Iraq: 2 Islamic State Hideouts Dismantled, but Terrorism Still Poses a Threat

The Iraqi military, in collaboration with Kurdish security forces, recently executed a successful operation in Kirkuk, dismantling two Islamic State hideouts. This operation highlights the ongoing threat posed by the Islamic State despite its official defeat in 2017.
Ambiguous And Fragile Future Prospects Of Northwestern Syria

In this report, we will first discuss the current situation of the Northwest Syria, then we will introduce and provide brief information about the terrorist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, which operates locally. In the end, we analyse the future of this region.
Strategic Assessment of Khorramshahr Port Operations

This report provides an analytical overview of Khorramshahr Port’s operations. It assesses the port’s recent performance, key developments, and future outlook.
Ismail Haniyeh’s Assassination: A Preliminary Intelligence Report

According to Iranian and Palestinian sources, Israel allegedly assassinated Hamas’s political chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, Iran. The attack occurred during Haniyeh’s attendance at the Iranian president’s inauguration. This incident may lead to significant regional escalation and impact on Middle Eastern geopolitics.
Geopolitics of Cyprus: Economy, International Relations, and Current Challenges

Cyprus, a historically and culturally rich island nation situated at the nexus of the Eastern Mediterranean, embodies a unique blend of European and Asian influences. This report delves into the complexities of Cyprus’s geopolitical scenario, examining the multifaceted affects of its division, international relations, and resource discoveries.
Giuliano Bifolchi Discussed Middle East Dynamics with Emanuele Landi at Cusano News 7

In an interview conducted on Thursday, July 7th, 2024, Giuliano Bifolchi, SpecialEurasia Research Manager, shared his insights with Emanuele Landi of Cusano News7 concerning the escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, focusing primarily on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the potential for increased hostilities in Lebanon.
A Guide to Navigate Iran’s 2024 Presidential Elections

The death of President Raisi and his delegation in a helicopter crash on May 19th, 2024, near the village of Uzi in East Azerbaijan, has significantly altered Iran’s political landscape. This tragic event precipitated snap presidential elections, originally scheduled for 2025, now set for June 28th, 2024
The Future Perspective of Kurds Sovereignty Over Northeastern of Syria

The Kurdish issue has long overshadowed the Middle East region and reflects the region’s complex ethnic conflicts. This report aims to examine the future prospects of Kurds in Northeastern Syria after a review of its geopolitics and demographics.
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.
Iran’s Attack Against Israel: A Preliminary Intelligence Report

The recent escalation between Iran and Israel, marked by Iran’s unprecedented direct attack on Israeli territory, presents a significant threat to regional stability in the Middle East and global security.The attack, comprising hundreds of missiles and drones, underscores the intensification of hostilities between these longstanding adversaries.
Ep. 11 – Turkey’s Elections: Shifting Internal Consensus

In this episode of Geopolitical Report Podcast, we discussed the local elections in Turkey on March 31st, 2024, that signalled a significant shift in the country’s political dynamics, marking the ruling AK Party’s most severe electoral setback under President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s leadership.
The Islamic State and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict. Religious Propaganda and Global Call to Action

The conflict between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip could have represented one of the main reasons that pushed the Islamic State to communicate a new approach to the Middle Eastern dynamics characterised by the Islamic Resistance Movement’s attack against Israeli cities on October 7th, 2023, and the following Tel Aviv’s military operation in…
SWOT Analysis: Contemporary Iraq Between Economic Opportunities and Security Challenges

Iraq, a country rich in oil and gas resources, faces a complex landscape that regional and international key players have affected and exploited for their strategic goals. This SWOT Analysis based on Public Available Information (PAI) aims to investigating Iraq’s current situation and informing strategic decisions.
Ep. 4 – Matteo Meloni e Silvia Boltuc discutono la Geopolitica del Conflitto Israelo-Palestinese

In questo nuovo episodio Giuliano Bifolchi, Research Manager di SpecialEurasia, analizza gli eventi e le dinamiche geopolitiche inerenti al conflitto israelo-palestinese e alla Striscia di Gaza insieme a Matteo Meloni, giornalista e analista geopolitico specializzato in Medio Oriente direttore responsabile di TocToc Sardegna, e Silvia Boltuc, Managing Director di SpecialEurasia.