Tag: EU-China Economic Forum

Brussels and Beijing’s interest/competition in Central Asia

The first China-Central Asia Summit and the second EU-Central Asia Economic Forum highlighted Beijing and Brussels’ interests and competition in the region.

May 23, 2023 Monitoring & Analysis, Central Asia, China

The Interplay Between Artificial Intelligence and Geopolitics

The global landscape is undergoing rapid transformation fuelled by the ascent of Artificial Intelligence (AI), a phenomenon that bears profound implications for international relations and the distribution of power among nations.

Financial Markets and the Geopolitical Risk

This report scrutinises the multifaceted impact of geopolitical risk on financial markets, offering invaluable insights to guide stakeholders through this persistent challenge.

Islamic State’s Threat to Europe and Italy: Risk Assessment

The resurgence of the Islamic State poses a significant threat to Italy and Europe, leveraging geopolitical events to bolster propaganda and recruitment efforts. The evolving landscape of terrorism, characterised by decentralised online radicalisation, presents challenges in surveillance and counteraction.

Secular Uzbekistan’s Struggle with Islamic Terrorism

Since the collapse of the Soviet Union, Islam has played a new role in the nation-building process in the Central Asian Republic of Uzbekistan. The region is witnessing a rising popularity of radical Salafi Islamism, marked by its fervent pursuit of overthrowing secular governments.

Intel Report: Russia’s Transport Strategy in Central Asia

Recent developments show significant shifts in transportation and trade routes linking Europe, Asia, and the Persian Gulf. Russia’s investment in transport corridors through Iran and the Arctic, alongside developments in the Turkmenbashi port, signifies a strategic move to reshape regional trade dynamics.

Italy-Tajikistan Strengthened Cooperation in Different Fields

President Emomali Rahmon’s recent official visit to Italy signifies a significant step forward in Tajikistan’s diplomatic relations, underlining the nation’s strategic engagement with Italy across various domains, including political, economic, trade, cultural, humanitarian, and security spheres.

Kurdistan Tourism Sector Analysis

The Kurdistan Region has recently witnessed a significant surge in tourism, with over 1.5 million visitors arriving in the past three months. Ambitious plans unveiled by the Kurdistan Tourism Board aim to attract 20 million tourists annually by 2030, aligning with the government’s economic diversification agenda.

The Geopolitical Dynamics Behind Israel-Iran Recent Escalation

Amidst the palpable shortcomings of international diplomacy, the longstanding, albeit restrained, conflict between Israel and Iran has escalated, prompting apprehension within the global community regarding a broader conflagration throughout the Middle East.