International transport corridors in South Asia: geopolitical problems

Yury A.  Shcharbina

Авторы

Юрий Александрович Щербина Белорусский государственный университет, пр. Независимости, 4, 220030, г. Минск, Беларусь

Ключевые слова:

Южная Азия, Пакистан, Индия, международные отношения, геополитика

Аннотация

Рассмотрены проблемы, связанные с международными транспортными коридорами в Южной Азии. Выявлены факторы, препятствующие развитию и эффективному функционированию транспортных маршрутов, такие как различия в инфраструктуре, политическая нестабильность и геополитические вызовы. Кроме того, оценено влияние геополитических проблем на региональную торговлю и потенциал экономического роста. Определена роль региональных и международных участников в решении вопросов безопасности и стабильности в регионе. Проведен углубленный анализ сложной геополитической динамики вокруг международных транспортных коридоров в Южной Азии, который позволил обозначить проблемы и противоречия между государствами. Особое внимание уделено Международному транспортному коридору “Север – Юг”, индийским проектам “Действуй на Востоке” и “Соседи прежде всего”, а также геополитическому значению строительства китайско-пакистанского экономического коридора. Обозначены направления и преимущества в сотрудничестве со странами Южной Азии как альтернативный вариант перенаправления грузопотоков из-за введенных Западом санкций для государств Евразийского экономического союза.

Биография автора

Юрий Александрович Щербина, Белорусский государственный университет, пр. Независимости, 4, 220030, г. Минск, Беларусь

аспирант кафедры международных отношений факультета международных отношений. Научный руководитель – доктор исторических наук, профессор В. В. Фрольцов

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