Tag: Middle East

Monitoring & Analysis China Middle East

Riyadh-Tehran reconciliation sponsored by Beijing, what next?

Iran and Saudi Arabia, longtime regional rivals, have agreed to resume friendly diplomatic relations and reopen their embassies after Chinese-led negotiations in Beijing. The two governments announced the agreement via their respective state media agencies and China’s Xinhua News Agency.…Read moreRiyadh-Tehran reconciliation sponsored by Beijing, what next?

Geopolitical Report ISSN 2785-2598 Middle East Monitoring & Analysis Russia Terrorism

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.…Read moreRussian FSB neutralised terrorist organisations’ supporters operating in different regions

Geopolitical Report ISSN 2785-2598 Middle East Monitoring & Analysis Ukraine

Ukraine conflict, Oman’s mediator role and Tehran’s foreign policy

Following the allegations of Iran being involved in the Ukrainian conflict by delivering weapons to Russia, Tehran has been under severe international pressure and sanctions. Given its good relationship with Iran and its neutral foreign policy, Oman might emerge as a strategic regional mediator and help resolve critical issues such as the revival of the Iranian nuclear deal and the dispute between Iran and Saudi Arabia.…Read moreUkraine conflict, Oman’s mediator role and Tehran’s foreign policy

Geopolitical Report ISSN 2785-2598 Middle East Monitoring & Analysis Russia

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.…Read moreKazan Forum 2023 e la strategia russa nel mondo islamico

Central Asia Middle East Monitoring & Analysis

Tajikistan attracts interests and investments from the Arab-Muslim world: might Qatar become an important regional asset?

The meetings between Tajik representatives and officials from Qatar and the Islamic Development Bank highlighted Tajikistan’s strategy to attract foreign investments from the Arab-Muslim world and Doha’s desire to play a significant role in the local and regional market.…Read moreTajikistan attracts interests and investments from the Arab-Muslim world: might Qatar become an important regional asset?

Geopolitical Report ISSN 2785-2598 Kavkaz Middle East Monitoring & Analysis

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.…Read moreGeopolitical risk of Iran and the Caucasus: what to watch in 2023

Geopolitical Report ISSN 2785-2598 Kavkaz Middle East Monitoring & Analysis Russia

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.…Read moreThe North Caucasus connects Russia with the Middle East and Africa