The Trans-Arctic Transport Corridor as a Factor in the Integration of the Eurasian Economic Space

Abstract

Aim. The purpose of this article is to analyze the Trans-Arctic Transport Corridor as a key factor in the integration of the Eurasian economic space amid global economic transformation and growing geopolitical competition. Special attention is paid to the role of the Northern Sea Route in shaping new transport and logistics links between Europe and Asia. Methods. The study is based on a comprehensive interdisciplinary approach combining the methods of neorealism, neo-Marxism, and geo-economic analysis. Comparative historical, structural-logistical, and systems approaches are applied to assess the evolution of major transport routes and their impact on international economic relations. Results. The article demonstrates that the Trans-Arctic Transport Corridor has significant integration potential due to reduced distances and transit times between major Eurasian economic centers. It is established that the development of the Northern Sea Route contributes to the redistribution of trade flows, strengthens the resource and transit role of the Arctic, and enhances economic interaction among Russia, the European Union, and Asian countries, despite existing infrastructure constraints and external pressure. Conclusions. The study concludes that the Trans-Arctic Transport Corridor can become a core element of a new Eurasian integration framework provided that infrastructure modernization and sustainable navigation are ensured. The development of this route is viewed as a strategic instrument for strengthening Eurasian economic connectivity under conditions of global instability.