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Iran’s Diplomatic Efforts Towards China, Russia, and India at the SCO Summit
The Islamic Republic of Iran started increased its diplomatic and economic pivot towards the East, engaging intensively with Russia, China, and India during the recent SCO Summit and in the aftermath of the conflict with Israel in June 2025.
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France’s Agreement on the State of New Caledonia: Strategic Accommodation or Deferred Independence?
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.
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Persian Gulf: Iran–Saudi Dialogue Following Israeli-Iranian Conflict
On 8 July 2025, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi met with Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman in what appears to be the first senior bilateral engagement since the cessation of hostilities between Israel and Iran on 24 June.
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Russia Recognised the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan: A New Great Game Started?
This report analyses the geopolitical consequences of Russia officially recognising the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan in July 2025. This decision highlights Moscow’s intention to expand its influence in Central and South Asia.
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Armenian Syunik Region Through Consulates And Corridors
This report assesses the strategic significance of establishing multiple foreign consular missions in Armenia’s Syunik region and along the prospective corridor. The report examines also the deepening defence cooperation between Yerevan and Paris in the context of renewed Azerbaijani threats to Armenian sovereignty.
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Iran-Italy Bilateral Consultations: Strengthening a Resilient Partnership Amidst Geopolitical Challenges
This report offers an analytical overview of the official visit by the Italian delegation to Iran for the fifth round of bilateral political consultations, highlighting a desire to advance the bilateral partnership amid a complex geopolitical landscape.
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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.
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Intelligence Briefing: Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan Border Agreement
On 13 March 2025, the presidents of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan signed a border agreement, formally resolving a long-standing territorial dispute. The deal led to the reopening of two border crossings closed since 2021 and the resumption of direct air travel and bus services.
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Russia’s Strategic Diplomatic Shift: Alexander Darchiev is the New Russian Ambassador to the United States
The appointment of Alexander Darchiev as Russia’s ambassador to the United States marks a pivotal moment in Moscow’s diplomatic strategy. Amidst the current high tensions, his position and experience at the Russian Foreign Ministry suggest he may strive to improve, rather than damage, U.S.-Russia relations.
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Iran-Afghanistan Relations: Emerging Dynamics and Challenges
The dynamics of Iran-Afghanistan relations have shifted significantly since the Taliban regained power in Afghanistan in 2021. Although Iran has refrained from formally recognising the Taliban government, it has engaged pragmatically, establishing cooperative frameworks for trade, transit, and other bilateral engagements.
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Iranian President’s Official Visit to Iraq: Why Matters?
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian’s first official visit to Iraq resulted in the signing of 14 cooperation agreements across various sectors, reinforcing Tehran’s strategic and economic ties with Baghdad. This report highlights Iraq’s significance in Tehran’s regional strategy and its influence on Baghdad’s political, economic, and security future.
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“Central Asia + Germany” Summit: Geoeconomic and Geopolitical Analysis
This report analyses the outcomes of the “Central Asia + Germany” summit held on September 17th, 2024, in Astana, focusing on the strategic economic, infrastructure, and security agreements reached between Central Asian countries and Germany.
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United States-Armenia Relations and Regional Dynamics: Report from Yerevan
This report, written during SpecialEurasia’s visit to Yerevan, examines the recent diplomatic engagements between the United States and Armenia, contextualised within the broader geopolitical dynamics of the South Caucasus.
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SpecialEurasia Started Its Official Visit to Morocco
SpecialEurasia’s official visit to Morocco started on April 29th, 2024, in the city of Agadir. The purpose of this visit is to attend SIMUN 2024 and explore the country’s political, economic, and social landscape, as well as Rabat’s strategy towards Western Sahara.
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Kazakh President’s Visit to Italy and Strategic Implications
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s official visit to Italy marks a pivotal moment in bilateral relations, emphasising shared interests in energy diversification, technology, and infrastructure. The visit resulted in significant progress, with seven intergovernmental agreements, and 16 commercial memoranda signed. Key projects, including a joint venture between Eni and KazMunayGas for a hybrid power plant, underscore the expanding…