TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS CONNECTIVITY OF CENTRAL ASIA IN AN ERA OF GLOBAL INSTABILITY

Today the world is experiencing geopolitical turbulence and economic recession. During this period, due to its geographical location, Central Asia plays an increasingly important role in the global economy and geopolitics. This scientific article explores the interconnectedness of the Central Asian region in the transport and logistics aspect in the conditions of modern instability. The article analyzes the factors influencing the transport and logistics infrastructure of the region and how it adapts to the challenges of our time. Particular attention is paid to changes within the region and its external connections, including the “Middle Corridor” and the “Belt and Road Initiative”. The study concludes that in the current difficult conditions, Central Asia is becoming a “testing ground” for innovation in the transport and logistics industry, which makes a significant contribution to the development of cooperation between the countries of the region.