Caucasus
Russian import payment problems will likely continue
Chinese banks are increasingly halting transactions with Russian counterparts, leading to significant delays in payments
RussiaChina's influence in the South Caucasus will grow
An interest in developing trade corridors to Europe has led to Beijing increasing its interest in the South Caucasus
CaucasusGeorgia will increasingly shift towards Eurasia
The passage of controversial NGO legislation has caused tensions within Georgia and with Western states
GeorgiaThe EU will encounter obstacles in the South Caucasus
The EU has attempted to intensify its engagement in the South Caucasus, with varying degrees of success
CaucasusRussia will shape regional economic prospects
A World Bank report shows that the economic fortunes of the CIS region continue to be shaped by Russia
CISRussia will lose more influence in the South Caucasus
Distracted by its war in Ukraine, Russia is unable to perform the role of regional hegemon in the South Caucasus
CaucasusIran will work to improve ties in the South Caucasus
Iran believes that changing regional relations in the South Caucasus over the past three years have left it isolated
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