Author: Matteo Meloni
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Kazakhstan’s Reform Path: Consolidation of Power and Strategic Modernisation
This report examines Kazakhstan’s changing internal and energy policies following President Tokayev’s State of the Nation Address on September 8, 2025.
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Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit 2025: Strategic Convergence in a Shifting Global Order
This report analyses the outcomes of the 25th Summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), held in Tianjin, China, from August 31 to September 1, 2025.
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The Second China‑Central Asia Summit Confirms Beijing’s Regional Strategy
This report evaluates the developing strategic relationship between Beijing and the Central Asian republics in the context of the Second China–Central Asia Summit in June 2025 considering also recent trends in Eurasia such as the Israeli-Iranian conflict.
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Iranian Military Retaliation Against Israel: Initial Assessment
This report assesses the June 13, 2025, Israeli-Iranian military conflict, analysing key operational events such as Tehran’s military retaliations and Tel Aviv’s strategic achievements, identified defence weaknesses, and increased geopolitical risks.
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Italy’s Cultural Diplomacy and Infrastructural Investment in Armenia
This report analyses Italy’s expanding diplomatic, cultural, and economic engagement with Armenia, highlighting recent initiatives that point to a strategic deepening of ties between the two countries.
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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s Visit to Central Asia: Why Matters?
By the end of May, Giorgia Meloni, the Italian Prime Minister, will visit Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. The visit, postponed from April because of the death of Pope Francis, marks a formal shift in Italy’s approach to Central Asia.
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Kazakhstan and UAE Cement Strategic Partnership through Maritime, Financial, and Trade Infrastructure Expansion
The report examines the deepening of economic and strategic relations between Kazakhstan and the United Arab Emirates, highlighted by the signing of nine bilateral agreements worth $5 billion. These include major investments in port infrastructure at Kuryk and Aktau, expansion of agri-food trade, and significant financial integration through the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC).
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China’s Global Energy Interconnection: Power, Influence, and Geopolitical Tensions
This report investigates China’s proposal for a Global Energy Interconnection (GEI), an eighteen-line ultra-high voltage (UHV) network linking over 80 countries with renewable energy and smart-grid infrastructure. The project represents a major geopolitical development with profound implications for the global energy governance.
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“Made in China 2025”: A Decade of Industrial Policy and Its Geopolitical Effects
This report assesses the trajectory, achievements, and limitations of Beijing’s “Made in China 2025” (MIC2025) industrial strategy and examines its geopolitical ramifications ten years after its launch. MIC2025 aimed to upgrade China’s manufacturing sector, reduce dependence on foreign technology, and position Chinese firms as global leaders in key high-tech industries.
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Azerbaijan Deepens Ties with China during Aliyev’s Visit to Beijing
This report assesses the geopolitical implications of President Ilham Aliyev’s state visit to China from April 22 to 24, 2025, within the broader context of Azerbaijan’s developing foreign policy. The growing economic interdependence with China, however, poses complex strategic implications for Azerbaijan’s geopolitical balancing act.
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How the Uzbekistan-Germany Labour Migration Agreement Affects the EU-Central Asia Partnership
The memorandum signed on 7 April 2025 between Uzbekistan and Germany establishes a structured labour migration framework focused on vocational training and legal mobility pathways for Uzbek workers in key sectors of the German economy. This report analyses the memorandum’s strategic implications for EU-Central Asia relations and Uzbekistan’s foreign policy diversification.
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How Can Kazakhstan-United Kingdom Infrastructure Cooperation Impact Regional Dynamics?
Kazakhstan and the United Kingdom are intensifying their collaboration in infrastructure development, aiming to modernize Astana’s extensive energy, transport, water, and digital systems. This partnership leverages the UK’s engineering expertise and financial acumen to support Kazakhstan’s ambitious National Infrastructure Plan through 2029.
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First EU-Central Asia Summit: Why Matters?
This report analyses the EU-Central Asia summit’s significance for Brussels’ strategy, highlighting Central Asia’s geopolitical rise and the European commitment to sustainable development and multilateralism.
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The Robotics Landscape in Europe: Current Trends and Future Prospects
The European robotics sector has experienced significant growth, with industrial robot installations reaching approximately 72,000 units in 2022, marking a 6% increase from the previous year. While Europe’s position is strong, the continent faces increasing pressure from global competitors, highlighting the need for strategic investment and innovation.
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From Paris to Tashkent: France’s Strategy in Uzbekistan and Central Asia
This report examines the emerging partnership between France and Uzbekistan, focusing on its implications for economic growth, regional stability, and cultural exchange. With both countries working together, the report focuses on key cooperative efforts in trade, infrastructure, and education.
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Italy-Kazakhstan Rising Cooperation Highlights the Key Role of the First EU-Central Asia Summit
The recent visit of Italian President Sergio Mattarella to Kazakhstan reinforces the developing relationship between Italy and Central Asia. His meeting with Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in Astana follows a series of bilateral agreements signed in 2024, strengthening economic, energy, and diplomatic cooperation between the two nations.
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NATO, Ukraine, and the U.S. Strategy: The Geopolitical Implications of Trump’s Vision
This report examines the shifting dynamics of U.S. foreign policy towards Ukraine and NATO, particularly considering Donald Trump’s return to the White House. It analyses how the current U.S. Administration, characterised by reduced overseas commitments, fiscal conservatism, and scepticism towards allied burden-sharing, could reshape transatlantic security.
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Trump Administration and the U.S. – China Competition in Central Asia
In the last years, and especially now during Trump Administration, both the United States and the People’s Republic of China have competed in Central Asia because of the region’s strategic role in the Eurasian geopolitical chessboard.
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India’s Balanced Foreign Policy in The Multipolar Era
This report analyses India’s developing geopolitical positioning, the affects of recent sanctions on Indian entities linked to Russian transactions, and the strategic implications for decision-makers.
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Presentazione del libro “Conflitto in Ucraina: rischio geopolitico, propaganda jihadista e minaccia per l’Europa” a Roma
Si è svolta a Roma il giorno martedì 21 giugno 2022 la presentazione del libro “Conflitto in Ucraina: rischio geopolitico, propaganda jihadista e minaccia per l’Europa” organizzata da EastWest, moderata da Matteo Meloni, che ha visto gli interventi degli autori Silvia Boltuc, Giuliano Bifolchi e Daniele Garofalo.
