THE EURASIA CANAL PROJECT IN THE CONTEXT OF THE CHINA’S BELT AND ROAD INITIATIVE

Abstract

In the conditions of high turbulence in international relations and the aggravation of the political situation, the search for new logistics routes and transport corridors for the development of cross-country collaboration is relevant. From this point of view, the Eurasia Canal project is important due to its potential to expand logistics routes, as well as reduce the burdensome effects of sanctions restrictions. The project is relevant in the context of China's Belt and Road strategic initiative. The article discusses the prospects of the project, its main technical, economic and investment indicators, identifies the problems faced by the project participants.