Russia’s Strategy Towards the Arab-Muslim World Amidst the Israeli-Iranian Conflict

Within the larger context of the Israeli-Iranian conflict, this report studies Russia’s current geopolitical manoeuvring in the Arab and Muslim world. Russia could use the conflict to strengthen ties with Arab and Muslim nations.
Israel-Iran Conflict: Central Asia’s Reactions and Concerns for Regional Security

This report analyses the Israeli-Iranian conflict’s potential impact on Central Asian nations and their reactions. Central Asian governments express concern and advocate for de-escalation, while public opinion largely rejects military support for Iran.
Ajnad al-Kavkaz and the Challenge of North Caucasian Foreign Fighters in Syria

This report analyses the recent tensions between the jihadist group Ajnad al-Kavkaz and Syria’s interim administration under Ahmed al-Sharaa. In a recent statement published online, Ajnad al-Kavkaz criticised targeted repression by the current Syrian authorities.
Friends or Foes: Russia-China Relations and the FSB Intel Leaked Document

This report outlines the contents of a leaked eight-page planning document by the FSB’s Department of Counterintelligence Operations (DKRO), which describes China as a significant intelligence threat to the Russian Federation.
First “Central Asia + Italy” Summit Confirms the Regional “New Great Game”

This report assesses Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s official visit to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan in May 2025 and its participation in the first “Central Asia + Italy” summit as well as imperative and constraints of Rome’s engagement in the region.
Kavkaz Investment Forum 2025: Economic and Geopolitical Outlook

This report provides an analytical assessment of the North Caucasus Federal District (NCFD) based on developments presented at the Kavkaz Investment Forum 2025, recent macroeconomic data, and ongoing geopolitical dynamics.
Geopolitica e relazioni internazionali del Kazakhstan: Intervista a S.E. Yerbolat Sembayev

SpecialEurasia ha incontrato l’Ambasciatore della Repubblica del Kazakhstan presso la Repubblica Italiana, S.E. Yerbolat Sembayev, per approfondire la conoscenza di questa repubblica dell’Asia centrale a seguito della recente visita del Presidente italiano Sergio Mattarellae del primo vertice UE-Asia Centrale che si è svolto agli anizi di aprile 2025.
Kazakhstan’s Geopolitics and International Relations: Interview with H.E. Yerbolat Sembayev

SpecialEurasia met with the Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Italy, H.E. Yerbolat Sembayev, to acquire deeper insight into this Central Asian republic following the recent visit of Italian President Sergio Mattarella to Astana and the first EU–Central Asia summit held in early April 2025.
Al-Naba 495: Islamic State’s Propaganda Against al-Sharaa and the Syrian-Israeli Normalisation Tracks

This report examines the resurgence of the Islamic State’s propaganda against Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in the latest issue of al-Naba, a response to his attempts to engage with the United States, Saudi Arabia, and Israel. . The report details internal security threats, geopolitical shifts, and the dangers of jihadist insurgency.
Tatarstan and the “Russia-Islamic World” KazanForum 2025

The report examines Tatarstan’s political, economic, and security landscape in Russia’s outreach to Muslim-majority states. KazanForum 2025 demonstrates Moscow’s shift toward non-Western partnerships, with Tatarstan acting as a facilitator of these relations.
The Meaning of James Fairgrieve’s Geography and World Power in Contemporary Geopolitical Studies

James Fairgrieve’s Geography and World Power, first published in 1915, remains a critical reference for those seeking to understand the geographical determinants of political power. This book offers a historically informed analysis of geography’s impact on state building, military strategy, and global power.
Armed Attack in Makhachkala Underlined Dagestan’s Security Dilemmas

This report evaluates the recent armed attack in Makhachkala within the broader context of persistent terrorist activity in the Republic of Dagestan. It assesses the tactical and strategic implications of recent violence targeting security forces and the state’s response capacity.
Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) and Corporate Intelligence

This report aims to assess the role of Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) within the broader discipline of Corporate Intelligence (CI), evaluating its critical value, current applications, and future opportunities. The report stresses that private and public institutions must integrate OSINT into their corporate intelligence to maintain agility, resilience, and competitiveness.
Central Asian Fighters in Syria Called for Jihad Against Russia and Iran

This report evaluates recent Central Asian fighters’ jihadist mobilisation efforts in Syria and the dissemination of related propaganda targeting Russian Muslims. Drawing on open-source information, including Telegram content in Russian, the report outlines the security risks posed to Syria, Russia, and Central Asia.
Terrorism and Security Operations in the Russian Federation: April 2025 Review

This report briefly describes the recent terrorist threats in Russia in April 2025 and underlines that international jihadist networks, aided by online propaganda and transnational collaboration, still create a persistent and multifaceted terrorist threat.

Author: Giuliano Bifolchi