The Buffer State

The Unexpected Winners of Russia's War

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Russia's war in Ukraine has created unexpected economic opportunities for some of its neighbors. Now, the Iran war is accelerating interest in a trade route that bypasses both countries.In this episode of Buffer State, Sasha and Reid join Alexander Cooley to explore how sanctions, Russian tech workers, and the Middle Corridor are reshaping Central Asia and the Caucasus. From post-Soviet…