Tag: Eurasia

  • Terrorism in Eurasia: Geopolitical Risk Assessment 2026

    In 2026, the Eurasian security framework encounters a phase of systemic volatility, marked by the dissolution of conventional counter-terrorism collaborations and the proliferation of hybrid warfare strategies contingent on narrative manipulation.

  • Tajikistan Geopolitical Risk Profile 2026

    Tajikistan’s internal and external risks remain medium-high in 2026 because of entrenched strong centralised government, economic weaknesses, and ongoing security tensions.

  • United States–Central Asia Economic Engagement and the B5+1 Business Forum

    This report assesses recent United States–Central Asia economic engagement through the B5+1 Business Forum held in Bishkek in February 2026.

  • Venezuela Crisis and Eurasian Reverberations: Scenarios Assessment

    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.

  • Central Asia Geopolitical Risk 2026

    Central Asia will enter 2026 with relative surface stability because of better regional coordination and no immediate interstate conflict.

  • 25th Anniversary of the Declaration on Strategic Partnership between India and Russia

    This report provides an assessment and analysis of the 25th Anniversary of the Declaration on Strategic Partnership between India and Russia in the period of changing geopolitical environment in world politics.

  • Afghanistan-Pakistan Military Tensions Threaten Regional Stability

    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.

  • Geopolitics of Uzbekistan as a Strategic Pivot in Eurasia

    This report analyses Uzbekistan’s geopolitical, economic, and security environment, assessing its strategic posture, multi-vector foreign policy, and regional influence.

  • Iran’s Marand–Cheshmeh Soraya Rail Corridor: Strategic Gateway Between Asia and Europe

    This report examines Iran’s long-term strategy to become a key link between Asian and European markets via the Marand–Cheshmeh Soraya rail corridor.

  • Il Summit “Asia Centrale + Stati Uniti” Rafforza la Strategia Regionale di Washington

    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.

  • Webinar Summary: Book Presentation on “Geopolitics of Central Asia”

    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.

  • Escalation tra Afghanistan e Pakistan: Conflitti Transfrontalieri, Attacchi Aerei e Implicazioni Regionali

    L’escalation militare tra Afghanistan e Pakistan, sebbene parzialmente contenuta grazie all’intervento di attori esterni, quali Qatar e Arabia Saudita, rappresenta un problema persistente e crescente, con potenziali ripercussioni sulla stabilità regionale.

  • The Organisation of Turkic States Summit in Qabala: Strategic Consolidation or Regional Posturing?

    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.

  • Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit 2025: Strategic Convergence in a Shifting Global Order

    This report analyses the outcomes of the 25th Summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), held in Tianjin, China, from August 31 to September 1, 2025.

  • Reconnecting India and Central Asia in a Changing Geopolitical Environment

    This report provides an assessment and overview of India’s foreign relations with the Central Asian Republics (CARs) based on an established new kind of platform as well as special relations in security, climate change, ICT, and trans-terror.

  • 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.

  • North Korea’s Military Supplies to Russia Strengthen Its Economy and Geopolitical Standing

    North Korea has significantly enhanced its economic position through unprecedented military and economic collaboration with the Russian Federation.

  • 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.

  • Creazione della Banca di Sviluppo della SCO: Integrazione Economica Regionale e Sfide Geopolitiche

    Il presente report analizza le implicazioni geopolitiche e strategiche dell’incontro dell’Organizzazione di Cooperazione di Shanghai (SCO) tenutosi a Pechino il 3 giugno 2025. L’attenzione è focalizzata sull’approvazione della creazione del Banco di Sviluppo della SCO, sul rafforzamento della cooperazione economico-finanziaria e sull’approfondimento dei rapporti bilaterali tra Cina e Kirghizistan.

  • First “Central Asia + Italy” Summit Confirms the Regional “New Great Game”

    This report assesses Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s official visit to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan in May 2025 and its participation in the first “Central Asia + Italy” summit as well as imperative and constraints of Rome’s engagement in the region.

  • Rare Earth Elements in Central Asia: Imperatives and Constrains

    This report examines the increasing relevance of Central Asia, particularly Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan, in the global rare earth elements (REEs) and rare metals (RMs) market. This report outlines Western and Asian powers’ developing strategic interest in Central Asia’s mineral assets and assesses the challenges that may determine the region’s future role in global supply chains.

  • Tashkent Conference: the Organisation of Turkic States Consolidates its Economic Presence in Central Asia

    This report examines the growing strategic significance of the Organisation of Turkic States (OTS) in current economic and political changes in Central Asia, with an emphasis on the initiatives presented at the April 2025 conferences in Tashkent and diplomatic forum in Antalya.

  • Russia-Central Asia Relations Following the Almaty Ministerial Meeting

    The eighth ministerial meeting between Russia and the five Central Asian states, held in Almaty on April 11, 2025, highlights Moscow’s ongoing efforts to consolidate strategic influence across its southern periphery. This report wants to assess the status of Russia-Central Asia relations and Moscow’s strategy to exploit multilateralism and security cooperation to influence Central Asian republics and counter the recent first EU-Central Asia summit.

  • Unconfirmed CIA Visit in Afghanistan Increased Pressure on the Taliban

    Recent reports suggest that a US Air Force C-17A transport aircraft landed at Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan for the first time since the 2021 withdrawal. The aircraft allegedly carried senior Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) personnel, with speculation surrounding a visit by Deputy Director John Ratcliffe.

  • Mongolia: SWOT Analysis

    This SWOT analysis, based on local and international sources and previous SpecialEurasia’s reports, should assist policymakers and stakeholders in assessing Mongolia’s strategic position and identifying the country’s strengths, weakness, opportunities, and threats.

  • SpecialEurasia 2024: Our Year in Review

    In 2024, SpecialEurasia broadened its activities, organised international visits, participated in global events, and published numerous reports. Focused on delivering actionable intelligence for decision-making, we refined our methodology by investing in modern technologies and adapting to geopolitical developments.

  • 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.

  • 2024 U.S. Presidential Election: Possible Implications in Eurasia of Donald Trump’s Return

    Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 U.S. presidential election, marked by a decisive lead over Democratic candidate Kamala Harris with over 71 million votes and 277 electoral votes, introduces a new phase in U.S. foreign policy which might affect Eurasia’s geopolitical dynamics significantly.

  • “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.

  • North Korea Sends Troops to Ukraine: Why Matters?

    The recent defence pact established between Russia and North Korea represents a notable escalation in Eurasian geopolitical dynamics, carrying the potential for wide-ranging consequences. Following the signing of this agreement, according to Seoul’s sources, there is the eventuality that Pyongyang will deploy military engineering units to support Russian forces in the Ukrainian conflict.

  • Intel Report: Russia-Iran-India Coal Export Initiative

    Russia is bolstering its energy relations with India through a strategic partnership involving Iran for coal exports, leveraging the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) to facilitate coal exports.

  • Ep. 23 – “Central Asia – Italy” third meeting in Rome

    In the latest Geopolitical Report Podcast, we explored the recent high-level meeting between Italian and Central Asian republics’ foreign affairs ministers held in Rome.

  • Intel Report: Meeting Between Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping

    The meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping is of paramount importance in the current international landscape. Despite the regularity of their encounters, this visit holds unique significance, because both Moscow and Beijing want to send a powerful message to the international community about their enduring strategic partnership amidst global challenges.

  • 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.

  • Ep.10 – The Islamic State Wilayat Khorasan and the terrorist threat in Eurasia

    In this podcast episode, we analysed the threat posed by the Islamic State Vilayat Khorasan (IS-Khorasan) and its connection with Central Asian citizens . The podcast delves into various aspects of IS-Khorasan’s activities, including its involvement in terrorist attacks, recruitment strategies, and propaganda dissemination.

  • EDB Macroeconomic Review and EAEU Members’ Economic Performance

    Despite global economic uncertainties, the EDB region experienced robust recovery with an aggregate GDP growth of almost 4%. Internal drivers, such as high consumer and investment demand, were pivotal in sustaining this growth.

  • Iran’s Entry into the SCO: A Game-Changer in Eurasian Geopolitics

    Iran’s admittance to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) as a full member is a noteworthy step that has greatly impacted the geopolitical arena of the region.

  • Peace in Ukraine as a factor to stabilise the situation in Eurasia

    The beginning of the Ukraine conflict drew a line under the development of the geopolitical situation on the Eurasian continent over the past three decades since the beginning of the 1990s.

  • Trends of the integration processes in the Caspian Sea region

    The Second Caspian Sea Economic Forum highlighted regional countries’ strategies to implement their cooperation in logistics, transport corridors, tourism and energy projects.

  • “Central Asia – Russia” summit confirmed economic cooperation and Kremlin’s regional influence

    The first “Central Asia-Russia” summit in Astana confirmed the Russian importance in the region and the Kremlin’s strategy to increase economic cooperation with Central Asian republics.

  • Russia and Belarus increased joint projects and economic cooperation

    Due to the Ukraine conflict and the following Western sanctions, Russia and Belarus have increased their economic and trade cooperation by increasing joint projects in different fields.

  • SpecialEurasia attended the International Round Table “Caspian Economic Forum-2022”

    SpecialEurasia attended the International Round Table “Caspian Economic Forum-2022” together with experts and scholars from Caspian Sea countries, NGOs, and representatives of the Chamber of Trade and Industry of the Astrakhan region, mass media and state authorities, to discuss current geopolitical and economic dynamics in the region and forecast future trends.

  • Might Kazakhstan face internal separatism and ethnic problems?

    Recent propaganda on Telegram spread by a ‘foreign agent’ who promoted separatism in Kazakhstan highlighted possible future problems that the Central Asian republic might face since different ethnic minorities live in the country.

  • Russia about to boost cooperation with the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan

    Russia and the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) signed the most significant deal since the Taliban movement came to power last year, confirming Kremlin’s interests in the country and Moscow’s will to become a key regional actor.

  • Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan: causes and analysis of an endless border dispute

    Due to the borders drawn by the former Soviet Union with no regard for ethnic, political, economic, and cultural factors, the Central Asian countries Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan have faced each other for 31 years, and the recent military escalation highlighted regional instability and geopolitical strategies promoted by Dushanbe and Bishkek.

  • Geopolitical scenarios of the Donbas referendum

    The possibility that Donbas will soon hold a referendum to join the Russian Federation might significantly influence the Eurasian geopolitical chessboard by exacerbating the confrontation between Moscow and the West and, therefore, impacting regional and international political and socioeconomic dynamics.

  • Might humanitarian aid strengthen Russia-Pakistan relations?

    The Russian Federation’s humanitarian help to Pakistan might strengthen the political and economic relations between Moscow and Islamabad and support the Russian desire to expand its influence and presence in Central and South-East Asia.

  • Iranian possible membership in SCO: a geopolitical overview

    Iran signed a memorandum of commitment for its permanent membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, enhancing its role in the Eurasian chessboard and strengthening the Moscow-Beijing-Tehran axis.

  • Geopolitics of Ilham Aliyev’s visit to Italy

    Ilham Aliyev’s visit to Italy confirmed Baku’s interest in strengthening commercial and business partnerships with Rome and attracting Italian investments in the reconstruction process in the Nagorno-Karabakh territories, which are now under Azerbaijani control.

  • Eastern Economic Forum 2022 as a new stage in relations between Russia and India

    In the framework of the Eastern Economic Forum 2022, we met Dr Shoaib Khan to analyse the current state of relations between Russia and India, key areas of cooperation and expectations from the Forum.

  • SpecialEurasia stops its online activities for the Summer break

    SpecialEurasia decided to stop its online activities in August 2022 to organise next season’s projects and propose an updated website focused on geopolitical analysis, risk assessment, security monitoring and forecasting.

  • Tajikistan and China discussed economic, political and security cooperation

    Tajikistan and China discussed economic, political and regional security cooperation, confirming Beijing’s rising role in Tajik local dynamics and Central Asia at the expense of Moscow’s regional strategy.

  • Russia and Saudi Arabia discussed the situation in the global oil market

    The recent phone conversation between the President of Russia and the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia might be interpreted as the Kremlin’s move to counter the recent U.S. President Joe Biden’s official visit to Riyadh.

  • The Kazakhstan energy politics: is oil diversification a geopolitical conundrum?

    In a world of growing polarity, Kazakhstan has been attempting to portray itself as a bridge connecting the East and the West. However, the so-called Russian “special operation” in Ukraine has forced the Central Asian nation to distance itself gradually from Moscow.

  • The number of terrorists and extremists has increased in Tajikistan

    In Tajikistan, local security forces and authorities emphasised the rising threat of terrorism and extremism in the country in the last six months, confirming that terrorist organisations such as the Islamic State have been able to exploit local disappointment and the unresolved issues that in Gorno-Badakhshan.

  • The Sixth Caspian Sea Summit boosted cooperation between littoral countries

    The sixth summit of the Caspian Sea states underlined the region’s geopolitical importance and the desire of every country involved to resolve legal status and issues and promote cooperation in transport, logistics and trade.

  • Turkey discovered a massive reserve or rare earth elements

    The discovery of a massive deposit of rare earth elements in Turkey might change the geopolitical dynamics in the Eurasian chessboard since Ankara might challenge China, which has had the leading role in the market until now. Furthermore, this finding might change the domestic political scenario in Turkey and quiet doubts and disappointment about the country’s economic performance.

  • Mass riots and protests in the Uzbek autonomous Republic of Karakalpakstan

    Protests in the autonomous Republic of Karakalpakstan against proposed amendments to the Constitution of Uzbekistan raised the question of Karakalpak’s complete independence from the Uzbek central government.

  • Russia and Iran: boosting strategic partnership to counter Western pressure

    Although Russian – Iranian ties date back to the Islamic Revolution, Moscow’s ongoing conflict in Ukraine (or special military operation as the Kremlin has always declared) and Tehran’s nuclear ambitions have strengthened the cooperation and pushed these Western adversaries together.

  • Tension between Greece and Turkey reaches new heights

    Over the past two months, the tension in Greek-Turkish relations has reached new heights. What triggered it seemed to have been the age-old Turkish claims concerning the continental shelf delimitation and the total demilitarisation of the Greek Islands in the Eastern Aegean.

  • SPIEF 2022: Kazakhstan strengthens economic cooperation with Tatarstan and Bashkortostan

    Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s official visit to the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF 2022) confirmed the diplomatic, economic and political partnership between Russia and Kazakhstan and the strategic role that Tatarstan and Bashkortostsn play in promoting Moscow-Nursultan relations.

  • Hayat Tahrir al-Sham’s threat in the Russian Federation

    The Russian Federation is not immune to jihadist propaganda and terrorist activities. Arrests in the last months of people connected to Hayat Tahrir al-Sham have demonstrated that this terrorist organisation has created or attempted to create a network in different Russian regions.

  • The SCO in the system of new Uzbekistan’s foreign policy. An interview with Vladimir Norov

    SpecialEurasia published in media partnership with Dunyo Information Agency the interview of the acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan, Vladimir Norov, about the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation and the Uzbek new foreign policy.

  • SPIEF 2022, Russian economic strategy and international business

    The Russian Federation will host international business companies and government representatives at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF 2022), an event that underlines the Kremlin’s economic strategy and foreign politics in Eurasia and the global arena.

  • Tokaev’s new Kazakhstan: the dawn of the “Second Republic”?

    The constitutional referendum in Kazakhstan marked a historical event aimed at consolidating the final transition from a super-presidential form of government to a presidential republic with an influential parliament and an accountable government.

  • The Taliban between state and non-state actors: a double-edged sword

    Geopolitical Report ISSN 2785-2598 Volume 18 Issue 2 – The 2021 proclamation of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan reveals several straightforward and/or controversial relationships with state and non-state figures at the regional level. This intricate web of relations plays a role in outlining the Taliban regime’s assets and challenges.

  • Islamic State’s propaganda in Eurasia: analysis of the magazine al-Naba N.334

    Through the analysis of the weekly issue N. 334 of the al-Naba newsletter, the official media product of the Islamic State, it is possible to assess the threat in operational terms of the jihadist organisation in Eurasia.

  • Italy discovers business opportunities in Kyrgyzstan

    Kyrgyzstan and Italy recently celebrated the 30th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations. Recent official meetings between Italian and Kyrgyz political and business representatives underlined Italy’s interest in deepening cooperation with central Asian markets.

  • CIS countries strengthened military cooperation

    The recent Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) meeting underlined the Kremlin’s strategy to strengthen its influence in Eurasia through military cooperation and diplomacy. In the aftermath of the Ukrainian Crisis and with the increasing influence of China’s Belt and Road Initiative, Russia confirms its desire to be the principal player in Eurasia.

  • Russian economy is shifting toward Eurasian markets through Iran

    The Western sanctions against Russia caused by the Ukraine conflict have changed the Kremlin’s foreign policy, which currently seems to be more oriented toward the Eurasian market, as the recent Iran-Russia trade conference highlighted.

  • Russia and Iran intensify trade and economic ties

    While the Western world is increasingly moving away from Russian exports, Moscow and Tehran are taking measures to intensify trade and economic cooperation, as evidenced by intensive negotiations between the parties.

  • Pakistan awaits the signing of the JCPOA to boost its regional role in Eurasia

    The possible signing of the JCPOA might support Pakistan’s desire to play a strategic and logistic role in the Eurasian energy market linking transit corridors and pipelines.

  • Islamic State’s new leader and future threats in Eurasia

    After the Islamic State (IS) leadership announced the appointment of the new organisation’s Caliph, Abu al-Hassan al-Hashimi al-Quraysh, we might predict increasing terrorist attacks and operations in Eurasia, especially in the AfPak, Syria and Iraq.

  • La diplomazia del nucleare russo nello spazio post-Sovietico

    E’ stato pubblicato oggi il primo report dal titolo “La diplomazia del nucleare russo nello spazio post-Sovietico” facente parte del progetto “Geopolitics of Nuclear Energy in Eurasia” avviato da SpecialEurasia in partnership con ASRIE Analytica, il CeSEM – Centro Studi Eurasia Mediterraneo e Opinio Juris – Law & Politics Review.

  • Il Generale di Divisione (ris) Mario Ruggiero partecipa al Webinar “Sicurezza e minaccia terroristica nello scacchiere geopolitico euroasiatico”

    Il Generale di Divisione (ris.) Mario Ruggiero, attualmente Direttore del Centro Studi Esercito, prenderà parte al Webinar “Sicurezza e minaccia terroristica nello scacchiere geopolitico euroasiatico”organizzato il giorno 16 dicembre 2021 alle ore 19.00. 

  • Eurasia tra interessi geopolitici e minacce alla sicurezza. Il commento di Silvia Boltuc

    Nel quadro del Webinar “Sicurezza e minaccia terroristica nello scacchiere geopolitico euroasiatico” la Dott.ssa Silvia Boltuc ha fornito una panoramica dello scacchiere geopolitico dell’Eurasia e sottolineato i principali fattori di destabilizzazione regionale.

  • Eurasia tra interessi geopolitici e minacce alla sicurezza. Il commento di Daniele Garofalo e Riccardo Valle

    Nel quadro del Webinar “Sicurezza e minaccia terroristica nello scacchiere geopolitico euroasiatico” il Dott. Daniele Garofalo e il Dott. Riccardo Valle hanno illustrato quali siano le minacce jihadiste imminenti nella regione dell’Eurasia e quali potrebbero essere gli sviluppi futuri alla luce degli eventi recenti in Afghanistan.

  • Eurasia tra interessi geopolitici e minacce alla sicurezza. Il commento di Stefano Vernole

    Nel quadro del Webinar “Sicurezza e minaccia terroristica nello scacchiere geopolitico euroasiatico” il Dott. Stefano Vernole ha illustrato quali siano a suo parere gli attuali interessi strategici, le sfide e le minacce che interesseranno nel futuro immediato la regione euroasiatica.

  • Call for Papers “Geopolitics of Nuclear Energy in Eurasia”

    We are looking for contributions for our publication titled “Geopolitics of Nuclear Energy in Eurasia”, which will focus the attention on the role of nuclear energy in Eurasian countries’ policies and economic strategy.

  • Russia-Iran entente on Eurasian current issues and dynamics

    The recent telephone talk between Putin and Raisi highlighted Russia-Iran cooperation on geopolitical, security, and economic issues in Eurasia and Moscow-Tehran’s desire to strengthen their partnership and collaboration on Afghanistan, Syria, Nagorno-Karabakh.

  • Webinar “Sicurezza e minaccia terroristica nello scacchiere geopolitico euroasiatico”

      SpecialEurasia  organizza un webinar dal titolo “Sicurezza e minaccia terroristica nello scacchiere geopolitico euroasiatico” il cui obiettivo è quello di analizzare il problema del terrorismo e della propaganda jihadista in una regione strategicamente importante come quella euroasiatica.

  • CIS meeting and the Russian strategy in Eurasia

    The recent CIS meeting underlined the Kremlin’s strategy to strengthen its influence in Eurasia through military cooperation and diplomacy. In an era characterised by confrontation with the United States and the rise of China’s Belt and Road Initiative, Russia confirms its desire to be the principal player in Eurasia.

  • Tehran meeting on Afghanistan underlines Iranian regional strategy

    The meeting on Afghanistan organised in Tehran confirms the Iranian desire to have a major role in Afghan and regional dynamics and stressed how several Asian countries are strongly promoting greater regional cooperation that in the future might contrast Western local interests and presence.

  • Fundamentals of SpecialEurasia geopolitical model

      SpecialEurasia has elaborated its geopolitical model to support daily activities and produce reports, risk assessments, analyses, and support the decision-making process.

  • Iran-Russia cooperation might support Tehran’s foreign strategy in Eurasia

    The meeting between the Iranian Foreign Affairs Minister Amir Abdollahian and his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov highlights that Iran seeks to strengthen its cooperation with Russia to support its new foreign policy based on regional cooperation and commercial trade.

  • Relazioni Tagikistan-Afghanistan e possibile escalation regionale

    La repubblica centro asiatica del Tagikistan è divenuta il centro della resistenza afghana nel Panjshir e il primo baluardo contro il Governo dei talebani in Afghanistan, fattore che ha indotto Mosca a richiedere un dialogo tra Dushanbe e Kabul per evitare una possibile escalation e un conflitto regionale.

  • Iran e Kirghizistan discutono la cooperazione regionale

    Il 21 settembre ha preso il via la 76° sessione dell’Assemblea generale delle Nazioni Unite. I rappresentanti degli Stati che hanno preso parte all’evento, tra cui Iran e Kirghizistan, ne hanno approfittato per svolgere una serie di incontri a margine e attuare le loro strategie regionali attraverso accordi bilaterali e memorandum d’intesa.

  • Iran increases its cooperation with Russia

    Due to the U.S. sanctions, Iran has shifted its foreign policy looking for regional actors with whom to reach a new partnership. Therefore, in the last years, we have witnessed an increase in cooperation between Tehran and Moscow in different fields.

  • International Conference on Cooperation between Central Asia and South Asia in Tashkent

    The International Conference on Cooperation between Central Asia and South Asia in Tashkent highlighted regional geopolitical dynamics, international actors’ interests in Central and South Asia and possible future cooperation and alliances to face emerging socioeconomic issues.

  • Cooperazione transfrontaliera Iran-Pakistan in ottica geopolitica euroasiatica

    Il recente accordo tra Iran e Pakistan per il controllo e la messa in sicurezza dell’area di frontiera evidenzia un possibile avvicinamento di Teheran e Islamabad in ottica geopolitica con possibili ripercussioni nella vicina regione dell’Asia Centrale,in special modo a seguito del ritiro delle truppe statunitensi dall’Afghanistan e dell’ampliamento degli investimenti cinesi in supporto alla Belt and Road Initiative.

  • Le relazioni Mosca-Teheran nello scacchiere geopolitico dell’Eurasia

    Negli ultimi anni si è assistito ad una intensificazione dei legami di cooperazione fra Russia ed Iran, complici le sanzioni imposte alla Repubblica Islamica dagli Stati Uniti ed i difficili rapporti fra Mosca e Washington, che hanno finito per avvicinare ulteriormente le potenze regionali che condividono scenari ed interessi comuni.

  • The Nagorno-Karabakh conflict might destabilise the entire Eurasian region

    The Caucasus might become the theatre of a new conflict whose consequences will impact the entire Eurasian region if the international community does not stop the military escalation at the borders of the de-facto Republic of Nagorno-Karabakh and Azerbaijan. 

  • Raffreddamento dei rapporti Mosca-Minsk: arrestati 33 contractors russi in Bielorussia

    I servizi di sicurezza bielorussi ed i media locali hanno riportato la notizia dell’arresto di 33 contractors russi della compania Wagner accusati di pianificare azioni di destabilizzazione del paese in vista delle elezioni presidenziali previste per il 9 agosto 2020. Tale evento sottolinea ancora una volta come i rapporti Mosca – Minsk si siano raffreddati con la Bielorussia pronta a guardare verso l’Occidente e la Cina.

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