The Role of Georgia in the Middle Corridor of the Ancient and Modern Silk Road

The article, The Role of Georgia in the Middle Corridor of the Ancient and Modern Silk Road, provides a brief historical overview of the ancient Silk Road, accompanied by evaluations from various experts on Georgia’s role along this historic caravan route. The paper assesses the New Silk Road initiative and Georgia’s transit function within the Silk Road Economic Belt project. Active involvement in the New Silk Road is expected to bring significant economic benefits to Georgia, particularly through increased investments in the fields of transportation and logistics. The New Silk Road facilitates the improvement of trade relations between Asia and Europe. The Middle Corridor enhances Georgia’s strategic position along the New Silk Road and presents new logistical opportunities for the country.