On Saturday, 6 June 2026, SpecialEurasia will host the next edition of its intensive online course, “Geopolitical Intelligence Analysis”—a programme designed for those who refuse to settle for surface‑level understanding in a world shaped by volatility.
SpecialEurasia organises an online group course in OSINT on Saturday, 23 May 2026 (09:00 – 13:00 CET) to help individuals who want to go beyond basic searching and develop the analytical discipline required to operate confidently and independently within the OSINT field.
Pacific Island nations are experiencing an escalating energy and supply chain crisis, exacerbated by the Middle East crisis and the protracted disruption of the Strait of Hormuz and their significant reliance on imported fuel.
The Republic of Abkhazia is formalising a strategic economic “road map” through the Sukhum Economic Forum to deepen integration with the Russian Federation and South Ossetia.
This report scrutinises the results of Tashkent Water Week 2026, during which representatives from Central Asia deliberated on the region’s water resource management challenges.
NATO and regional allies have begun the Sea Shield 2026 exercise in Romania to address escalating hybrid threats and maritime instability in the Black Sea.
Iran’s increasing emphasis on precision-guided and hypersonic missile technology presents a challenge to US and Israeli air defence capabilities, with the potential for severe disruption to vital military and energy assets in the region.
Iran is conducting retaliatory strikes against Gulf energy infrastructure following reported Israeli attacks on its South Pars gas facilities and the killing of senior Iranian officials.
This report investigates the relations between Armenia and China by assessing Yerevan’s imperative and constraints, the Chinese opportunities in the Armenian market, and the reaction of Russia, European Union and the United States.
This report evaluates the strategic deepening of Turkmenistan-Turkey relations as of March 2026, following key diplomatic summits in Istanbul and Ankara.
This report evaluates Armenia’s trade relationship with Russia, focusing on economic interdependence and its strategic implications.
This report evaluates the current situation and geopolitical risks in the Middle East after ten days of the US-Israel war against Iran.
This report investigates the ramifications and repercussions of the US-Israeli war with Iran for the Central Asian republics.
Azerbaijan reported that drones launched from Iran struck its Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic on 5 March 2026, damaging civilian infrastructure and injuring residents, prompting official protests and demands for explanation.
This report assesses the geoeconomic consequences of the war between the United States, Israel, and Iran as of March 2026.
This report assesses Italy’s diplomatic engagement with Iran following claims that US military operations linked to strikes against Iran involve facilities on Italian territory.
The targeted assassination of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on 28 February 2026, during the joint US-Israeli attack in Tehran, has ended the longest-serving leadership era in the history of the Islamic Republic.
On 28 February 2026, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF), in coordination with the United States military, started a large-scale preemptive strike against the Islamic Republic of Iran.
On the morning of 28 February 2026, the Israel Defence Forces started a series of preemptive strikes against targets in Tehran, prompting a nationwide state of emergency.
This report evaluates the outbreak of open war between Pakistan and Afghanistan in February 2026 following a significant military escalation.
This report assesses Kandahar’s emergence as the primary economic and logistical node for the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) 2.0 extension into Afghanistan as of early 2026.
US President Donald Trump has issued a 10-to-15-day ultimatum to Iran to complete a nuclear agreement or face “limited” military strikes.
This report highlights that, besides the interview’s narrative, Patrushev detailed Moscow’s future actions concerning the Russian military navy.
On Saturday, 11 April 2026, SpecialEurasia invites you to sharpen your strategic lens. Our intensive online course, “Geopolitical Intelligence Analysis,”
Tajikistan’s internal and external risks remain medium-high in 2026 because of entrenched strong centralised government, economic weaknesses, and ongoing security tensions.
This report assesses recent United States–Central Asia economic engagement through the B5+1 Business Forum held in Bishkek in February 2026.
Obiettivo di questo report è quello di analizzare i punti di forza e debolezza così come le opportunità e i rischi dell’associazione europea di San Marino.
This report reviews the acceleration of Kazakhstan–Israel cooperation across defence, technology, and diplomacy, assessed through recent political and economic milestones.
Recent violent attacks in Balochistan have highlighted the intensified effect of local insurgencies on Pakistan’s governance in a critical region.
Il presente report valuta la fattibilità strategica, i rischi e le implicazioni di secondo ordine di un potenziale intervento militare degli Stati Uniti contro l’Iran.
Executive Summary This report assesses the strategic viability, risks, and second-order implications of a potential US military intervention against Iran.
On Saturday, 24 January 2026, the Centro Studi Eurasia Mediterraneo (CeSEM) hosted a public conference at the Cavour Congress Centre in Rome to evaluate the current geopolitical landscape of the Ukraine conflict.
SpecialEurasia is proud to announce our upcoming intensive online course in Terrorism Analysis, designed to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and actionable intelligence. Join us on Saturday, March 14, 2026,
This report assesses Georgia’s recent agreement to establish joint customs checkpoints with Armenia and Azerbaijan and its broader strategy to position itself as a regional logistics hub.
This report assesses security-driven risks affecting the Kurdistan Region (particularly from neighbouring Syria) and their economic and strategic implications.
On Saturday, 7 February 2026, SpecialEurasia will host its premier online course: “Geopolitical Intelligence Analysis.”
The extrajudicial capture of President Nicolás Maduro by United States special operations forces represents a fundamental shift in the global security architecture, signalling a return to high-risk, kinetic regime change as a core instrument of Washington’s foreign policy.
As we stand on the threshold of 2026, SpecialEurasia looks back at 2025 with a profound sense of pride and accomplishment.
The internal security situation in the Islamic Republic of Iran has reached a critical threshold as localised economic grievances coalesce into broader political defiance.
Il presente rapporto si pone come obiettivo quello di analizzare il rischio geopolitico e la criticità strategica derivante dalla perdita di controllo su circa 600.000 armi leggere nel contesto del conflitto ucraino iniziato nel 2022.
Yousuf Ibnul Hasan’s book Islamic Banking and Applied Finance is an extensive journey through the world of Islamic economic thought and its practical applications in modern finance.
This report analyses President Vladimir Putin’s “Results of the Year” address, delivered on December 19, 2025.
This report examines Kyrgyzstan’s strategic expansion of economic engagement with Afghanistan through the establishment of a permanent Trade House in Kabul, assessing its political, economic, and security implications.
Executive Summary This report evaluates the current relations between Ukraine and Kazakhstan after the naval drone strike on the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) terminal near Novorossiysk on November 29, 2025, and Astana’s formal protest to Kyiv.
Recent Pakistani air raids in eastern Afghanistan have heightened tensions between Kabul and Islamabad after the recent ceasefire that the parties reached in Doha (Qatar) in October 2025.
This report analyses Uzbekistan’s geopolitical, economic, and security environment, assessing its strategic posture, multi-vector foreign policy, and regional influence.
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has publicly stated that Yerevan is considering granting a 49- or 99-year lease for development rights to the proposed Trump Route (TRIPP), a transit corridor linking mainland Azerbaijan with the Nakhichevan exclave via Armenia’s Syunik Province.
The Kremlin is utilising military force, political pressure, and intimidation to compel Ukraine and its partners to adopt positions that favour Russian interests.
The Eurasian Development Bank’s first macroeconomic study on the Persian Gulf states highlights a sharp expansion in trade and investment ties between the Gulf Arab monarchies and Central Asian republics over the 2020–2024 period.
Kazakhstan announced its intention to join the Abraham Accords during President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s visit in Washington D.C. to attend the “Central Asia + United States” Summit.
Il decimo anniversario del formato C5+1 e la concomitante riunione odierna a Washington fra i leader delle repubbliche dell’Asia centrale e il presidente Donald Trump consolidano un mutamento significativo nella politica estera di Washington verso la regione.
This report examines the proposed Central Asian Gas Ring, assessing its potential to stabilise regional energy supply, attract investment, and alter the geopolitical and economic balance among Central Asian states and external actors.
Assessment Il presente report esamina le dinamiche politiche e ideologiche emergenti in Siria dopo la caduta del regime di Bashar al-Assad, con particolare attenzione al ruolo di Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) e alla leadership di Ahmed al-Sharaa. Questa analisi mira a individuare i possibili rischi geopolitici collegati alle tensioni interne al nuovo governo siriano, che […]
The visit of President Ilham Aliyev to Astana on October 20-21, 2025, strengthened the strategic partnership between Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan.
Libera San Marino will host a public event titled “Central Asia: New Prospects for Business and Development in an Evolving Global Market” at Palazzo Graziani, San Marino, on 28 October 2025.
The EU Cross-Regional Connectivity Agenda has increased its commitment to the Black Sea, South Caucasus, and Central Asia with the purpose of improving trade, energy, and digital infrastructures and boosting security and resilience.
On Saturday, 22 November 2025, from 09:00 to 13:00 CET, SpecialEurasia will deliver its online course in Geopolitical Intelligence Analysis.
La visita di lavoro del Primo Ministro armeno Nikol Pashinyan a Roma, articolata in incontri presso le sedi diplomatiche armene in Italia e la Santa Sede e nella partecipazione alla cerimonia di canonizzazione dell’arcivescovo Ignazio (Ignatius) Maloyan, presenta un valore simbolico e politico multiplo nel contesto delle relazioni internazionali dell’Armenia.
The Dushanbe meetings, which occurred from October 8th to 10th, 2025, led to a collaborative set of political, security, and economic commitments within the Russia–Central Asia and CIS frameworks, resulting in 19 signed documents and the creation of a “CIS Plus” model.
On Wednesday, 15 October 2025, SpecialEurasia held a webinar to present the book Geopolitics of Central Asia, a collective volume derived from the organisation’s long-term research project on the region.
Siamo lieti di annunciare l’organizzazione del webinar per presentazione del libro“Geopolitica dell’Asia Centrale”, un progetto editoriale realizzato da SpecialEurasia grazie alla collaborazione di autori ed esperti provenienti da differenti settori di ricerca e analisi strategica.
The XII Summit of the Organisation of Turkic States (OTS), convened in Qabala (scheduled to open 7 October), signals a deliberate push by Ankara and Baku to translate cultural-ethnic affinity into tangible geopolitical influence.
Speciale Eurasia è lieta di annunciare l’evento “Le vie della geopolitica in Asia Centrale: sfide, opportunità e conflitti nella regione strategica”, in programma il prossimo 10 ottobre alle ore 17.30 presso la Sala Search di Largo Carlo Felice II a Cagliari.
Russian sources report the field testing of a new kinetic anti‑drone device designated “Izdelie‑545”. This system’s purpose is to neutralise drones within a 100–150 meter range using a projectile that interferes with their communication and control systems.
This report assesses China’s invitation to Taliban Defence Minister Mullah Yaqoub Mujahid against the backdrop of US interest in regaining access to Bagram Air Base.
This report provides a strategic SWOT analysis of Pakistan to support decision-makers in evaluating the country’s current geopolitical and economic position.
Speciale Eurasia presenta Geopolitica dell’Asia centrale, un volume nato da un progetto editoriale curato da Silvia Boltuc e Giuliano Bifolchi, con il contributo di Alessandro Fanetti, Luca Garruba, Matteno Meloni, Riccardo Rossi e Stefano Vernole, il cui obiettivo è quello di analizzare le dinamiche geopolitiche centroasiatiche e gli attori coinvolti.
This report evaluates Armenia’s agreement with China to establish a Confucius University in Yerevan, assessing its economic, political, and strategic consequences.
This report provides an assessment of the Collective Security Treaty Organisation (CSTO) military exercise “Rubezh-2025”, held in Kyrgyzstan from 17 to 20 September 2025.
This report assesses the current scale, constraints and strategic implications of commerce between India and the Central Asian states, based on the recent findings published by the Eurasian Development Bank and India Exim Bank.
On September 13, 2025, the TTP launched attacks against Pakistani security forces in South Waziristan and Lower Dir, which led to the deaths of 19 soldiers and no less than 35 militants.
This report examines the immediate economic and political consequences in Nepal stemming from youth-led protests across the country, which were sparked by the government’s social media ban, as well as wider issues of corruption and youth unemployment.
This report provided a preliminary overview of an Israeli operation in Doha, which involved multiple explosions and aimed to assassinate senior Hamas leaders.
This report analyses the geopolitical dynamics and economic significance of the meeting, which gathered senior officials from Central Asian states and the U.S. Department of State convened in Dushanbe under the C5+1 format.
At the beginning of September 2025, SpecialEurasia recently visited the Republic of San Marino and the Farete Exhibition in Bologna, demonstrating its commitment to bridging the fields of geopolitical analysis, diplomacy and economic development and reinforcing its role as a trusted partner in linking intelligence expertise with entrepreneurial and institutional needs.
This report examines the geopolitical consequences of the armed clash on August 24, 2025, which involved Tajikistan border forces and Taliban fighters near the Panj River.
This report analyses the implications and reasons of Russia’s statement regarding the presence of 23,000 international terrorists and militants in Afghanistan.
This report assesses the recent efforts by Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan to strengthen economic, infrastructural, and energy cooperation following their March 2025 border agreement.
This report analyses the geopolitical significance of the meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Anchorage, Alaska, on August 15, 2025.
This report investigates Kyrgyzstan’s recent engagement with Afghanistan through targeted economic cooperation and joint projects in the energy and transport fields.
Executive Summary This report examines the peace agreement signed at the White House between Armenia and Azerbaijan, brokered by US President Donald Trump.
This report examines how gas transit through Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Syria currently aids Damascus’ energy needs and economic growth, Baku’s export diversification efforts, and Ankara’s Middle East ambitions.
From 1 to 5 August 2025, the Russian Pacific Fleet and the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) are conducting a bilateral naval exercise entitled Maritime Interaction – 2025 in the Sea of Japan/East Sea.
Pakistan’s hosting of a high-level regional defence chiefs conference brought together senior military officials from the United States, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.
The Organisation of Turkic States (OTS) launched a multilateral defence industry cooperation platform that represents Ankara’s strategic initiative to expand its economic and geopolitical influence in Central Asia and the South Caucasus.
On Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 09:00 to 13:00 CET, SpecialEurasia will deliver an intensive online course in Geopolitical Intelligence Analysis
The Central Asia Economic Forum (CAEF), held in Dushanbe in July 2025, confirmed Russia’s desire to preserve and expand its regional influence through business and cultural diplomacy.
Thailand’s use of airstrikes against Cambodian military positions marks the most serious military escalation along the border in over a decade.
On 23 July 2025, Belarus and Tajikistan held the first session of their intergovernmental commission on military-technical cooperation in Minsk.
The Uzbekistan–Afghanistan–Pakistan (UAP) Railway Project Agreement significantly advances regional infrastructure integration.
This report analyses Ukraine’s investment climate through a SWOT framework and offers strategic recommendations for stakeholders seeking to assess risk exposure and economic potential.
Renewed fighting between Druze and Bedouin groups in Suwayda province has caused a major humanitarian and economic crisis in Southern Syria.
The Taliban’s control in Afghanistan’s Badakhshan province is reportedly facing growing challenges. Civil unrest stems from the marginalisation of ethnic minorities, heavy-handed anti-drug policies, and eroding national unity.
This report examines the geopolitical effects of Sukhum Airport’s reopening and modernisation on Abkhazia, the Caucasian dynamics, and the Russian regional interests.
France and New Caledonia’s leaders reached a landmark agreement in July 2025 to create a “State of New Caledonia” within France, changing the territory’s political standing.
This report assesses the assassination of Colonel Ivan Voronych, a senior operative of Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU), shot dead in central Kyiv in a professionally executed operation.
This report examines the aftermath and security concerns in Pakistan’s Balochistan province following a recent violent attack in the Loralai district that killed nine people.