@jont2576]

That would be a oxymoron or ironic contradiction,cause suspecting others of being greedier would imply that u are greedy.

[@siliconcore]

its just another debt trap by china noting new

[@bbqreunie984]

But I don't believe it counts with China. Nowadays much international business is done on a win win. Chinese often follow I win, you loose. Plus they want to dominate and need business to keep growing the way they do.

[@KRYMauL]

There’s an even better quote: There is no war without trade and no trade without war. China is the master at this as there main argument is buy our stuff and we’ll make sure it gets to you on time and in one piece.

[@Fortify2030]

CaspianReport talking about Caspian sea corridor. Great!

[@DonHrvato]

Shirvans backyard ;)

[@CakePrincessCelestia]

Heimspiel episode :)

[@ER-bh8dl]

Interesting fact - Caspian Report from Azerbaijan!

[@oghuzkhan5117]

Its called the Khazar sea, named after the Khazar Turks. The Russians, Persians, Romans, Arabs all have called it the Khazar sea. The name Caspian is a newly formed name by the Anglo Saxons. They love the bribe history

[@martins3993]

Just want to say that the production value of your videos is amazing. If i had a better economy i'd gladly pay for this service but as of now all i can give you is my gratitude. Thank you so much for the work you put into these videos.

[@ugiswrong]

Get a job

[@davidbryden7904]

@@ugiswrong shit dude, I got two!! Still ain't gonna be able to give nothing away 😒 ✌️💚🌲🌏☮️

[@CakePrincessCelestia]

@@ugiswrong Worst advice ever, as if people aren't trying hard enough already anyways. As long as employers keep being complete and utter arseholes, there will always be some left in the dust that will never get a chance anywhere. (I'm having the same issue with a bunch of unfixable health problems like being 97% blind and having degenerative spinal cord things going on - but it's typical for people to blatantly judge without knowing $#!+)

[@ugiswrong]

Stop hearing advice as criticism. Get better pain management by shopping around for doctors. Work from home.

[@amillionlittledingdongs6768]

@@ugiswrong sage advice my friend, he’s gonna make it now

[@taylorjames3243]

I've been following for years. The importance of this part of the world is becoming more and more apparent. It just goes to show the geographical impact on conflict is the same now as it has been in the past

[@honkhonk6359]

Just as it was in the old days of the Silk Road

[@thomaswade3072]

And somehow while they're advertising a scam investment you still trust them?

[@michaeldelisieux]

Tumors have it that Russia is avoiding sanctions through this middle corridor!

[@quentindaugherty4926]

@@thomaswade3072 yters gotta make income off their work somehow

[@thomaswade3072]

@@quentindaugherty4926 By scamming people? That's not earning money, that's conman work.

[@mirandapillsbury7885]

this footage just reminded me how stunning Central Asia and Turkey are. The architecture and mixture of cultures in those nations is so beautiful

[@thekraken1173]

Religious and historical architecture might be good. However in Turkey civil architecture is non existant.

[@mirandapillsbury7885]

@@thekraken1173 are you from there? i visited Turkey and it has some of the best roads and train systems in all of Europe. Especially South East Europe lol

[@thekraken1173]

@@mirandapillsbury7885 Yes I am. Highways are good however roads in neighborhoods and streets are mostly crap.

[@mirandapillsbury7885]

@@thekraken1173 that's the case for all of Europe except Scandinavia lol. try driving in France's neighborhoods lol

[@kinga6347]

@@thekraken1173 depends on which municipalities you are talking about

[@skyisthelimit4554]

Sağ ol, Şirvan! Həmişəki kimi çox maraqlı alınıb. Uğurlar!

[@nicolasvelilla2865]

This was literally a Caspian sea report.

[@johnpannebaker5757]

One of my dreams is to travel throughout central Asia (the Stans). This railroad, based on how much effort they put into passenger rail, could actually make that a possibility

[@bengorge9417]

I travelled thru the Stans 15 years ago with a tour company called Wild Frontiers. Look them up.

[@Imperions]

I'm living here. So I am able to help you.

[@KyrgyzDev]

Welcome

[@johnpannebaker5757]

@@bengorge9417 Thanks for the tip!

[@oghuzkhan5117]

They are not "Stans" They are all Turkic countries. They are all part of the Turk family tree

[@gnewsome]

I love the Scarface quote at the end there. "Never underestimate the other guy's greed!" Great video, very interesting.

[@Lovric_F]

Its cringey

[@DanielVCOliveira]

@@Lovric_F Scarface and cringe don't fit in the same sentence bro

[@Lovric_F]

@@DanielVCOliveira l didnt mean Scarface is cringe

[@ChairmanMeow1]

I think Turkey has the toughest geopolitical spot on the globe. Gotta keep everyone your friend, but no one can be your best friend.

[@no_more_spamplease5121]

I think Turkey wouldn't ruffle anyone's feathers by growing "best friends" in regions far away from its neighborhood. For instance, South America and Oceania.

[@rebellefleur2993]

Turkey has to be neutral. There are too many problems around anatolia

[@flagellvm_dei]

@@rebellefleur2993 Totally agreed. As a intercontinental bridge, Turkey should only focus on trade with liberal principles, just being of NL or CH of EMEA region.

[@huseyinfurkankardiyen2104]

@@flagellvm_dei From Turkey i agree with that. But a lot stress, wars, coups in and from outside and inside sources, ideologies, organisations and religions made this unlike after the global political turmoil and post-endustry revolution of 80's. Not just Turkey but surrounding countries which also include Balkan, Caucaus and Middle Eastern countries gone through a lot for 50 years, belief in peace and prosperity is weakened.

[@sadrick1639]

Erdogan keeps everyone enemy.

[@sandeep7090]

Turkey as a country and Istanbul as a city are the most strategic location on earth

[@DerHammerSpricht]

Agreed. At least in Old World geography, Istanbul is most strategic city, Black Sea/Caucasus most strategic region, if your goal is to control or profit from international trade. If the goal is isolationism or military dominance, obviously island nations like Britain Japan, USA, have the advantage. Most strategic location in the Americas is probably Denver/Rockies.

[@tharrrrrrr]

@@DerHammerSpricht It's no coincidence that that's where NORAD is located.

[@Bayard1503]

That is debatable... It was for the longest time, I don't know if it is anymore. First of all the world is not euro-centric anymore and the instability of the Middle East made trade routes through there and travel as a whole not viable. Maybe this new corridor will change things... For now Singapore seems much better placed, its influence is limited only by the lack of political strength

[@DerHammerSpricht]

@@Bayard1503 Soon enough the top capital will be emigrating to Mars and then things DEFINITELY won't be eurocentric

[@thePronto]

Pity they invented ships, right?

[@ronanoconnor2852]

" much like old men planting trees whose shade they know they will never sit in" Caspian Report never misses with the quotes

[@sis1296]

Great video. I think it only scratches the surface. Did not know that China's Belt 'n Road would pass through Turkey and into Europe - now that Russia is off limits. Kind of puts the Ukraine war and Azerbajan-Armenian conflict into a new light.

[@CakePrincessCelestia]

My first thought was that Russia could potentially break that route and piss Europe off a lot at the cost of pissing off China as well though which is why they have to make the piss off China part less dramatic and not cease their "strategic partnership". Luckily, China does need the West for their own economy to boom.

[@sis1296]

@@CakePrincessCelestia I think Russia is or has lost any bargaining power with the Chinese. China must have been horrified to see how quickly western unity and sanctions were imposed on Russia. China is in a straight jacket with respect to its two greatest trading partners (US & Europe). And this video provides the missing links to see how and where the cargo routes will pass. For Russia, I see no good outcome. I see this war more 'n more as a western trap - built on top of dead Ukrainiens.

[@the-quintessenz]

Yeah. In the bigger picture, you end up with Poland's refusal to act as trade conduit, which forced Russia to reorient itself and take (parts of) Ukraine. Next up on Russia's plate will likely be Georgia.

[@gotrefer6183]

@@the-quintessenz If russian invasion in Ukraine was sucsesfull, they will invade Kazakhstan now. A lot of classified information about the next Russian war against Kazakhstan was intercepted by Ukrainian intelligence from destroyed Russian positions in Ukraine and handed over to the government of Kazakhstan. Ukraine, Kazakhstan and Georgia must colabore to defend yourself against russian new imperialism.

[@the-quintessenz]

@@gotrefer6183 Yes. It's Kazakhstan plus Uzbekistan to control the central Asian trade routes and keep China and Turkey from building up military capacities in the region that would threaten Russia's soft belly. There's a brutal decade ahead...

[@IamAvni]

in years that I watch videos on this channel, I never took the time to leave a comment: thanks for your work, those videos are amazing and I love them for being unbiased and analytic, pure information, nothing more and nothing less (and is perfect this way).

[@ablyamon1958]

As a citizen of Kazakhstan , I hope that the middle corridor will become way more important , so it will develop economy of whole Central Asia and Kazakhstan especially.

[@yeetyeet5079]

It also might not hurt Russia and Iran as much as you think because it would develop the caspian and they could use that to their advantage

[@Hrotiberhtaz]

@@yeetyeet5079 Like Russia, under Putin's regime, is gonna allow Kazakhstan to develop. For Russia, they see Kazakhstan as a geopolitical check piece that should be occupying a certain space and can be moved to enhance Russia's position when time is right.They definitely don't want Kazakhstan to gain autonomy where they start to make it's own decisions, which would happen if Kazakhstan started develop and gain it's own influence.

[@botadesu5748]

​@@RobespierreThePoofIt's not that easy. As kazakhstani, I would like to cooperate with Europe and Japan too, because you have the ideology of the future. But for now, Russia's and China's weight is too big for us, and our government is just trying to keep balance between them to not fall out. We don't have a choice.

[@darfri]

@@botadesu5748 Can Europeans provide railways and pipelines for Kazakhstan to transport your country's mines, produced clothing, and extracted oil? Even if they all believe in this video that they are scamming them out of money, how could they possibly use the money to build railways and roads for your country

[@devalapar7878]

With the fall of Russian resources from the market and the green revolution, Kazakhstan has vital resources that the world needs. A weaker Russia also means less interference in Kazakhstan's politics and economy. So it depends. If Kazakhstan is careful and smart and does not become dependent on China, it could become a prosperous country.

[@zbrewski]

I think that while the Middle Corridor has experienced growth due to sanctions against Russia, it will probably plateau out. The “complications in the area will eventually slow momentum and there is always the North South Transport Corridor (NSTC) that will be up and coming. Regardless, the New Silk Road will need a diversity of paths and destinations to flourish.

[@siliconcore]

its just another debt trap by china noting new

[@epicmissadventureiii423]

Middle corridor is the most complicated, train-ship-train-ship-train. Caspian is selling his imagination as truth

[@minastirith997]

@@epicmissadventureiii423said a troll knowing nothing about the matter

[@mrobocop1666]

@@minastirith997 trains are 2.5 more expensive than ship per km of transporting. It will be much easier, cheaper and faster for China to deliver to Europe by ships through a Arctic ocean, Russia building all necessary infrastructure there and has big nuclear icebreakers fleet, plus Arctic ocean gonna have less ice since due to global warming. Middle corridor will exist for sure, but nowhere near to dominating the trade

[@freeway4108]

Digging the Black Sea-Caspian Canal

[@iamthad1546]

Your videos are so accessible. You’ve been doing the lords work this past decade. Thank you Shirvan

[@DanJanucik]

NEW CASPIAN VIDEO JUST DROPPED, LET'S GOOOO

[@MrPaxio]

new investing scam dropped, awesome, scam me some more Caspian!

[@dann5480]

🤡

[@DanJanucik]

@@MrPaxio he's bag chasing for sure. Does it affect me? No. I see him as a relatively accurate introduction to specific regional geopolitical issues. Do you think his core content is bad?

[@MrPaxio]

@@DanJanucik no, but hes responsible for what hes advertising just like every one of us, hes not special

[@abf1868]

Caspian is a iranian name🤣🤣🤣 like persian Gulf , you fascism should change to turkian sea😅😅

[@earthmanno13]

It's important to note that the One Belt One Road initiative is a broad concept and includes multiple projects and routes that connect China to Europe. The Middle corridor is just a part of it, that's all. Simple as that.

[@ardasari7692]

I'd say it's possibly a vital route for the project though, considering seas dominated by US and other corridors being very problematic. Also it's not clear if China will attack Taiwan, in that case sea routes would be impossible to use for Chinese trade... but of course Europe would still depend on it due to its huge scale of production. Maybe one major exception is the arctic sea, although it's up to the nature.

[@AslamKhan-oj7ye]

without middle corridor no corridor can be implemented.. please donot underestimate turkic states, or everyone other will suffer yoday or tomorrow..example Han chinese will get heavy losses..today pr tomorrow..they will have to repay their sins..

[@ffffdddddbb]

One Beld and one Road Project through middle corridor isn't new. This Project existing since 13-14 century, it calls "Silk Road". Just during Western dominance (Russia, UK,USA) was stopped. Now the idiots are slowly dying and old Road will renewal whit Railway.

[@earthmanno13]

@@AslamKhan-oj7ye You got me wrong, it's not an underestimation, it's just a fact that Middle Corridor is one of the parts, nothing else. So, it's not an underestimation but on the flip side, let's not overestimate its value. All parts have their role and value. Hope this clears things up. Cheers!

[@agusedyanto3324]

partly but most importantly bro because this path is the most economical in cost

[@elizabethmorton4904]

I hope this Middle Corridor might flourish and enhance the economies of the "Stans" and the Caucasus region. A new "Silk Road" would be great for the world, and bring new life to Central Asia, which deserves it.

[@asunali313]

I hope my Kazakh government not gonna ruin it by corruption

[@CallMeCain]

I'm so happy when you pop out a new video. Thanks for making these. I wish you success

[@Rommheim1]

Love these videos. Your channel keeps getting better and better in terms of content and production values.

[@HeavyPace77]

There is a high speed railway currently under construction from Szeged [HUN] to Belgrade [SRB] with plans to continue the contruction to Nis [SRB] all the way through Sofia [BUL] and connect the high speed railway to Istanbul. Interesting! These countries are possibly preparing for this corridor as well.

[@Dave_Sisson]

Who is paying for it? Those countries would have trouble finding the money themselves and Hungary is being lightly sanctioned by the EU, Serbia and Turkey are not in the EU, so that just leaves Bulgaria to get EU funding.

[@HeavyPace77]

@Dave Sisson Serbia has actually relocated about 1.8 billion for a construction of the railway while about 1 billion came from the EU fonds. Serbia is 95% integrated within the structures of the EU. The main issue for them joining is Kosovo...For other nations I have no idea who is funding but I assume it is EU and China.

[@flagellvm_dei]

@@Dave_Sisson EU funds are not only for member states but for candidates as well. However Turkey’s reachability of EU funds has been lowered, due to up&downs of latest political issues between EU & TR

[@dannyboy-vtc5741]

@@HeavyPace77 serbia is about to lose those fundings from europe, besides only the line bg-ns is open, a 30 min ride, further north is under construction but already late, funding is also not clear at all, mostly loans in fact from china and other not very democraric and open factors like arab states, looks more like money laundering than anything else, south of bg the railways are in total decay, another derailment today, and it won't be done in ten years at this pace, besides oder countries in that surrounding don't fare too well either, but serbian infrastructure and investments for what they are, are about to be stopped - ep voted a resolution about serbia today in fact, remains to be seen will serbia even be considered in future for serious european corridors or just fenced off and forgotten for another century. And nope, kosovo is not the only obstacle for serbia at all, total disarray of the country and its politics is the main reason, and varhely or what is his name is also as of today under investigation that he gave false reports to the eu and ep about the state of serbian democracy, human rights, freedom of press and the state of law and basically everything and that he didn't say the truth about what an absolute authoritarian shithole serbia has become due to his bias and probable inputs from similar authoritarian leader from his home country of hungary, anyways don't put your bets on serbia about that, or anything eu related in fact.

[@serbianwarrior385]

@@dannyboy-vtc5741 Where are u from?All of this is nonsense 😂Serbia is not going to lose EU funds tf 😂

[@0f897]

You present your content in a clear concise and entertaining way. I love your channel and appreciate your insights ❤️‍🔥🌹🕊️

[@Aussie-Mocha]

Amazing! Thank you 🙏 Learned a few new geopolitical and economic things out of this video!!!

[@nole8923]

CaspianReport posts are few and far between but they are good.

[@thomaswade3072]

Something else you should learn; masterworks is a scam

[@samuelthecamel]

I appreciate how you talk about both the pros and cons of this project, as showing both sides lends to your credibility.

[@charlieawesome2624]

You're a great teacher Shirvan, thx for all your contributions :)

[@data544]

Its crazy to think that without Georgia or Azerbaijan this project would be tossed into a bin… the countries majority of people haven’t even heard off play the vital role in connectivity of two continents. Just one glance of the map and you will see what I mean.

[@meylishydyrov4382]

There is nothing crazy. If majority knows nothing or never heard of these countries means only one: ignorance. That is their omission then. Simple. Knowledgeable people heard of these countries. It is not a big effort to open books or read in internet sometimes

[@Abdullah-uv9nk]

Hence why Russia has occupied parts of Georgia.

[@subutai999]

Why and based on what do you conclude that most people in Georgia for example don't understand that? they just have a huge challenge, ruzzia.

[@hasanrasulov3502]

another possible intelligent individual of supreme nation is speaking😂

[@crhu319]

NATO wants these countries TO DO HARM and control the crossroads.

[@mysteriousfaceoftheunivers8732]

The train, which traveled a total of 7,792 kilometers from Turkey to China, reached China in two weeks. Boron exports, which were carried out in approximately 45-60 days by sea, were carried out within 15-20 days by rail. Our train departed from Ahılkelek station by following the Çerkezköy-Marmaray-Köseköy-Ankara-Sivas-Kars route on the Turkey-China track. The overseas track, on the other hand, reached Georgia-Azerbaijan-Caspian Sea Crossing-Kazakhstan and Xi'an city of China, respectively.

[@crhu319]

But what is the transport COST? The corridor is more secure but still relies on vulnerability from the sea.

[@jameslee8997]

Very high quality analysis, reporting and video production. Thank you.

[@jordanhicken7812]

Seeing Silk Road cities rise again would put a smile on my face 😊

[@danalasmane6191]

Thank you! As usual, incredibly on point and insightful!

[@willtricks9432]

your content gives greater context to other issues along the middle corridor. Great and thanks.

[@tsp8695]

WOW! Amazing story and amazing graphics, and that all for everyone free to watch!! Really love your video's!!

[@skyblueo]

Thank you for these videos. You are almost the only person I watch on KZbin that talks about these Central Asian changes, policies, and agreements. The standard press in the US is terrible at covering the wider world. Even the BBC is less than stellar at this Central Asian coverage.

[@darfri]

如果不修建铁路这些国家的矿和牛羊肉是到不了其他国家的。即使修了铁路比海洋成本也高。但政府如果压低税收商人还是可以获得利润的

[@InfernalPasquale]

Glad to see you finally including some sources!!!

[@hatman3445]

Georgia just winning just by being there

[@EmisoraRadioPatio]

That's basically everyone on the Silk Road. The protagonists here are China and the EU.

[@kkaixer]

löl

[@AleksandreMzhavia]

... not really... if you just look at the north...

[@Nicolas-uu3jr]

Advantageous or not, Turkey is helping us, if it's making a profit by doing that, good, that's deserved, thank you Turkiye 🇹🇷 ❤

[@SeArCh4DrEaMz]

turkey is helping itself and its own geopolitical interests...

[@ryansiam9557]

There is no such thing as friends. It's all about interest

[@Sukhoj72]

@@SeArCh4DrEaMz Everyone does that lol

[@jackholler3572]

@@ryansiam9557 Turkey has good intentuins thats for sure. Who is a friend though ? West China Russia ?

[@Apoasdf123]

@@SeArCh4DrEaMz What's wrong about that? Everyone acts according to their interests.

[@mandategaming]

“like an old man planting trees, whose shade they know they’ll never sit in” another poetic banger by Shirvan

[@jezusbloodie]

*the writer of this video's script Anton Murell

[@nishant54]

@@jezusbloodie Not necessarily the person thinking this quote.

[@jezusbloodie]

@@nishant54 also true

[@bcanuck]

A Greek proverb apparently.

[@Zhalghas-YZ]

As a Kazakh from Shymkent, I looked at this thumbnail and came here watching and Subscribed :D, 🇰🇿, thanks for making this video.

[@hakoskosko2053]

A true Caspian Report

[@NGC-catseye]

Peoples have always overlooked Turkey. Any country that loves cats is good by me😽

[@overlord165]

Love cats and hate minorites

[@thekraken1173]

Perception of Good and Bad is just an illusion caused by self-interests. It is subjective.

[@alpaslan4881]

@@overlord165 Which minorities, beside the seperatist minded Kurdish part? I doubt that Laz, Albanians, Bosniaks, Arabs, Circassians and Pomaks are hated.

[@overlord165]

@@alpaslan4881 Oh the hate ones are in the mass graves lol. Except for the Pomaks.

[@alpaslan4881]

@@overlord165 Do you have any sources or just cheap assumptions? There are thousands of archeological excavations every year in Turkey not a single "mass grave" found.

[@oghuzkhan5117]

You forgot to say, the first train from London to China already used this route last year. Goods with train takes only 10 to 14 days to go from China to London. With ships its 45-60 days

[@epicmissadventureiii423]

The train goes through Black sea and Caspian sea? That's amazing

[@oghuzkhan5117]

@@epicmissadventureiii423 Via Iran in South east Turkiye. But there is a plan for underwater railway to cross the Caspian sea.

[@widodoakrom3938]

Wow I just know about this

[@hadid1092]

I feel I should be paying to watch this channel. Top tier content.

[@yerbool]

Have been following the channel. This report seems to be the most suitable to it title so far. Kudos, keep it up!

[@user-sg1rr4fw2f]

Much love from Bulgaria Shirvan :)

[@markjohnson543]

The Middle Corridor and Caspian Sea may be key to the flourishing of trade in the region. As Caspian Reports points out, some old political rivalries need to be worked out to make this a viable route.

[@saniaminu1785]

Highly informative and enjoyable to watch. Well appreciated.

[@jonathanlanoce9516]

Quality product my guys ❤. Top notch videomaking and journalistic writing.

[@Shaun.Stephens]

Thanks Shirvan and Anthony.

[@rocketsfan05]

Great video. Azerbaijan has so much economic potential. I plan on going there to learn the language this summer.

[@subutai999]

Mostly in combination with Georgia

[@elnar02]

We will be glad to see you in our country

[@JN-wr9he]

@@subutai999 it would be more correct to say Georgia has benefited enormously from Azerbaijan’s potential, in fact may owe its survival as a nation to their pipeline and gas

[@emilturangi7145]

@@subutai999 all economics have potential when they cooperate with each other, so yea in some form you are right

[@abygorsonabor7982]

@@JN-wr9he no, it wouldn't be more correct. Georgia links Azerbaijan to Europe and pulls it out of it's geographical position stranded on the Caspian Sea tied only to much bigger Russia or relatively poor Central Asia. Georgia can gain a lot just for having Batumi on the Black Sea that ties it through Constanta with the Danube-Rhine corridor.

[@HansBaier]

Translation: pariah states = sovereign states

[@watchtime3988]

A great video, loved the different dimensions and geo political insight

[@collintrytsman3353]

excellent as always

[@mva6044]

Yeah, one of my favorite episodes of "Grand Tour" with Jeremy Clarkson & company was the road trip from Tibilisi to Baku. Plan to do it myself some day (I have Georgian heritage).

[@Lords1997]

Fkn love these videos; some of the best content as well as editing

[@Kid_Ikaris]

One of the best videos you've done yet.

[@fabion9952]

The progress for the region is unstoppable as the world is coming to a new era of trading with faster lines of trading and new source of energy combined with traditional sources will make a revolution in all areas of knowledge, economy, wealth, beliefs like in the old Silk Road... The world will have an explosion of growing and prosperity like in the beggining of the first settlers of that region. It is an utopia but it happened before over and over and over again through the humankind history and in the present we can see how amazing the region is...and always when the region cooperate to each other and kept the peace the region was prosperous and happy. I wish peace for everyone! I wish prosperity for everyone! 🙏✨✨✨💫

[@Numba003]

I hadn't really thought about the two choke points of Iran and Russia that the Caspian Sea divides central Asia into in terms of East-West relations. It will be interesting to see how central Asia progresses in the coming years. Thank you for another excellent video! God be with you out there. ✝️ :)

[@fzokirov6364]

Thank you Shirvan, very informative as always

[@thecomment9489]

Wishing CaspianReport a Happy Chinese New Year 🎏🎎🏮🎐🧧🎊🎉

[@guydreamr]

What do you know, CaspianReport making a report from the Caspian. Lovely 👍

[@CeolNH]

These videos are always so interesting. Thank you! Could you consider doing a video covering the UK’s post-bee it management of N Ireland and Scotland, with the possibility of referendum coming up I think it would be an interesting topic for you

[@shlamimk4664]

Caspian report, you accent makes you sound like the gamer, Nano's serious brother. Love the content! Keep it coming❤️

[@bbqreunie984]

Caspian Report I watched quite some years ago already. I think one of the best in its class. 👍👍👍

[@prw56]

Its nice to finally see a vid from you about the belt and road that addresses some of the concerns about the viability of the project, feels like whenever you bring the topic up you usually gloss over them. The whole project has always felt like a house of cards to me, and between the number and instability of participating nations, the longevity of the infrastructure (even not considering the dubious reputation of chinese construction, land based transportation has way more upkeep than sea), and china's support being the linchpin, the cards themselves don't look sound.

[@darfri]

This road is for transporting high-value goods. Cars and mobile phones produced in Chongqing, China, and computers are transported through this road. Because the value is high enough and the speed is very fast. So there can be huge profits

[@gerardjohnson2106]

Well stated facts and informed opinions.

[@PrivateGD]

Shirvan, your videos are super interesting and i always watch them, i watch you since middle 2021 now. Much love from ukraine

[@bv6540]

Incredible production value. Thank you !

[@Roo0ooD]

thanks

[@greendsnow]

Silk Road!

[@larsstougaard7097]

So we can have silk scarf 🧣

[@oot007]

Great video. One of the most informative I've seen.

[@benlamprecht6414]

Thanks for yet another excellent video

[@oddvardmyrnes9040]

Europe has to invest in this corridor. It will bring great wealth to the region. If you want to succeed, you must share.

[@bondarevilja]

From where will money come? Europe doesn't have a lot of money as before. It will take several years to build it and let it work together

[@oddvardmyrnes9040]

@@bondarevilja .. Mr Bondarev. I disagree. Europe has plenty of money. Why do you think China & Central Asia want this? To open trade with the richest market in the world. When you look at the companies involved, they are the most powerful cargo haulers. The issue is NOT money, it is political. Especially Russia. I think this initiative is what is needed for Eurasia to prosper. I am all for it. If it becomes a reality, local businesses have to get building contracts. If European or Chinese firms get the job, it has to be on the conditions to use local subcontractors. Enough of this 'belt & road' initiative where Chinese labor is used. Locals have to be involved in all aspects of the projects. This is how you can build political pressure.

[@bondarevilja]

@@oddvardmyrnes9040 Asia has money yes. When it comes to political pressure yes, the project is possible but will take time. European countries don't have enough to pay for that directly. European countries have to reduce in many areas in their budgets. We'll what will happen but I am sure that there will be a lot of conflicts....

[@oddvardmyrnes9040]

@@bondarevilja .. Europe will have SMB - Liquid fueled or solid fueled with gas cooling running is a short time. When that happens, the world will change. Keep up the good work & we will pull through.

[@firstnamelastname2251]

'Georgy is a threat to Russia ,need to insert some Z there for the sake of Russia and humanity', issue is resolved, Caspian project Adiós .

[@SeriousTopics]

That corridor is revolution to further global trades

[@christophe5756]

Another absolutely excellent analysis. 👍🏽👍🏽

[@TheRareVideosXL]

Great video as always.

[@davidtdkek5056]

Could you start linking all your sources in the description, thanks!

[@saribey3375]

They’re available in his patreon

[@swazzercool9060]

We got a student here I see, or journalist

[@brandonscott261]

Admittedly I didn't learn about this until quite recently, but I think it would be fascinating if you did a video on the proposed East African Federation, a planned sovereign state composed of 7 African countries in 2023. It would be the world's fourth most populous country and has the potential to become a genuine African superpower, which would obviously have a huge impact on the geopolitics of the region and the world. There are tons of challenges, but it does seem like a genuine probability.

[@nobodyherepal3292]

The EAF would be really cool to see happen IMHO

[@Matihood1]

Pretty sure there's already been a video on the East African Federation on this channel. And I don't think there would be too much to say about the project that hasn't already been said in that video. To my knowledge (I periodically look up the topic to see if there's been any progress), the formation of the East African Federation is currently severely behind schedule. The draft for the new constitution was supposed to happen in like 2021. The implementation of a common market and a single currency also aren't going to meet their deadlines due to the member states of the East African Community not meeting various economic and fiscal criteria like low inflation. The EAC keeps growing, with Democratic Republic of Kongo joining in 2022 but the new member states will only make the process of forming a federation longer. That isn't to say that there has been no progress. Given time, I believe the EAF will eventually appear on the world map. And I'm really looking forward to that.

[@patrickreilly7256]

I so look forward to your dissertations.

[@MrSupernova111]

Another phenomenal video! Thanks!

[@j.obrien4990]

Hopefully Iran won't be a pariah state much longer. A Turkic union could be a great block that if strongly integrated could represent small states well in relations with large states.

[@complexaltruist]

What is Russia uses Armenian isolation to undermine the rail?

[@davidoldboy5425]

Personally, due to the complexities and uncertainties (as shown here) it is doubtful this would ever replace, or even be cheaper than direct sea trade. It is a great idea, and comes with benefits to all involved, but would cost a fortune in maintenance alone, we will see, I will plant a tree.

[@SelfMadeHundredaire]

Agreed. It's just way, WAAAY cheaper to ship by sea and that's assuming there's no political issues with any of the countries through which the rail line traverses.

[@nebyeelda5862]

But didn't you listen to what he said... it will reduce shipping time from 2 month to 2 weeks.

[@Ragerian]

@@nebyeelda5862 Its written in stone?

[@nebyeelda5862]

@@Ragerian ??? He stated that time for transport of goods will be reduced from 40 to 45 days to 10 to 15 days

[@lodosdurak7913]

and it never hurts to have multiple routes so you have bargaining power against all your neighbours

[@TheHelmsD]

great stuff! keep them coming- we want more content! ha

[@TheReaper569]

Another great video as always.

[@IhaveBigFeet]

Good, hopefully this east west corridor will be linked by the north south corridor Poland wants to create linking northern Poland to Croatia by rail and highways. It would benefit all of Eastern Europe.

[@IhaveBigFeet]

Sorry, it’s the 3 seas initiative that goes from Estonia through the baltics, Poland and down to Croatia through one path and down to Bulgaria through another path. Eastern Europe should leverage its closer proximity to Asia to facilitate trade through rail.

[@golagiswatchingyou2966]

Man so much economic losses for Russia and Iran due to their current governments, I know the west is not perfect but there is so much lost potential by the actions of so few.

[@harshsharma9233]

Not just Russia and Iran ,also china no matter how much smart you are if CCP wants you to fail you fail like jack ma and many other

[@nikolavideomaker]

You know that Gulag is watching you?

[@TheBobVova]

What actions?

[@golagiswatchingyou2966]

@@TheBobVova the ones on the news over the past year.

[@golagiswatchingyou2966]

@@nikolavideomaker always watching.

[@suman0304138]

Great video as always

[@shatterthemirror8563]

It's amazing how sometimes the worst solution can be the only one that everyone can agree on.

[@TheGetout04]

It seems that Azerbaijian cant stop getting all these geographic wins

[@PrivateGD]

🇺🇦❤️🇦🇿

[@Anverse-14]

Like Israel, Azerbaijan's simply a winning nation. Palestine and Armenia can just cope lol

[@covek4048]

This channel is Azerbaijani.

[@colejones6312]

@@Anverse-14 Azerbaijan is literally a poor satellite state. Armenia (and Georgia) has the backing of the EU while Azerbaijan is just Turkey's little bitch.

[@kevinaguilar7541]

Not even surprised they skipped Armenia. There's a lot tension over there and the Armenian genocide from 100 years ago doesn't help.

[@asahtuto]

Finally !! something about CASPIAN Region form CASPIAN Report

[@bloodlinehunter]

Another great video. Keep it up!

[@gyderian9435]

Global trade was revolutionized 500 years ago when we moved away from the famous silk road between Europe and china and found the sea routes 😄 ironic

[@Idahoguy10157]

If all the countries between China and Turkey cooperate. And are not interfered with by their neighbors. Then it works. But everything needs to be aligned. Compare this to shipping by sea. Unless the United States steps in with it’s navy to block a sea route it stays open. Or the United States allows other countries to block trade. Which it never has

[@mihiec]

Caspain report about Caspian region!!!!!! SWEET!!!!!!!!!

[@chrisaustin8442]

Well done, Shirvan !