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“Central Asia + Germany” Summit: Geoeconomic and Geopolitical Analysis
This report analyses the outcomes of the “Central Asia + Germany” summit held on September 17th, 2024, in Astana, focusing on the strategic economic, infrastructure, and security agreements reached between Central Asian countries and Germany.
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Dagestan Between Kremlin’s Support and Indian Interests
This report analyses the recent developments in Dagestan, focusing on Moscow’s strategic interests in the republic and the geopolitical significance of the North Caucasus. It highlights the visit of Yuri Chaika, the Russian President’s representative in the North Caucasus, to Dagestan, and assesses the importance of the recent meeting between Dagestani authorities and an Indian…
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Tajikistan-Pakistan’s Growing Trade Impacts Regional Dynamics
The report analyses recent economic and security developments between Tajikistan and Pakistan, highlighting the implications of their expanding bilateral relations.
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Azerbaijan’s Foreign Policy Amidst the East-West Dichotomy
This report investigates Azerbaijan’s strategy to differentiate its partnerships, maximise economic opportunities, and maintain strategic autonomy amid shifting geopolitical dynamics characterised by the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East and the East-West competition.
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October 12th, 2024 – SpecialEurasia Online Course in Geopolitical Intelligence Analysis
SpecialEurasia’s Online Course in Geopolitical Intelligence Analysis provides the skills necessary to navigate the complexities of international affairs, empowering participants to make strategic decisions with confidence.
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Eastern Economic Forum 2024: A Geopolitical Assessment
An analysis of the Eastern Economic Forum’s business program highlights that Russia is strengthening the strategic eastern vector of its geopolitics, outlining a large-scale program for the development of its eastern territories and comprehensively strengthening ties with the leading actors of the Global South.
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Russia’s Naval Tactics and Training in the Black and Baltic Sea
This report examines recent naval counter-divergence training exercises and tactical developments conducted by Russian forces in the Baltic and Black Sea regions. This report aims to provide an assessment of current naval capabilities, strategic implications, and future outlooks for the involved regions.
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Counter-Terrorism Operations in Ingushetia and Adygea: Recent Developments
The recent counter-terrorism operations in Ingushetia and Adygea underscore the persistent threat of terrorism within Russia and the government’s ongoing efforts to neutralise such threats.
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Assessment of CSTO Forces’ Readiness for Joint Training
The Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) is nearing the final phase of its preparation for a series of joint military exercises scheduled for September and October 2024. This report aims to detail the current state of preparedness of the CSTO’s management bodies and force formations.
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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.
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Analysing Contemporary North Caucasus with Mairbek Vatchagaev
SpecialEurasia engaged in a discussion with Mairbek Vatchagaev, a historian and political analyst specialising in the North Caucasus, to acquire deeper insight into the region’s dynamics, the Kremlin’s local strategy, the developing situation, and future risks.
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Germany: Solingen Knife Attack Increased the Country’s Security Risk
The recent knife attack in Solingen, Germany, underscores Islamist terrorism’s persistent threat within the country, particularly from individuals with radical convictions linked to the Islamic State, and increases the regional’s security risk.
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ISKP Threats to Shi’a Community in its Latest Issue of “Voice of Khurasan”
This report examines the content and implications of the article “Why Do Mujahideen of the Islamic State Make Rawafidh the Target of Their Operations and Turn Their Cities into Cemeteries?”, which serves as an ideological manifesto, justifying the Islamic State Wilayat Khorasan’s (ISKP) ongoing campaign of violence against Shi’a Muslims.
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Why Is “Psychology Of Intelligence Analysis” by Richards J. Heuer Jr. Still Relevant to Intelligence Careers?
“Psychology of Intelligence Analysis” by Richards J. Heuer Jr. remains a vital resource for intelligence professionals, offering a deep exploration of the cognitive influences on analytical work. Although published over two decades ago, its relevance endures, making it an essential read for those involved in the field.