Assessing the Impact of the Israel–Iran Conflict on China’s Belt and Road Initiative

This report analyses the strategic implications of the Israel–Iran conflict on China’s regional interests, focusing on the disruption of Beijing’s energy, logistical, and geopolitical investments.
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.
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.
Geopolitics of China-Pakistan’s Relations

This report examines the evolution of bilateral relations between the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, contextualising them within Beijing’s broader strategic interests in South Asia and the Arabian Sea.
How Will Iran-China Corridor Impact Eurasian Connectivity?

This report evaluates the strategic implications of the new China-Iran railway corridor. It highlights Iran’s geopolitical importance as a multimodal Eurasian hub and analyses the competing interests of major powers vying for influence over Iranian ports.
Dynamics and Geopolitical Interests in China-Nepal Relations

This report analyses the bilateral relations between China and Nepal, considering Beijing’s interests in South Asia according to the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) project. We examine the economic and strategic dynamics defining cooperation between the two countries, assessing the impact of the PRC’s growing influence on Nepal’s domestic affairs.
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.
“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.
China-Central Asia Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Almaty Confirmed Beijing’s Regional Strategy

This report analyses the sixth meeting of the Foreign Ministers of China and the Central Asian republics, held in Almaty, and situates it within the broader geopolitical contest unfolding across Eurasia. China’s aim to solidify its regional power through planned dialogue, economic ties, and infrastructure projects demonstrates a long-term strategy.
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.
Afghanistan New Geopolitical Game Among Russia, US, and China’s Strategies

In April 2025, Afghanistan has re-emerged as a critical node in regional and global geopolitics, shaped by intensifying engagement from Russia and China, and potential covert re-entry of US intelligence. These developments reflect a growing contest for strategic positioning in post-withdrawal Afghanistan, with significant implications for regional security dynamics.
“Maritime Security Belt 2025” Naval Exercise: Developing Security Architecture Of The Indian Ocean

The seventh annual trilateral naval exercise “Maritime Security Belt 2025” started on March 10th, 2025, near Chabahar, Iran, encompassing anti-piracy, search-and-rescue, and naval combat exercises. The presence of Russia, China hosted by Iran in the strategically significant Gulf of Oman underscores their shared interest in countering Western influence and safeguarding themselves against an increasingly assertive…
The Kra Canal: A Controversial Infrastructure for The Asia-Pacific

This report aims to investigate the historical evolution of the Kra Canal, its impact on the economies of South East Asian countries and then identify the geopolitical risks associated with this infrastructure project.
The Ukraine Conflict’s Impact on Russia-China Relations and Asia-Pacific Security Dynamics

This report analyses the influence of the Ukrainian conflict on Moscow and Beijing’s economic-military relations and their respective perspectives the geopolitical dynamics of the Asia-Pacific region.
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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