Welcome to SpecialEurasia, your trusted partner in navigating the intricate world of geopolitical intelligence and risk assessment. With a focus on a global perspective, we offer unparalleled expertise to help businesses, government agencies, and organisations thrive in today’s complex geopolitical environment.

Our Services

1. Country Risk Analysis: Our in-depth country risk assessments provide a comprehensive understanding of political, economic, and social dynamics, empowering you to make informed decisions and mitigate potential risks.

2. Geopolitical Forecasting: Through advanced analytical techniques and expert insights, we forecast geopolitical trends and developments, giving you the foresight to adapt and seize opportunities in an ever-changing world.

3. Due Diligence: Our meticulous due diligence investigations uncover critical information about individuals, organisations, and entities, enabling you to make confident investment, partnership, and hiring decisions.

4. Emerging Market Analysis: We specialise in analysing emerging markets, identifying opportunities, and mitigating risks to support your expansion and growth strategies.

5. Weekly Monitoring Report: A concise analysis of events affecting a region, country or market. It examines political, economic, military, and social factors, providing insights into emerging risks.

6. Report Writing: Our team of skilled analysts delivers concise, actionable reports tailored to your specific needs, providing valuable insights to drive strategic decision-making.

7. Training and Courses: SpecialEurasia offers comprehensive training and courses in Geopolitical Intelligence Analysis, Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) & Web Intelligence, and Terrorism Analysis, equipping professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in the field.

8. Political Due Diligence: Our political due diligence services assess the political landscape and regulatory environment in target markets, ensuring compliance and minimising regulatory risks for clients.

9. Security Risk Assessment: We provide comprehensive security risk assessments to identify threats and vulnerabilities to physical assets, personnel, and operations, enabling organisations to implement effective security measures and safeguard their interests.

10. Customised Workshops and Seminars: SpecialEurasia offers customised workshops and seminars on various geopolitical topics, including geopolitical analysis, risk assessment, crisis management, and emerging market strategies, equipping professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in the field.

Why Choose SpecialEurasia?

• Expertise: Our seasoned analysts bring years of experience and deep domain knowledge to every project, ensuring the highest quality of analysis and insights.

• Precision: We pride ourselves on the accuracy and relevance of our intelligence, giving you the confidence to act decisively in a rapidly changing world.

• Tailored Solutions: We understand that one size does not fit all. Our solutions are customised to meet your unique needs and objectives, providing you with actionable intelligence that drives results.

• Confidentiality: Your trust is our top priority. We handle sensitive information with the utmost discretion and maintain strict confidentiality at all times.

• Strategic Partnership: At SpecialEurasia, we don’t just provide reports; we form strategic partnerships with our clients, working closely to understand their goals and challenges and deliver solutions that drive success.

Partner with SpecialEurasia to gain a competitive edge in today’s complex geopolitical landscape. Contact us today to learn how we can help you navigate risks and capitalise on opportunities.

Our Team

SpecialEurasia has a team of analysts and external consultants/contributors who aim to provide risk assessment and geopolitical forecasting and consult private and public companies about Eurasia’s current challenges and future opportunities.

At SpecialEurasia, we believe in team working to pursue our projects and reach strategic goals. Our team comprises internal and external specialists and experts in different fields and sectors who share their knowledge to support private and public institutions by consulting in geopolitical forecasting, intelligence analysis, due diligence, country risk assessment, and human intelligence.

At the same time, we have developed a network of partners and external contributors who support our activities by providing insights, analyses, and expertise for our research projects and working activities.

Our People

Silvia Boltuc – SpecialEurasia Co-Founder & Managing Director. She is an International affairs specialist, business consultant and political analyst who has supported private and public institutions in decision-making by providing reports, risk assessments, and consultancy. Due to her work and reporting activities, she has travelled in Europe, the Middle East, South-East Asia and the post-Soviet space assessing the domestic dynamic and situations and creating a network of local contacts. She is also the Director of the Energy & Engineering Department of CeSEM – Centro Studi Eurasia Mediterraneo and an editor/analyst at the Italian media agencies Notizie Geopolitiche, Opinio Juris, and European Affairs Magazine. Previously, she worked as an Associate Director at ASRIE Analytica. She speaks Italian, English, German, Russian and Arabic. She co-authored the book Conflitto in Ucraina: rischio geopolitico, propaganda jihadista e minaccia per l’Europa (Enigma Edizioni 2022).

Giuliano Bifolchi – SpecialEurasia Co-Founder & Research Manager. He has vast experience in Intelligence analysis, geopolitics, security, conflict management, and ethnic minorities. He holds a PhD in Islamic history from the University of Rome Tor Vergata, a master’s degree in Peacebuilding Management and International Relations from Pontifical University San Bonaventura, and a master’s degree in History from the University of Rome Tor Vergata. As an Intelligence analyst and political risk advisor, he has organised working visits and official missions in the Middle East, North Africa, Latin America, and the post-Soviet space and has supported the decision-making process of private and public institutions writing reports and risk assessments. Previously, he founded and directed ASRIE Analytica. He has written several academic papers on geopolitics, conflicts, and jihadist propaganda. He is the author of the books Geopolitical del Caucaso russo. Gli interessi del Cremlino e degli attori stranieri nelle dinamiche locali nordcaucasiche (Sandro Teti Editore 2020) and Storia del Caucaso del Nord tra presenza russa, Islam e terrorismo (Anteo Edizioni 2022). He was also the co-author of the book Conflitto in Ucraina: rischio geopolitico, propaganda jihadista e minaccia per l’Europa (Enigma Edizioni). He speaks Italian, English, Russian, Spanish and Arabic.

Christian Tratzi – Senior Terrorism Analyst. Ph.D. Candidate at Complutense University of Madrid (UCM) and Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), he holds a Master’s degree in History and a Bachelor’s degree in Literature from the University Tor Vergata of Rome. Currently, his research and working activities are focusing on international Islamic organisation, security in the Arab-Muslim world, and terrorism and jihadist propaganda in North Africa and the Sahel. Previously, he worked as a Junior Terrorism Analyst at ASRIE Analytica. He is the author of several academic papers and working reports on Islam, the MENA region, and terrorism.

Vlad Kondratiev – Media Partner/Academic Fellow. Political commentator, journalist. He collaborated with the Russian federal publication Nezavisimaya Gazeta. Currently, he is the editor-in-chief of the information and analytical portal Kaspiskij Vestnik, specializing in the problems of geopolitics, geo-economics and security of the Caspian region. He is also a researcher at the Department of Political Science and International Relations of Astrakhan State University (Russia). Author of scientific articles on various aspects of the geopolitical situation in the Caspian region, current threats to the security of the Caspian countries, and the history of international relations in the Caspian.

Maryam Fattahi Manesh – Academic Researcher. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and a Master’s degree in Middle East and North African Studies from the same institution. Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in International Relations at Allameh Tabatabai University, her research focuses on the political dynamics of the Middle East, particularly the Levant region. Specializing in the political and security issues of Islamist and Kurdish groups in Syria, she also delves into the realm of cyber security and its impact on political and international relations. Maryam has collaborated with various Iranian think tanks and institutes, with her work published in prestigious outlets. She is also the author of two forthcoming books: “Is ISIS Revived? Confrontation Resistance Groups and Terrorist Groups in Syria” and “History of Foreign Relations of Syria and Arab countries: Milestones and Trends from 1970 to 2023.“

Emanuele Aliprandi – Independent Researcher. He is a researcher and expert on the Caucasus region. Over the years, he has analysed the Armenian question, especially the case of the Nagorno-Karabakh/Artsakh, by paying official visits on-the-ground. He published the books Le ragioni del Karabakh. Storia di una piccola terra e di un grande popolo (2010), and 1915: Cronaca di un Genocidio. La tragedia del popolo armeno raccontata dai giornali italiani (2021). His last book Pallottole e petrolio. Il conflitto del Nagorno Karabakh (Artsakh) e la nuova guerra che ha infiammato il Caucaso (2021) described the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict and investigated the conflicts’ problems and consequences.

Riccardo Rossi – Geopolitical Analyst Asia-Pacific. He holds a Master’s degree in Political Science from the University of Milan, a master’s degree in Geopolitics and Global Security from La Sapienza University in Rome and a Diploma in European Affairs from the Institute of International Politics in Milan. He studies geopolitics and writes geo-strategic reports on the Asia-Pacific region.