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Tensions at the Border Between Pakistan and Afghanistan: An Analysis
In this paper published in Geopolitical Report ISSN 2532-845X Vol. 4 Year 2023, the author Gabriele Massano examined tensions at the border between Afghanistan and Pakistan and the impact of the Taliban and Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on Pakistani security situation.
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SpecialEurasia Annual Report 2023
As we bid farewell to the year 2023, SpecialEurasia reflects with pride upon a year marked by significant strides in our mission to provide insightful analyses and reports on the Eurasian strategic chessboard. Our commitment to excellence and unwavering dedication has strengthened our ties with friends, partners, sponsors, customers, and followers, setting the stage for…
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Geopolitics of Contemporary Kyrgyzstan between Russia, China, and Turkey
Kyrgyzstan’s economic landscape is deeply intertwined with Russia, reflecting substantial joint ventures and investments. The recent shift in language policy, diminishing the use of the Russian language, signals a departure in cultural ties. Simultaneously, Kyrgyzstan is strategically engaging with China in energy and infrastructure projects, while Turkish influence extends through education, culture, and military cooperation.
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SpecialEurasia published Geopolitical Report ISSN 2532-845X Volume 4 Year 2023
In our latest publication, Geopolitical Report ISSN 2532-845X Volume 4 Year 2023, SpecialEurasia delves into the complex tapestry of international relations, focusing on ethnic minorities, indigenous populations, and the intricate web of bilateral relations and security issues.
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Iran-Turkmenistan: How Cultural Ties Can Boost Trade and Political Cooperation
In early December, Ashgabat hosted the Intergovernmental Turkmen-Turkish Commission on Economic Cooperation with Turkish delegates, readdressing the potential gas delivery from Turkmenistan to Turkey through Iran. Iran-Turkmenistan’s centuries-old relations provide the basis for a long-lasting and profitable collaboration between these two countries.
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Putin’s Visit to Saudi Arabia and UAE Highlights Russia’s Foreign Policy in the Gulf States
Putin’s visit to Abu Dhabi and Riyadh confirmed Russia’s strategy in the Arab-Muslim world aimed at enhancing economic partnership in energy, logistics, and trade and attracting Gulf monarchies’ investors in Russian infrastructural projects.
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Geopolitical Forecasting: Learning from Waren Buffett’s Method
Delving into the realms of Finance and Economics, we probe the pragmatic utility of Warren Buffett’s methods applied to geopolitics. This strategic pivot reflects our commitment to incorporating diverse perspectives and methodologies into our analytical arsenal, ensuring a nuanced and comprehensive understanding of geopolitical dynamics.
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Exploring Iran-Afghanistan collaboration: Kabul’s Pursuit of Trade Diversification
The prospect of enhanced Iran-Afghanistan cooperation holds a dual promise: not only does it offer a pathway to augment trade and boost revenues for two nations grappling with economic challenges and Western sanctions, but it also serves as a strategic move to counterbalance the escalating economic influence of China within the Afghan market.
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Iran and the IRISL Group’s Crucial Role in the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC)
Since the strategic role that the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) plays in the Eurasian geopolitical chessboard, Iran has adopted a strategy aimed at exploiting the benefit of this logistic project and promoting national companies such as the IRISL Group.
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The role of Thailand in China’s strategy in the Asia-Pacific
This report delves into the intricate details of the China-Thailand collaboration, aiming to dissect the implications of their alliance and shed light on potential future strategies that China may employ to solidify its position in the Thai market. The evolving dynamics between these two nations hold implications not only for their bilateral relations but also…
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Saudi Arabia and Qatar’s interests in Uzbekistan’s Economy and Investment Opportunities
Both Saudi Arabia and Qatar have demonstrated their interests in investing in Uzbekistan’s economy and infrastructural projects in different fields. Doha and Riyadh’s investments in the Uzbek market confirms how Central Asia has become attractive for Gulf Arab monarchies since the region plays a strategic role in connecting Europe and Asia.
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Understanding the Global Geopolitical Risk and Current Crisis
The magazine Opinio Juris – Law and Political Review has dedicated its fourth volume titled “Archi di Crisi” to current crisis, ‘frozen’ and/or forgotten conflicts, and potential future wars by focusing on the most relevant cases since, as mentioned before, the number of current conflicts and crisis areas in the world is huge.
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Countering Drug Trafficking and Improving Security: Russia and Tajikistan Intensified Their Cooperation
The Russian ambassador in Dushanbe recently underscored a notable upswing in collaborative efforts between Russia and Tajikistan, specifically in the realms of security and countering drug trafficking, confirming Moscow’s strategy to strengthen its influence in the Central Asian republic.
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Mojahedin-e Khalq, Security and Terrorism in Iran: A Dialogue with Javad Hasheminejad
This report aims to provide a historical background on Mojahedin-e Khalq’s activities, supported by a dialogue with Javad Hasheminejad, the Secretary General of Habilian Association and the son of a political figure killed by MEK because of his leading role in the Islamic Revolution in Mashhad in the early ‘80s.
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North Caucasus Today Between Ethnic Minorities, Indigenous People and Economic Development: An Interview with Mussa Ekzekov
In July 2023 SpecialEurasia delved into the key aspect by visiting Cherkessk in the Republic of Karachay-Cherkessia within the North Caucasus Federal District. The occasion was the Forum of Indigenous Peoples of the Russian Federation, where our team could discuss with Mussa Khabalevich Ekzekov valuable insights into the dynamics of the North Caucasus focusing on…