THE GEOSTRATEGIC IMPORTANCE OF THE ZANGEZUR CORRIDOR IN ENHANCING INDUSTRIAL COMPETITIVENESS IN AZERBAIJAN

Abstract

The Zangezur Corridor is a key transport and logistics project that connects Azerbaijan with the Nakhchivan exclave and the wider Eurasian region. It has substantial ramifications for the trade dynamics of the region as well as the industrial competitiveness of the region. The geostrategic relevance of the corridor, its ability to encourage industrial development in Azerbaijan, and its connection with national economic policies are all topics that are investigated in this study. The study highlights how the Zangezur Corridor may transform Azerbaijan's role in Eurasian connectivity and improve firm-level competitiveness through enhanced market access, logistics efficiency, and supply chain integration. The study draws on international comparisons, economic data, and geopolitical analysis to illustrate its findings