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The News
According to Sputnik, the rail route that Russia is planning through Afghanistan and Pakistan could reduce delivery times from 35 days to just five days.
Analysis & context
Analysis & Context
Analytically, this project aims to enhance trade exchange between Russia, Central Asia, and South Asia, thereby reducing reliance on traditional maritime routes such as the Suez Canal. In a broader context, this initiative could alter geopolitical dynamics in the region, fostering economic cooperation among participating countries and diminishing the independence of nations that depend on maritime channels.
