Tag: Giuliano Bifolchi

  • Saudi Arabia and Uzbekistan continue strengthening investment cooperation and bilateral relations

    Recent negotiations between Saudi Arabia and Uzbekistan on investment cooperation confirmed Riyadh’s strategy in Central Asia based on financial support to local governments’ infrastructural projects and humanitarian aid.

  • Analisi e valutazione del rischio geopolitico in Asia centrale

    Obiettivo di questo paper è quello di valutare il rischio geopolitico dell’Asia centrale prendendo in esame le dinamiche geopolitiche regionali e le problematiche che potrebbero comportare destabilizzazione e mancanza di sicurezza.

  • Geopolitics of the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Oblast (GBAO)

    The Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Oblast (GBAO) might be considered one of Central Asia’s most strategically important areas, attracting multiple global powers’ attention. Under Dushanbe’s control, the region has experimented with the confrontation between the central authority and the local population.

  • Asia centrale: dinamiche regionali e interessi internazionali

    Questa ricerca mira ad analizzare gli sviluppi geopolitici centroasiatici prendendo in considerazione i recenti eventi che hanno influenzato lo scacchiere eurasiatico come lo scontro tra la Russia e l’Occidente, il confronto tra Stati Uniti e Cina e la volontà di emergere come potenze regionali di Turchia, India e monarchie del Golfo.

  • Elezioni parlamentari in Kazakhstan: stabilità interna e prospettive per gli investitori

    Le elezioni parlamentari in Kazakhstan potrebbero dare stabilità al paese e completare il processo di riforme avviato lo scorso anno volto a garantire sicurezza interna, supporto al Governo e al presidente così come a rassicurare gli investitori sul mercato interno kazako.

  • Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan border dispute: might CSTO guarantee regional security?

    CSTO Secretary General Imangali Tasmagambetov’s visits to Bishkek and Dushanbe marked the Russian-led military organisations’ attempt to play a prominent role in resolving the Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan border dispute and, therefore, stabilising the region.

  • Geopolitics of Russia-Uzbekistan-Kazakhstan’s ‘trilateral gas union’ in Central Asia

    Russia-Uzbekistan-Kazakhstan’s ‘trilateral gas union’ might represent geopolitical leverage in favour of Moscow and Beijing because it might simultaneously satisfy the Chinese energy market’s needs and support the Russian and Chinese foreign policy in Central Asia.

  • United Arab Emirates and Eurasian Economic Union might establish a free trade zone

    The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Eurasian Economic Union  (EAEU) member countries discussed the establishment of a free trade zone, which might become a significant step in strengthening Emirati financial and economic presence in the Eurasian geopolitical chessboard and support Russian financial strategy to contrast Western sanctions’ consequences.

  • Ukraine conflict and the Muslim Corp “Kavkaz”

    The presence of the Musul’manskij korpus “Kavkaz” in the Ukraine conflict stressed the significant role that volunteer battalions have in supporting Kyiv and fighting against the Russian Federation, which they consider an imminent threat to the Ukrainian territory and the Muslim umma.

  • Russian FSB neutralised terrorist organisations’ supporters operating in different regions

    In Russia, the detention of five people connected with the terrorist organisation Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, and a person linked to Katiba al-Tawhid wal-Jihad confirmed FSB’s effort to guarantee regional security and avoid the link between local Russian citizens and terrorist organisations operating in the Middle East.

  • Kazan Forum 2023 e la strategia russa nel mondo islamico

    Il forum economico “Russia – Mondo islamico” che si svolgerà a Kazan nel maggio 2023 sottolinea l’importanza che il mondo musulmano ha nella politica estera russa, in special modo a seguito delle imposizioni delle sanzioni occidentali che hanno spinto Mosca a riversare i propri interessi su mercati alternativi.

  • Pakistani ammunition supply to Ukraine and Moscow-Islamabad relations

    In the context of the Ukraine conflict and the changing geopolitical scenario in Eurasia, Islamabad denied the ammunition supply to Ukraine to avoid any possible deterioration of the relations with the Russian Federation, which is actively involved in promoting the Pakistani energy and logistic markets.

  • Italy and Turkmenistan discussed business opportunities: might Rome support EU policy in Central Asia?

    The recent meeting between the Turkmen ambassador to Italy and the Italian Trade Agency’s representatives highlighted business potentialities between the two countries, Rome’s desire to increase its presence in the Turkmen and Central Asia markets, and Ashgabat’s strategy to diversify its commercial partners.

  • Risk Assessment: foreign fighters, battaglioni di volontari in Ucraina e minaccia terroristica

    La presenza di foreign fighters e battaglioni di volontari in Ucraina accresce il rischio geopolitico dello scacchiere strategico eurasiatico essendo questi attori non statali impegnati attualmente nel combattere le forze armate russe e al contempo collegati direttamente o indirettamente con membri della diaspora o della militanza armata-jihadista che negli ultimi anni hanno operato nello spazio post-sovietico e in Medio Oriente.

  • Kazakhstan and the United States discussed cooperation in the field of energy security

    Geopolitical Report ISSN 2785-2598 Volume 27 Issue 4 – The recent meeting between Kazakh and U.S. representatives in Washington stressed Astana’s desire to balance its foreign policy between the West, Russia, and China, and the White House strategy to increase its presence in the Central Asian republic.

  • Islamic Banking in Russia: Why Does It Matter?

    The Kremlin’s project to evaluate the opportunity to implement Islamic banking in Russia might support the national economy, attract foreign investors from the Arab-Muslim world, and counter the consequences of Western sanctions imposed against Moscow due to the Ukraine conflict.

  • Tajikistan increases its counterterrorist readiness through military drills in Fakhrabad

    Recent counterterrorism military drills in Tajikistan highlighted Dushanbe’s necessity to upgrade its readiness and expertise in facing terrorist threats inside the country and jihadist activities from neighbouring areas of Afghanistan.

  • Geopolitical risk of Iran and the Caucasus: what to watch in 2023

    In 2023, military escalations, domestic political turmoil, and economic crises might increase Iran and the Caucasus’ geopolitical risk and threaten regional security, whose consequences might broadly destabilise the Eurasian strategic chessboard.

  • Geopolitical risk in Central Asia and AfPak: what to watch in 2023

    In 2023, foreign actors’ interests, terrorism, authoritarianism, and economic slowdown might threaten Central Asia and AfPak’s security and stability and increase regional geopolitical risk.

  • Pakistan: militants seized a counterterrorism centre. Might Islamabad guarantee national security?

    Since Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ended the ceasefire with the Pakistani Government, security has worsened in the country. Recent violent attacks in Pakistan and militants’ seizure of the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) compound in the Bannu district have also alarmed neighbouring countries and foreign investors who are worried about future Pakistani stability.

  • The Balkans: security and terrorist threat. An interview with Marija Djoric

    Geopolitical Report ISSN 2785-2598 Volume 26 Issue 3 – SpecialEurasia met with the Serbian university professor Marija Djoric to discuss the current security situation and terrorist threat in the Balkans.

  • Nagorno-Karabakh/Artsakh: Azerbaijan’s strategy might lead to a humanitarian crisis and a military escalation

    Azerbaijan’s transport and gas supply blockade of the Nagorno-Karabakh/Artsakh might cause a regional humanitarian crisis and evolve into a military escalation capable of destabilising the South Caucasus.

  • Kyrgyzstan and the Middle East: Zhaparov discussed joint projects with UAE

    Zhaparov’s official visit to Abu Dhabi confirms Kyrgyzstan’s interest in developing an economic partnership with the United Arab Emirates and the Emirati desire to enhance its presence and influence in the Central Asian republic.

  • Dagestan – Azerbaijan cooperation in transport and logistics supports Russian regional strategy

    The commercial and political partnership between Dagestan and Azerbaijan might support the increasing relations between Moscow and Baku and implement the Russian foreign policy in the South Caucasus and the Caspian Sea region.

  • Russia confirms its strategic interests in Abkhazia and the South Caucasus

    The Russian State Duma’s official visit to Abkhazia confirms the Kremlin’s presence in the South Caucasus and the Abkhaz territory’s strategic role in Russia’s foreign policy. Moscow-Sukhum improving relations stress the Russian desire to confirm its influence in the Caucasus in a challenging time characterised by the Ukraine conflict and the confrontation with the West.

  • Discovering Russia’s key foreign target through Stavropol’s economic strategy

    Stavropol authorities’ desire to open trade offices abroad might underline Russia’s strategic economic goal in the Eurasian geopolitical chessboard, especially in Azerbaijan, Iran, China, and the United Arab Emirates.

  • Armenia’s prospect in the changing world: an interview with Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan

    Considering the South Caucasus’ current geopolitical scenario, we discussed with Vahagn Khachaturyan, President of the Republic of Armenia, the country’s prospects in the changing world and possible regional developments to assess local stability and security and evaluate Armenia’s potentialities.

  • Established the Turkic ‘Turan Battalion’ in Ukraine to fight against Russian armed forces

    The creation of the Turan Battalion confirmed that the Ukraine conflict had become the perfect battleground for international fighters and contractors united by the desire to fight against the Russian Federation and promote their ideologies and goals.

  • Ingushetia: IT Park “Adam Khamkhoev” between economic development and social promotion

    The establishment of an IT Park in Ingushetia named after Adam Khamkhoev, killed in May 2022 in Ukraine, underlined local and central authorities’ desire to promote economic development and support Kremlin’s narrative related to heroism and national unity.

  • Cultural/fashion diplomacy and economy in Armenia: the story behind Udivila

    During SpecialEurasia’s official mission to Yerevan, our team met with Armenian female entrepreneurs who founded the brand Udivila, which promotes Armenian culture and attempts to carve out a slide of a market where Armenia has not yet been present.

  • The National Resistance Front of Afghanistan: an interview with Hamid Saifi

    SpecialEurasia had the opportunity to interview Hamid Saifi, a former Afghanistan National Army commanding officer (5thBrigade of the 203rd Thunder Corps) and current member of the National Resistance Front of Afghanistan, to discuss the actual situation on the ground, the NRF strategy and deepen our knowledge about the local dynamics in Afghanistan.

  • The North Caucasus connects Russia with the Middle East and Africa

    The Stavropol territory welcomed representatives from the Middle East and Africa in the event “North Caucasus in the Changing World”, whose goal was to create a link between the region and potential foreign investors and markets.

  • “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.

  • Tajikistan between CSTO and U.S. military support to defend its borders and domestic stability

    While the CSTO military exercises were taking place in Tajikistan, Dushanbe received U.S. representatives who confirmed Washington’s interest and strategy in strengthening the security and defence of the Tajik-Afghan borders.

  • Ukraine conflict, Ramzan Kadyrov’s strategic communications and possible future scenarios

    Since the beginning of the Ukraine conflict, the Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov has played a decisive and influential role in assisting the Russian military operations on the ground with his kadyrovtsy and Chechen troops and supporting the Kremlin’s ideological confrontation with the West.

  • Islamic State cell arrested in Russian Stavropol territory

    Recent arrests of Russian citizens in the Stavropol territory linked with the Islamic State confirmed that jihadist propaganda penetrated the Russian territory by exploiting local problems and influencing the Muslim communities disseminated in the country, especially in the North Caucasus, where the Kremlin has contrasted local militancy and religious extremism.

  • 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.

  • United Arab Emirates cultural diplomacy in Dagestan

    The Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in the Russian Federation organised an event in the city of Makhachkala to promote the national culture and create a link with Dagestan, a strategic North Caucasian republic located on the Caspian Sea.

  • Russian domestic politics: promoting Dagestan culture among the ethnic Russians

    Kremlin’s promotion of Dagestan culture and society in Sochi underlines Moscow’s goal to contrast Kavkazophobia and, simultaneously, improve the link between ethnic Russians and local ethnic Dagestani groups since this North Caucasian republic has a strategic role in the Caspian Sea region.

  • Will Georgia open a “second front” against Russia?

    Georgian authorities denied that Tbilisi would hold a referendum to open a “second front” against the Russian Federation, destabilising the South Caucasus and threatening the Georgian economy, which is heavily dependent on the Russian market.

  • Azerbaijani military aggression against Armenia threatens the stability of the South Caucasus

    The Azerbaijani army’s aggression against Armenia raises concerns about the stability of the South Caucasus, an area which plays a fundamental role in the EU Energy Security Strategy.

  • 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.

  • U.S. drone strike killed al-Qaeda’s leader Ayman al-Zawahiri in Afghanistan

    The killing of al-Qaeda’s leader Ayman al-Zawahiri in Kabul by a U.S. drone strike confirmed Washington’s interests in the region and the Taliban’s policy to host terrorist organisations’ high-ranking leaders in the country, which has become a “safe heaven” for different jihadist groups.

  • Tehrik-e Taliban Tajikistan and terrorist threat in Tajikistan and Central Asia

    The establishment of Tehrik-e Taliban Tajikistan (TTT) alarmed Dushanbe Government. It highlighted how the security situation in Central Asia linked with Afghanistan has deteriorated since the Taliban took power in Kabul in August 2021.

  • Central Asian republics between socio-economic projects, popular protests, terrorist threats and the Afghan dilemma

    Central Asian republics want to establish solid regional cooperation to promote socio-economic projects to stabilise the area and contrast rising problems such as widespread disappointment and protests, terrorist threats and security issues related to the current situation in Afghanistan.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Online book presentation “Conflict in Ukraine: geopolitical risk, jihadist propaganda and threat for Europe”: a summary

    On June 24th, 2022, SpecialEurasia, in cooperation with Criminalità e Giustizia, CISINT, Cesintel, IPA, ADR 360 and CCMN, organised an online webinar to present the book “Conflict in Ukraine: geopolitical risk, jihadist propaganda and threat for Europe”.

  • Presentazione del libro “Conflitto in Ucraina: rischio geopolitico, propaganda jihadista e minaccia per l’Europa” a Roma

    Si è svolta a Roma il giorno martedì 21 giugno 2022 la presentazione del libro “Conflitto in Ucraina: rischio geopolitico, propaganda jihadista e minaccia per l’Europa” organizzata da EastWest, moderata da Matteo Meloni, che ha visto gli interventi degli autori Silvia Boltuc, Giuliano Bifolchi e Daniele Garofalo.

  • Uncertainty and instability in contemporary Afghanistan

    Since the U.S. troops’ withdrawal and the Taliban’s rise to power, Afghanistan has witnessed huge uncertainty, instability and destabilisation due to the terrorist threat and criminal activities, economic problems, interethnic confrontation aggravated by the Taliban interim government, and regional and international geopolitical interests.

  • 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.

  • Conflitto in Ucraina: rischio geopolitico, propaganda jihadista e minaccia per l’Europa

    Il libro “Conflitto in Ucraina: rischio geopolitico, propaganda jihadista e minaccia per l’Europa” pubblicato da Enigma Edizioni è nato da un progetto di SpecialEurasia con l’obiettivo di analizzare il rischio geopolitico derivante dalla propaganda jihadista e dalla presenza dei foreign fighters nel conflitto ucraino e le possibili ripercussioni per il continente europeo. 

  • Iran and Tajikistan expanded their cooperation in different fields

    Iran and Tajikistan marked a significant step in their bilateral relations after the meeting of the Iranian and Tajik presidents and the signing of 16 cooperation agreements which stressed Tehran’s cultural diplomacy in Central Asia and Dushanbe’s attempt to diversify its foreign partners.

  • Italy intensifies its relations with Uzbekistan and promotes its strategy in Central Asia

    Italy recently discussed further cooperation with Uzbekistan, showing Rome’s attempt to play a more influential role in Central Asia by being engaged in a strategic market where Italian companies might export their know-how and products while the Italian authorities might diversify trade and energy imports.

  • Political tensions and security threats in Tajikistan

    Recent clashes in Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region, border security problems with Afghanistan and the last Islamic State terrorist attack have underlined the problematic situation that Tajikistan needs to manage to guarantee national stability and security.

  • Ukraine conflict’s impact on cyber landscape and potential threats

    Recent cyber attacks against Italian government websites highlighted the Ukraine conflict’s impact on the cyber landscape and possible future threats to Europe and Russia’s public institutions and private businesses.

  • Ukraine conflict and Muslim ‘mujahideen’ among the Russian forces

    Since several Muslim soldiers are fighting in Ukraine among the ranks of the Russian troops, there is considerable debate and propaganda if they can be considered ‘mujahideen’ who fight in ‘the path of Allah’ or ‘disbelievers’.

  • Corso online in Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) e Geopolitica per il giornalismo investigativo a maggio 2022

    SpecialEurasia e il Centro Studi Roma 3000 presentano l’edizione congiunta del corso di formazione operativa dedicato all’Open Source Intelligence e alla geopolitica per il giornalismo investigativo il cui obiettivo è quello di fornire le necessarie e fondamentali conoscenze per condurre un’analisi delle fonti aperte e supportare il processo di conoscenza del rischio geopolitico e la redazione di report e articoli.

  • Geopolitical risk of foreign mercenaries and fighters in the Ukraine conflict

    According to the Russian Defense Ministry, several foreign fighters from different countries are fighting in Ukraine to support Kyiv’s Government. On the other hand, Middle Eastern newspapers reported that Syrian and Iranian fighters might arrive in Ukraine to fight among the Kremlin’s ranks.

  • Summary of the Webinar “Afghanistan: geopolitical interests, humanitarian crisis and security”

    On April 6th, 2022, SpecialEurasia organised the webinar “Afghanistan: geopolitical interests, humanitarian crisis and security” to address the Italian public opinion on the current situation of the Afghan people after the U.S. troops’ withdrawal and the Taliban’s seize of power.

  • Geopolitics of South Ossetia’s possible annexation to Russia

    South Ossetia considers the eventuality to join the Russian Federation through a referendum that will change the geopolitical chessboard of the Caucasus and influence the dynamics between Moscow and Tbilisi.

  • Nagorno-Karabakh conflict might influence Moscow-Baku relations

    The recent military escalation at the Nagorno-Karabakh/Azerbaijan border, which caused victims from both sides, could negatively affect relations between Moscow and Baku and plunge the region into a new geopolitical, security, and socio-political crisis.

  • Russia and Azerbaijan discussed the “Green Corridor”

    Russia and Azerbaijan discussed the “Green Corridor” project, which might become an alternative trade route to counter Western sanctions and strengthen Moscow-Baku relations in the Caucasus and the Caspian Sea region.

  • Ukraine conflict and cybercriminals

    The Ukraine conflict has highlighted the prominent role that cybercriminals and hackers might play in a contemporary war characterised by the extensive use of tech products, social media and the Internet. 

  • 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.

  • Ukraine conflict, the North Caucasus, and Russian Muslim leaders’ support to the Kremlin

    Since the Ukraine conflict has attracted foreign fighters and the Russian Armed Forces have among their soldiers Muslim believers, the leaders of the Russian Muslim organisations released a statement supporting the Kremlin.

  • Russian companies’ interests in Afghanistan and TAPI

    During the last few days, Russian companies have shown interest in supporting the TAPI pipeline project and the Taliban in reparing their helicopters and training personnel highlighting the Kremlin’s strategy in Central Asia and Afghanistan.

  • Ukraine conflict, Chechnya and the Gulf Arab countries

    While the Russian military forces are approaching Kyiv, Chechnya is trying to play its diplomatic role in the Gulf Arab countries to support the Russian Federation in the international arena.

  • The terrorist attack in Pakistan highlights regional instability

    The recent terrorist attack in Peshawar underlined security problems in Pakistan linked to different terrorist groups that operate in the region, especially between the Afghan-Pakistani border, and stressed Islamabad and Kabul’s current inability to completely contrast the Islamic State’s threat.

  • Ukraine conflict, foreign fighters and European security

    The Ukraine conflict has attracted the attention of foreign fighters eager to fight against the Russian troops and the Chechen kadyrovtsy. If the war lasts longer than Moscow planned, there is a severe threat that Ukraine might evolve into a battleground where foreign fighters will promote terrorism and jihadist propaganda.

  • Ukraine conflict: cyber warfare and geopolitical risk

    As long as Russian and Ukrainian troops are fighting each other on the ground, Anonymous started cyber warfare against the Kremlin, showing that in the 21st century, countries and non-state actors might fight a war on different levels.

  • Ukraine conflict, kadyrovtsy and Chechnya

    The Chechen kadyrovtsy might have been deployed in Ukraine to support the Russian troops. This news caused the reaction of the Caucasus Emirate and underlined the important role that Chechnya plays in the Kremlin’s foreign policy and military strategy.

  • Russia starts military operations in Ukraine

    The Russian Federation launched a military operation in Ukraine and threatened consequences for those who interfered in the conflict supporting Kyiv.

  • Corso online in Open Source Intelligence e Geopolitica a marzo 2022

    SpecialEurasia, il Centro Studi Roma 3000  e ASRIE Analytica presentano l’edizione congiunta del corso di formazione operativa dedicato all’Open Source Intelligence e alla geopolitica il cui obiettivo è quello di fornire le necessarie e fondamentali conoscenze per condurre un’analisi delle fonti aperte e supportare il processo di conoscenza del rischio geopolitico.

  • In Afghanistan drug trafficking and terrorism are increasing among regional concerns

    Recent reports have underlined that drug trafficking, terrorist attacks, and Islamic State activities are Afghanistan’s leading dangers that can jeopardise local security and Central Asian dynamics.

  • “Storia del Caucaso del Nord tra presenza russa, Islam e terrorismo” di Giuliano Bifolchi

    Giuliano Bifolchi, Research Manager di SpecialEurasia, analizza il processo storico, culturale e religioso della regione nord caucasica nel suo libro “Storia del Caucaso del Nord tra presenza russa, Islam e terrorismo” pubblicato da Anteo Edizioni.

  • Taliban reported a meeting with Ahmad Massoud and Ismail Khan in Tehran

    The Foreign Affairs Minister of the Taliban interim Government Amir Khan Muttaqi said that he had met with the head of the National Resistance Front Ahmad Massoud and the leader of the Herat militia Mohammad Ismail Khan in Tehran.

  • Geopolitical consequences of the political crisis in Kazakhstan

    The recent Kazakh political crisis and the CSTO military intervention in the country marked a new phase in the geopolitics of Central Asia since the Kremlin re-established its grip on the Republic of Kazakhstan after having military and politically supported President Toqayev.

  • Webinar “Geopolitica e conflitti nel Caucaso: sfide attuali e sviluppi futuri”

    SpecialEurasia  organizza un webinar dal titolo “Geopolitica e conflitti nel Caucaso: sfide attuali e sviluppi futuri” il cui obiettivo è quello di analizzare l’attuale situazione della regione caucasica focalizzando l’attenzione sulle problematiche e le opportunità che questa area di primaria importanza strategica offre.

  • Uyghur militants in Afghanistan: a possible threat for China

    The presence of Uyghur suicide bombers in the ranks of the Islamic State-Khorasan increases Beijing’s fears about the threat to China’s national security emanating from Afghanistan.

  • Mapping and monitoring terrorist activities in Afghanistan in 2021

    We have monitored terrorist and violent attacks in Afghanistan in 2021 and produced an interactive map to assess which regions are affected mainly by terrorist organisations and analyse how terrorism has evolved or changed since the Taliban’s rise to power.

  • Tajikistan and the European Union discussed an expanded cooperation agreement

    The European Union seeks to increase its economic partnership with Tajikistan to strengthen Brussels’ position in Central Asia and become part of Central Asia’s ‘New Great Game’ after the U.S. troops’ withdrawal from Afghanistan.

  • Tatarstan’s role in Kyrgyz economic diversification and investments attraction

    The recent official visit of the President of Tatarstan in Bishkek and the forum ‘Tatarstan – Kyrgyzstan’ highlighted the role that Kazan might play in supporting the Russian strategy in the Kyrgyz republic by improving economic cooperation and trade turnover.

  • The Russian strategy in the Middle East. An interview with Alexander Hoffmann

    Since the so-called Arab Spring and concurrently with the U.S. slow disengagement from the Middle East, the Russian Federation has become a significant geopolitical actor in the Arab-Muslim world. Understanding Russian foreign policy with key Middle Eastern geopolitical actors and the Russian state companies’ activities is fundamental to forecasting possible future trends in the area.

  • 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.

  • Italy and Kyrgyzstan strengthened their relations

    The recent visit of the Kyrgyz Foreign Affairs Minister to Italy and his meetings with the Italian counterpart highlighted the Italian attempt to become more involved in the Central Asian market and dynamics and Bishkek’s desire to expand its diplomatic and economic relations to diversify its portfolio of partners and decrease the influence of Russia and China in the country.

  • AUCC supports U.S. economic cooperation with Uzbekistan

    Thanks to the support of the American-Uzbek Chamber of Commerce, the United States aims at strengthening its economic presence in Uzbekistan, considering the strategic role that Tashkent plays in Central Asian dynamics and transport corridors and Afghan domestic politics.

  • Chinese military base in Tajikistan: regional implications

    China might expand its military presence in Central Asia by establishing bases in those countries where Beijing has invested financial funds to support the Belt and Road Initiative. At the same time, since the U.S. troops withdraw from Kabul, Beijigin aims to control border dynamics with Afghanistan, particularly in Tajikistan, and fill the vacuum left by Western military forces.

  • Geopolitics of UAE investments in Central Asia

    The United Arab Emirates are among the Gulf countries the most active in Central Asia, as demonstrated by the participation of an Emirati business delegation at the International Business Forum Dushanbe-Invest 2021. Abu Dabhi’s investments in Tajikistan highlight Emirati strategy in the country and, generally speaking, in Central Asia to exploit economic opportunities and investment projects to make the UAE a leading foreign actor in the region.

  • The effect of terrorism in Afghanistan on Russian-Tajik relations

    The recent terrorist attack in Kunduz alarmed Tajikistan and Russia on the stability and security of the Afghan-Tajik borders and the Taliban ability to counter Islamic State and other terrorist groups in Afghanistan. In this framework, Moscow and Dushanbe are seeking to enhance their cooperation in the security field, confirming the Russian strategy to play a decisive role in Afghanistan and Central Asia.

  • How Afghanistan is influencing the Turkmenistan-Uzbekistan cooperation

    Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan are intensifying their cooperation in different fields to create a strong partnership in Central Asia. Ashgabat and Tashkent are also interested in creating a joint partnership in connection with the recent developments in Afghanistan to secure their countries and boost their economies.

  • Sogno Georgiano vince le elezioni amministrative tra polemiche e agitazione

    Le elezioni in Georgia da poco concluse e caratterizzate da un forte fermento mediatico e dall’arresto dell’ex presidente Mikhail Saakashvili hanno confermato la leadership del paese del partito Sogno Georgiano con circa il 48% dei voti, dato che supera la simbolica barriera di sbarramento del 43% considerata da molti come una sorta di barometro sulla fiducia del popolo georgiano nei confronti del partito.

  • 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.

  • Laplace’s Demon: the Russian solution for Open Source Intelligence

    Laplace’s Demon is the Russian solution in Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) adopted to contrast phenomena such as terrorism, radicalization, criminal activities or monitor brand reputation, inter-ethnic conflicts and economic trends.

  • Russian elections 2021: report from Kronshtadt

    The Russian elections started today among the rumours and allegations that international media have reported on the legitimacy of the Russian electoral process. SpecialEurasia had the opportunity to visit some polling stations in Kronshtadt to evaluate the transparency of the Russian elections.

  • OSINT: quantità, qualità delle informazioni e strumenti utili

    In un mondo ricco di informazioni e di fake news l’analista di Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) deve affrontare quotidianamente la sfida nel comprendere quali fonti, dati e informazioni sono utili per il proprio lavoro e attraverso quali strumenti è possibile ricavarli. Anche se le soluzioni a pagamento sono diverse e di qualità elevata, è possibile impostare […]

  • UAE Investment Interests In Kyrgyzstan

    The United Arab Emirates are interested in investing in the Central Asian republic of Kyrgyzstan and financing infrastructural, economic, energy, and social projects to become a key actor in a country affected by a massive debt with China. 

  • The new geopolitical game of Afghanistan

    The complete NATO troops withdrawal from Afghanistan and the rise of the Taliban mark the beginning of a new geopolitical game in the region, which involves China, Russia, Pakistan, Iran, India and Turkey. At the same time, the United States seems to have increased their strategic interest in the Asia-Pacific to counter Chinese sea power and in the Middle East to confront Iran.

  • Il Text Mining e la sua importanza nell’OSINT

    Il mondo del World Wide Web è in continua espansione ed i dati raccolti al suo interno sono innumerevoli e svariati. E’ possibile dire che oramai la quantità di informazioni presenti sul Web è tale da presentare un disordine informatico dovuto al fatto che spesso la qualità dell’informazione è bassa, non dettagliata o esauriente.  

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