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…
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…
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.

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