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Caucaso del Nord: turismo, progetti di sviluppo e possibilità di investimento
Il Distretto del Caucaso del Nord, area di primaria importanza strategica euroasiatica, mira a divenire un centro di attrazione turistica sia attraverso la realizzazione di progetti di investimento e di costruzione di infrastrutture per il turismo sia tramite una campagna di promozione volta a valorizzare la storia, la cultura e il patrimonio ambientale locale.
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Relazioni Tagikistan-Afghanistan e possibile escalation regionale
La repubblica centro asiatica del Tagikistan è divenuta il centro della resistenza afghana nel Panjshir e il primo baluardo contro il Governo dei talebani in Afghanistan, fattore che ha indotto Mosca a richiedere un dialogo tra Dushanbe e Kabul per evitare una possibile escalation e un conflitto regionale.
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South Ossetia and Abkhazia cooperation and the geopolitics of the Caucasus
The recent visit of the South Ossetian President to Abkhazia to celebrate Victory and Independence Day and the meeting among South Ossetian and Abkhaz presidents and ministers underline their cooperation and the role that these two republics play in the South Caucasian geopolitics.
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Laplace’s Demon: the Russian solution for Open Source Intelligence
Laplace’s Demon is the Russian solution in Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) adopted to contrast phenomena such as terrorism, radicalization, criminal activities or monitor brand reputation, inter-ethnic conflicts and economic trends.
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Strategic Communication and So-Called ‘Independent Media’ In Russia-EU Confrontation
Strategic communication has characterised the recent Russia – European Union dynamics. In this article, we aim to analyse the structure and work of Meduza.io, a news website that has played a decisive role in the Moscow-Brussels confrontation.
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Russian elections 2021: report from Kronshtadt
The Russian elections started today among the rumours and allegations that international media have reported on the legitimacy of the Russian electoral process. SpecialEurasia had the opportunity to visit some polling stations in Kronshtadt to evaluate the transparency of the Russian elections.
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Russia discussed with India security cooperation in Afghanistan
The recent visit of Nikolai Patrushev to India underlines prospects of cooperation between Moscow and New Delhi on regional security and geopolitics, particularly after the U.S. troops withdrawal from Afghanistan and the Taliban rise to power.
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Iran increases its cooperation with Russia
Due to the U.S. sanctions, Iran has shifted its foreign policy looking for regional actors with whom to reach a new partnership. Therefore, in the last years, we have witnessed an increase in cooperation between Tehran and Moscow in different fields.
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The Middle Eastern expansion of Tatneft
In the last few years, the Russian company Tatneft has expanded its business in the MENA region. Its roots in the Tatarstan Republic make it a perfect tool in the hands of the Kremlin, which wants to balance the Western influence in the area.
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“Russia: alla ricerca della potenza perduta” di Alessandro Fanetti
Alessandro Fanetti introduce il lettore alle principali tematiche utili per la comprensione della Federazione Russa considerando non solo la politica interna ed estera, ma anche le dinamiche interne relative alla religione, alla convivenza di diversi gruppi etnici, e al processo storico che ha formato l’identità russa.
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The new geopolitical game of Afghanistan
The complete NATO troops withdrawal from Afghanistan and the rise of the Taliban mark the beginning of a new geopolitical game in the region, which involves China, Russia, Pakistan, Iran, India and Turkey. At the same time, the United States seems to have increased their strategic interest in the Asia-Pacific to counter Chinese sea power…
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Ucraina tra nazionalismo e militarismo: report da Kiev
Anche se l’Ucraina guarda alla democrazia dell’Unione Europea, attualmente il paese è ancora caratterizzato da un sistema oligarchico e da una leadership politica che ha fatto del nazionalismo e del militarismo elementi portanti della propria politica e comunicazione strategica interna.
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Russia and India partnership on Afghanistan and Indo-Pacific
The Indian Foreign Affairs Minister’s recent visit to Moscow highlights that Russia-India relations intensify because New Delhi has become one of the Kremlin’s essential trading partners and a valuable ally in Afghanistan and the Indo-Pacific.
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Iran interests in Eurasian Economic Union: possibilities and constraints
Tehran’s attempt to become a member of the Eurasian Economic Union aims to enhance its trade partners and contrast the economic problems caused by the U.S. sanctions.
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Tajikistan: the Kremlin’s frontier against the Taliban
The Russian Federation wants militarily to support Tajikistan with the aim of controlling the borders with Afghanistan and contrasting the possible Taliban offensive in the region.