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.
Our mission remains to predict or assess geopolitical risk, defined as the probability of political, economic, or social events influencing a region, and to support clients in understanding international affairs through diverse risk scenarios.
Throughout the year, SpecialEurasia released over 250 reports, reaching audiences in over 160 countries. The largest number of visitors came from the United States, Italy, Russia, India, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Canada, Indonesia, Uzbekistan, and Pakistan. SpecialEurasia’s visibility in international media increased, with mentions in publications across multiple languages, including English, Russian, Arabic, and Persian.
Key Activities and Achievements
SpecialEurasia continued its flagship editorial and research projects, including:
- Geopolitical Report ISSN 2785-2598: Analysing current global events and trends in international relations, business, and security.
- Kavkaz Files ISSN 2975-0474: Focusing on the Caucasus region, exploring its political and economic developments.
- Persian Files ISSN 2975-0598: Investigating the Persian Gulf region, with an emphasis on Iran.
- Geopolitical Report Podcast: A series of oudiopodcast that mix experts’ interviews with geopolitical analysis.
Significant topics examined in 2024 included:
- Events in Syria and their effects on Middle Eastern geopolitics.
- The prolonged military confrontations involving Israel, Hamas, and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad.
- Escalation between Israel and Iran, alongside the influence of jihadist propaganda in the Middle East, Afghanistan, and the post-Soviet region.
- Emerging jihadist threats in North Africa and the Sahel, where global powers are vying for influence.
- Developments in Ukraine, including the role of volunteer battalions from the post-Soviet space and the arrest of an Islamic State supporter in Kyiv, which alarmed the international community. These findings complemented our publication Ukraine Conflict: Geopolitical Risk, Jihadist Propaganda, and Security in Europe.
International Engagement
International visits remained integral to our work. In 2024, key trips included:
- Russia (March 2024): Observing the presidential elections and meeting with political and economic representatives to discuss the country’s foreign policy.
- Morocco (April-May 2024): Attending the Sahara International Model United Nations (SIMUN) 2024 and visiting Western Sahara to examine the territorial dispute and regional modernisation efforts.
- Armenia (June 2024): Engaging with local representatives to explore domestic and foreign policies. The visit coincided with protests led by the “Tavush for the Motherland” movement.
- Italy (December 2024): Participating in the CSO 360 Global Congress in Rome, where global leaders in intelligence, security, and risk management convened.
Training Programmes
SpecialEurasia expanded its training offerings with six courses in 2024, focusing on Geopolitical Intelligence Analysis and Webint & OSINT. We introduced a new course, OSINT for the Russian-Speaking World, to help non-Russian speakers navigate Russian-language open sources effectively.
SpecialEurasia Aspirations for 2025
Looking ahead, SpecialEurasia aims to:
- Enhance risk assessments and consulting activities.
- Continue offering free reports to our audience in response to growing interest.
- Expand training initiatives with additional courses and workshops in OSINT and Geopolitical Intelligence Analysis.
- Strengthen international partnerships through increased visits and collaboration, gaining deeper insights into foreign markets and regional developments.
We extend heartfelt thanks to our followers, clients, partners, and supporters for their trust and collaboration throughout 2024.
Your engagement drives our commitment to excellence.
We wish you a Happy New Year hoping to work and cooperate together for the new year’s coming!
For further information about SpecialEurasia activities and training courses, contact us at info@specialeurasia.com and ask for our products and consulting services.
