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Episode 151: Old Succeeds New: Revival of Ottoman Hejaz Railway from Istanbul over Damascus to Jeddah

Episode Summary

Episode Notes

The revival of the historic Hejaz Railway and the reopening of land corridors through Syria showcase a transformative shift in Middle Eastern logistics and infrastructure-led diplomacy. By connecting Istanbul to the Gulf via Damascus and Amman, regional powers are solidifying economic integration and infrastructure to bypass traditional maritime bottlenecks. This old/new route will secure independence from IMEC: the US-led corridor through Israel’s Haifa port.

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