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Connectivity and disruption are key elements in analysing the impact of the Russian large-​scale war against Ukraine on the South Caucasus. Laurence Broers analyses the simplified, securitised and conservative thinking about connectivity in the South Caucasus. For Katja Kalkschmied, China’s interest in the Trans-​Caspian International Transport Route has increased. Vali Kaleji argues that the security balance in the South Caucasus has shifted away from Iran. With a focus on Armenia and Azerbaijan, Stefan Meister argues that there is an ongoing reshuffle of the regional security balance and geopolitical interests in the South Caucasus.