Tag: Abkhazia

  • Sukhum Economic Forum in Abkhazia: Why Matters?

    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.

  • Abkhazia: Detention of British National Accused of Spying Local Defence Infrastructure

    Executive Summary This report examines the 26 January 2026 detention and expulsion of British national Kuldip Singh by the Abkhaz State Security Service (SGB) for suspected espionage.

  • Abkhazia SWOT Analysis

    This report investigates the Republic of Abkhazia’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats to inform policymakers and analysts on short- to medium-term geopolitical and economic risk.

  • South Caucasus: Strategic Security Risk and Russia’s Geopolitical Dynamics

    Geopolitics in the Caucasus is constantly shifting, showing both division and lasting patterns. Despite pressure and diplomatic confrontation, particularly with Azerbaijan and Armenia, Russia retains influence in the South Caucasus through economic and cultural ties.

  • Sukhum Airport: Geopolitics and Strategic Implications

    This report examines the geopolitical effects of Sukhum Airport’s reopening and modernisation on Abkhazia, the Caucasian dynamics, and the Russian regional interests.

  • Abkhazia’s Relations with Germany: An Interview with Dr Khibla Amichba

    SpecialEurasia has interviewed Khibla Amichba, the Plenipotentiary Representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Abkhazia in Germany, to discuss the role of the Abkhaz diaspora in Europe, cultural diplomacy, enduring relationship with the homeland and the challenges of representation abroad.

  • Ethnic Alliances and Foreign Influence: The Power Struggle in Abkhazia’s Elections

    This report aims to analyse the key outcomes of the election, the potential shifts in Abkhazia’s foreign and domestic policies, and the broader implications for regional stability. The results were as follows: Gunba 46.38%, Ardzinba 36.92%, Bartstits 4.04%, Arshba 7.53%, and Khurkhumal 0.91%. As no candidate obtained more than 50% of the vote, a second round will be held on March 1st, 2025.

  • From Abkhazia to Nagorno-Karabakh: Turkey’s Anti-Armenian Agenda in the Caucasus

    This report examines Turkey’s increasing influence in Abkhazia, especially in the context of the upcoming presidential elections scheduled for February 2025. The analysis explores Ankara’s broader geopolitical ambitions in the South Caucasus, where its growing presence challenges Russia’s traditional dominance and exhibits a significant anti-Armenian stance.

  • Abkhazia’s Upcoming Presidential Elections: Interview with Kan Taniya

    SpecialEurasia spoke with Kan Taniya, adviser at the Embassy of the Republic of Abkhazia in Russia, to analyse the internal political situation, the candidates, and the regional outlook.

  • Intel Report: Abkhazia’s Domestic Political Crisis and Regional Implications

    This report investigates recent protests in Abkhazia that reflect a deepening crisis in the republic (linked with Russian interests in the Caucasus), primarily driven by opposition factions demanding President Aslan Bzhania’s resignation and a full political transition.

  • Sukhum’s Cultural Diplomacy: Promoting Abkhaz Studies and Academic Research

    The Abkhaz Academy of Sciences has introduced a scientific and technical program for 2024-2026 aimed at strengthening the country’s historical narrative and cultural identity. This program is significant for supporting Sukhum’s independence claims and countering Georgian territorial assertions through cultural diplomacy and international academic collaboration.

  • Ep.1 – Assessing current Caucasus’ geopolitical dynamics

    In the first episode of SpecialEurasia podcast – Geopolitical Report, we discussed recent Azerbaijani presidential elections, Russian support and friendship with Abkhazia and South Ossetia, and Putin’s accusation against the United States of supporting terrorism in the North Caucasus in the past.

  • Islam in Abkhazia: an Interview with Nar Taniya

    The analysis of the role of Islam in Abkhazia thanks to the meeting with Nar Taniya in Sukhum allows the understanding of the country’s modern society and culture and, in addition, relations between Sukhum and the Arab-Muslim world.

  • Abkhazia Today: A Dialogue with Viacheslav Chirikba

    In August 2023, SpecialEurasia undertook a visit to Abkhazia, engaging in discussions with Viacheslav Chirikba, Director at the Centre for Strategic Studies under the President of Abkhazia, to delve into both the regional geopolitical dynamics and the intricacies of the local socioeconomic landscape.

  • Stavropol Companies’ Business Mission to Abkhazia: Implications and Opportunities

    The recent business mission conducted by Stavropol-based companies to Abkhazia signified a noteworthy advancement with extensive ramifications for both Sukhum and Pyatigorsk. This exchange also highlights Pyatigors’ approach to promote foreign business ventures for the Russian Federation.

  • Interview: SpecialEurasia Research Manager, Giuliano Bifolchi, Analysed Geopolitics and Contemporary Abkhazia with Arda Dgebiya

    On August 1st, 2023, during SpecialEurasia’s official mission to Abkhazia, our Research Manager Giuliano Bifolchi engaged in an interview in the Russian language with Arda Dgebiya  to explain the organisation’s commitment, investigate the importance of geopolitics in contemporary world, and share his analysis of the current situation in the Abkhaz territory.

  • Abkhazia: Between Regional Geopolitical Dynamics and Domestic Politics. An Interview with Irakli Tuzhba

    SpecialEurasia met in Sukhum Irakli Tuzhba, Deputy Minister of the Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Abkhazia, to delve into Abkhaz domestic and foreign politics and investigate future developments of the country.

  • Russia confirms its strategic interests in Abkhazia and the South Caucasus

    The Russian State Duma’s official visit to Abkhazia confirms the Kremlin’s presence in the South Caucasus and the Abkhaz territory’s strategic role in Russia’s foreign policy. Moscow-Sukhum improving relations stress the Russian desire to confirm its influence in the Caucasus in a challenging time characterised by the Ukraine conflict and the confrontation with the West.

  • Geopolitics of parliamentary elections in Abkhazia

    The upcoming parliamentary elections in the Republic of Abkhazia are crucial for the Abkhaz political life, and regional geopolitics since the country plays a strategic role in the Caucasus and the Black Sea region.

  • Summary of the Webinar “Geopolitics and conflicts in the Caucasus: current challenges and future developments”

    On January 27th, 2022, SpecialEurasia organised the Webinar “Geopolitica e conflitti nel Caucaso: sfide attuali e sviluppi futuri” to analyse with scholars and experts the current situation of the Caucasus and discuss future developments and challenges in the region. 

  • South Ossetia and Abkhazia cooperation and the geopolitics of the Caucasus

    The recent visit of the South Ossetian President to Abkhazia to celebrate Victory and Independence Day and the meeting among South Ossetian and Abkhaz presidents and ministers underline their cooperation and the role that these two republics play in the South Caucasian geopolitics.

  • “Diplomatija Respubliki Abkhazia: 25 let na sluzhbe suverennogo gosudarstva” di Kan Taniya e Timur Shanava

    Kan Taniya e Timur Shanava descrivono l’esperienza e il ruolo del Ministero degli Affari Esteri della Repubblica di Abkhazia e il processo storico che ha permesso la formazione sia del ministero che della politica estera dello Stato abcaso.

  • Le dimissioni presidenziali in Abkhazia e la crisi politica interna

    La repubblica di Abkhazia situata nel Caucaso sta vivendo una crisi politica interna dopo le dimissioni del presidente Raul Khajimba avvenute nella notte tra il 12 e il 13 gennaio 2020. La crisi politica abcasa ha impatto significativo su un paese che è dipendente dal supporto economico-finanziario e militare russo e che vive un isolamento perpetuo a seguito della sua indipendenza ottenuta de facto nel 2008 a seguito della Guerra Russo-Georgiana.

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