Кавказ и Центральная Азия: геополитический заказ на интеграцию

In a conversation with Ahmed Alili, we discuss one of the key questions for the future of the South Caucasus and the Greater Caspian region: can the region create a new common identity without abandoning national, European, Turkic, Central Asian, and other levels of self-determination? Why has the integration of the South Caucasus and Central Asia become not a romantic idea, but a geopolitical necessity? How can we avoid repeating the experience of the 1920s, when regional states proved unprepared for major external changes? Why is Baku becoming the driver of a new Greater Caspian architecture? And what role should think tanks, expert networks, and media play in this process? We also discuss the crisis of old identities, Armenia's new policy, Georgia's role between Europe and the Caspian, information security, and why, without developing its own meanings, the region will once again become the object of foreign projects. 00:00 Introduction: The Identity of the South Caucasus and the Greater Caspian 01:51 Why Regional Integration Has Become a Geopolitical Challenge 04:17 The South Caucasus: Does a Common Regional Identity Exist? 06:50 Pashinyan's Armenia and the Idea of ​​a "Real State" 08:47 Azerbaijan and Multi-Level Identity 11:36 Is a Common Identity Necessary or Is Pragmatism Enough? 13:16 What Can Be Decided at the Government Level Without Public Expectations 15:27 The Attention Economy, Disinformation, and the Identity Factor 19:05 Europe and the Greater Caspian: Conflict or Mutual Complementarity 20:18 Soviet Identity, Iranian Civilization, and the European Model 30:02 Baku as a Driver of the Greater Caspian Space 31:30 From the Romanticism of Integration to Everyday Life 39:24 Why Georgia and Azerbaijan Need a Common Concept 48:29 The Role of Think Tanks, Expert Networks, and Government Procurement 54:28 Think Tanks and Media: Who Will Deliver New Meanings? 56:49 New Regional Identity and Renewal of National Projects 57:20 Conclusion Dear friends! The "Caucasus News" channel continues to grow and develop with you. We are opening opportunities for partnerships, advertising, and commercial projects that may be interesting and useful to our audience. For inquiries regarding collaboration, advertising, and commercial proposals, please contact Zulfiya Khalilova: [email protected] Support the channel: ❤️ Patreon:   / gelavasadze   💳 PayPal: paypal.me/gelavasadze and by subscribing to VPN Caucasus https://t.me/vpnvolkbot?start=YT Thank you for your trust and support