INSTC: The New Silk Road Shaking Up Global Trade

by Sonar21 [5-21-2025 published].

Pepe Escobar breaks down the International North South Transport Corridor — a 7,200km sanctions-proof trade route that could replace the Suez Canal for Eurasian trade.

Why It Matters:

✔️ 30% cheaper than Suez route
✔️ 40% faster (cuts transit time to 20 days)
✔️ Sanctions-proof alternative for BRICS nations

Key Nodes:

📍Bandar Abbas: Handles 85% of Iran's container traffic

📍Chabahar Por: India's $500M investment to access Russian and Central Asian markets

📍Bandar Anzali: Iran’s gateway to Caspian Sea

The Big Picture: This isn't just about trade - it's about reshaping global power dynamics. When complete, INSTC could move 25 million tons annually, creating a new economic axis from Mumbai to Moscow.

Bottom Line: While the US plays whack-a-mole with sanctions and threatens endless war, the Big Three – Russia, Iran, and India -- is building the infrastructure of tomorrow.