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Qatari interests in Turkemistan underline Central Asia’s geopolitical role

Qatar expressed interest in implementing major projects in the Republic of Turkmenistan. The Arab country aims at playing a major role in Central Asia trying to boost its influence and political-economic presence in Turkmenistan, a post-Soviet republic well-known for its energetic resources.

25 Maggio 2020 Asia Centrale, Geopolitics, MENA, Monitoring, Regions

Kabul: a terrorist attack against the Afghan Vice-President
On Wednesday morning in Kabul, unknown assailants attacked the motorcade of the first Vice-President of Afghanistan, Amrullah Saleh. The politician was not injured during the attempt. This event underlines how complex is the current situation of Afghanistan due to the Talibans' activities and the presence of jihadist fighters linked to the Islamic State and foreign actors.
Turkey will purchase the second batch of the Russian S-400
Turkey continues its technical military partnership with the Russian Federation because of Ankara's will of upgrading its defence system and capabilities and make the country less dependent from NATO. The second Turkish purchase of the Russian S-400 might change the balance inside the North Atlantic Alliance and make Moscow and Ankara closer in the international arena.
Ucraina tra sogno europeo, problemi socioeconomici e scontro con Mosca: report da Kiev
L'Ucraina del presidente Zelensky continua a guardare in direzione occidentale auspicando di divenire membro dell'Unione Europea e della NATO, ma si vede costretta a gestire una situazione difficile interna aggravata dalla crisi sanitaria del COVID-19 e dall'acutizzarsi di vecchi problemi come la corruzione, il potere degli oligarchi e lo stallo in merito al conflitto con la Russia.

Turkey will purchase the second batch of the Russian S-400
Turkey continues its technical military partnership with the Russian Federation because of Ankara's will of upgrading its defence system and capabilities and make the country less dependent from NATO. The second Turkish purchase of the Russian S-400 might change the balance inside the North Atlantic Alliance and make Moscow and Ankara closer in the international arena.
Iran enhances scientific cooperation with Russia
Iran and Russia are strengthening their bilateral cooperation in the field of scientific research focusing their attention on the Caspian Sea because the region plays a strategic role in the international arena and energy market. Furthermore, Tehran is becoming more involved in Russian domestic markets as demonstrated by the recent cooperation agreement between Iranian and North Caucasian academic institutions.
Qatari interests in Turkemistan underline Central Asia's geopolitical role
Qatar expressed interest in implementing major projects in the Republic of Turkmenistan. The Arab country aims at playing a major role in Central Asia trying to boost its influence and political-economic presence in Turkmenistan, a post-Soviet republic well-known for its energetic resources.

Qatari interests in Turkemistan underline Central Asia’s geopolitical role