Transformation of Global Transport and Logistics Corridors in the Context of International Order Reconfiguration: The Role of the International North-South Transport Corridor in the Strategy of Non-Western Powers

The subject of this research is the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) as an instrument of non-Western powers in the context of global order reconfiguration. The object of study is the transformation of global transport and logistics routes under the influence of geopolitical factors. The author examines in detail such aspects as the strategic interests of the main project participants (Russia, India, Iran, Azerbaijan and Central Asian states), institutional support mechanisms through the BRICS platform, and financial instruments for project implementation. Special attention is paid to comparative analysis of the INSTC with alternative transport arteries (Suez Canal, Trans-Caspian corridor, IMEC, China's Belt and Road Initiative). The research examines the impact of Western sanctions on the diversification of global logistics chains and the formation of alternative transport infrastructure. The research is based on analysis of official documents from participating governments, reports from international organizations, and analytical publications from research centers. A comparative method is applied to evaluate different transport corridors. A systems approach is used to study the geopolitical strategies of non-Western powers. The novelty of the research lies in comprehensive analysis of geopolitical strategies of all major INSTC participants and institutional support mechanisms through the BRICS platform. The author's particular contribution is systematized comparison of the INSTC with competing transport arteries and assessment of Western sanctions' impact on alternative logistics infrastructure development. The main conclusions are as follows. The corridor has potential to reduce delivery time and costs by 30-40% compared to traditional routes. Project implementation requires completion of the Rasht-Astara section and multilateral coordination. Institutional consolidation of BRICS countries and development of financing in national currencies create basis for reducing dependence on the dollar system. Transformation of global transport infrastructure reflects processes of multipolar world order formation.