The South Caucasus, long seen as a crossroads between the Middle East and Central Asia, has often been relegated to the status of a periphery, a region on the margins of global power games. Whether viewed from Moscow, Brussels, Beijing, or Tehran, the South Caucasus is frequently cast in a supporting role. But perhaps it’s time to rethink this narrative. Rather than lament its peripheral status, the region could embrace its unique position as a bridge between worlds, one whose strategic value is only growing in today’s complex geopolitical landscape.