Introduction Strategic intelligence on Turkey’s geopolitical ambitions examines the frameworks and strategies shaping its role in regional and global politics. Turkey’s evolution from Kemalism to Neo-Ottomanism reflects a shift towards leadership aspirations among Turkic-speaking nations in Eurasia. This report delves into the historical, geographical, and contemporary factors underpinning Turkey’s strategic posture while analyzing its challenges…

Executive Summary The United States has instructed Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) to cease supplying advanced AI-capable chips to Chinese clients, effective November 11, 2024. This restriction targets chips with 7nm or more advanced technology critical to AI accelerators and GPUs. The directive underscores rising U.S.-China tensions over national security and technological supremacy, driven by…

Executive Summary: The security challenges faced by Pacific Island countries like Tuvalu, Kiribati, and Fiji differ markedly from the broader Indo-Pacific security concerns, which typically involve major powers such as the USA, China, Japan, Australia, and India. For these island nations, climate change represents the most pressing security issue, on par with conventional threats like…

Executive Summary BRICS Pay, a digital payment system under the BRICS Cross-Border Payment Initiative (BCBPI) developed by the BRICS+ nations, seeks to establish an alternative global financial network to reduce reliance on the Western-dominated SWIFT system. This report evaluates the strategic implications of BRICS Pay as a parallel infrastructure to SWIFT, analyzing the motivations driving…

Context: Since gaining independence from Russia in 1991, Armenia has prioritized a pro-Russia stance while fostering friendly ties with the U.S., EU, Iran, and NATO. This approach primarily aimed to counter Turkey’s regional influence in the South Caucasus. Key Stakeholders: Armenia, Turkey, Russia, US, EU Current Developments: In the past four years, Armenia has faced…

1. Executive Summary: Hezbollah’s transnational criminal activities have evolved into a complex web that spans the globe. The group’s involvement in global crime is driven by its need for funding, particularly as it continues to fight IDF troops in Lebanon, try to formulate its position as a key actor amongst the ‘Axis of Resistance’ and…

1. Executive Summary: Recent Chinese activities along the Nepal border, such as fencing and border fortifications, not only sound a message of expanding claims over the region’s territories but also send out a sense of potential threats to the South Asian region arising out of Chinese influence and affecting the sovereignty of Nepal and security…

Executive Summary Recent developments in West Asia have instilled a feeling of deep insecurity in terms of global security. Nuclear weapons are a scientific marvel of the 20th century, embodying both the pinnacle of military deterrence and the ultimate destructive capability. Born out of the atomic age, these weapons harness immense energy which has the…

Executive Summary: Cambodia’s 180-kilometer-long artificial waterway and the first-ever inland-sea link, the Funan Techno Canal, is set to transform and fuel the geopolitical landscape of the region. The project, estimated at US $1.7 billion, is largely financed by China and is seen as an economic boom by reducing dependence on Vietnamese ports and easing its…

Executive Summary Ongoing political activities and protests in Bangladesh, such as demands for a change in government policies and an end to job age restrictions, alongside international responses to people like Muhammad Yunus, herald uncertainty in the country. These events can shake the economy of Bangladesh, test regional relations with India, and even affect the…