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Vol. 12 No. 04 (2025)
International Multidisciplinary Journal for Research & Development

Articles

THE ROLE OF TRANSIT POLICY IN AFGHANISTAN’S ECONOMIC GROWTH

Published 2025-04-11

  • Saydaliyeva Jumagul

Saydaliyeva Jumagul
a second-year master’s student International Relations and Foreign Policy. Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Abstract

This research explores transit policy's role in Afghanistan's economic growth, emphasizing corridor diplomacy's impact on regional cooperation, connectivity, and trade. Employing a mixed-methods approach, the study analyzes transportation corridors as instruments of diplomacy, considering both economic and geopolitical advantages. It examines Afghanistan's potential as a transit hub, leveraging theories of comparative advantage, trade, and growth. The discussion highlights corridor diplomacy's role in promoting economic integration, political stability, and regional security. It also stresses the importance of the Trans-Afghan Transport Corridor for trade and development, addressing challenges like infrastructure gaps and corruption.

Keywords

Corridor diplomacy, Transit policy, Economic growth, Regional cooperation, Connectivity, Trade, Afghanistan, Trans-Afghan Transport Corridor

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