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Preliminary Report: Helicopter Incident Involving Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi
A helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian crashed in mountainous terrain amid heavy fog while returning from a visit to Iran’s border with Azerbaijan. The incident, which places the lives of both officials at serious risk, has prompted extensive rescue efforts hindered by adverse weather conditions.
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Sudan’s Crisis, One Year After: Meeting with the Ambassador Of Sudan To Italy, H.E. Sayed Altayeb Ahmed
Since April 2023, Sudan has captured international attention because of an internal political crisis that has escalated into military clashes, resulting in hundreds of casualties and an ongoing humanitarian disaster. One year after Sudan’s crisis, SpecialEurasia interviewed the Sudanese Ambassador to Italy, H.E. Sayed Altayeb Ahmed, to gain insights into the ongoing crisis.
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Intelligence Preliminary Report: Attempted Assassination of Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico
In the town of Handlová, Slovakia, Prime Minister Robert Fico was shot and injured in an assassination attempt. The incident occurred following a government meeting, with several shots reportedly fired at the 59-year-old leader as he greeted residents.
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Andrei Belousov, Russia’s New Minister of Defence: Why Matters?
This assessment delves into the recent reshuffle within the Russian government, focusing on the replacement of long-serving Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu with economist Andrei Belousov. Through a comprehensive analysis of historical, political, economic, and social factors, this report aims to provide insights into the implications of these changes for Russia’s strategic landscape.
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Tatarstan-Turkey Economic Relations and Implications for Russian Geopolitics
This report examines the implications of April’s meeting between Tatarstan and Turkish representatives and highlights Tatarstan’s role in foresting Moscow’ foreign relation and, simultaneously, remaining a key economic and political asset in the Russian hands.
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The Dakhla Atlantic Port: Challenges and Opportunities in Western Sahara
Despite geopolitical complexities and risks associated with Western Sahara’s disputed status, the Dakhla Altantic Port presents opportunities for economic growth, job creation, and strengthening Morocco’s influence in the region, though challenges remain regarding international recognition and security concerns.
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Geopolitical Report: Kavkaz Investment Forum and the Future of the North Caucasus
The upcoming Kavkaz Investment Forum in Chechnya presents an opportunity to highlight the economic potential of the North Caucasus region. Recent years have seen robust socio-economic growth, but challenges remain, including over-reliance on tourism and external geopolitical pressures.
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Analysing Abu Hudhayfah’s latest message and threat to the West: jihad, propaganda, and terrorism risk.
The recent audio message released by Islamic State’s official spokesman Abu Hudhayfah al-Ansari on March 28th, 2024, during Ramadan, highlights the group’s ongoing call to action and outlines its short-term propaganda strategy.
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Intel Report: Fergana Valley and Regional Security
The last meeting in Fergana between the heads of the security services of Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan accentuated the countries’ desire to cooperate in regional security to face cross-border challenges, such as terrorism and extremism.
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Intelligence Brief: Afghanistan Between Security Threats and Regional Economic Cooperation
This intelligence brief provides timely information on recent events in Afghanistan, including the attack on a mosque in Herat province and developments in transit and trade infrastructure, as well as potential cooperation in the mining sector between Kazakhstan and Afghanistan.
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Leveraging Open Source Intelligence in Cybersecurity
Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) serves as a cornerstone in modern cybersecurity, providing invaluable insights into potential threats and vulnerabilities. In this report, we delve into the wide range of applications of OSINT in cybersecurity, such as penetration testing, red teaming, digital forensics, and threat intelligence.
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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.
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Abu Huzeifa’s Elimination and The Sahel’s Terrorism Threat Scenario
Malian Armed Forces conducted a joint military operation with Burkina Faso, and Niger which successfully eliminated Abu Huzeifa (Higgo al-Maghrebi), a high-ranking commander of the Islamic State in the Sahel Province (ISSP) also known as the Islamic State Greater Sahara (ISGS).
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SpecialEurasia Started Its Official Visit to Morocco
SpecialEurasia’s official visit to Morocco started on April 29th, 2024, in the city of Agadir. The purpose of this visit is to attend SIMUN 2024 and explore the country’s political, economic, and social landscape, as well as Rabat’s strategy towards Western Sahara.
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Geopolitics of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic
Since 2013, the People’s Republic of China has recognised the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (LPDR) as a crucial territory for safeguarding interests in Southeast Asia, specifically addressing the concern of the Malacca dilemma. By evaluating the geographical and economic factors, the analysis seeks to grasp the geopolitical significance that Beijing places on the LPDR.