Caspian Report

Caspian Report is a YouTube channel operated by Shirvan Neftchi, based in Azerbaijan, that produces geopolitical analysis videos covering international relations, regional conflicts, economic competition, and strategic dynamics. The channel has been active since 2012 and covers topics including Central Asian politics, Caucasus conflicts, Middle Eastern geopolitics, and great power competition, with a focus on regions and dynamics that receive limited coverage in mainstream Western English-language media.

The channel is notable for Neftchi's geographic position in the South Caucasus, which provides proximity to the Caspian region and adjacent areas he covers. His analytical framework tends to emphasize geography, resources, and strategic interest as explanatory factors in international affairs. Videos use maps, satellite imagery, and calm narration rather than graphics-heavy production.

Some viewers and analysts have noted that Caspian Report's perspective, while valuable for its geographic scope and regional focus, reflects a particular analytical tradition that can underemphasize human rights, domestic political dynamics, and non-state actors relative to great-power strategic interests. The channel's positions on specific regional conflicts, including those involving Azerbaijan, have been evaluated differently by viewers depending on their familiarity with those conflicts.

The channel operates independently and is funded through Patreon and YouTube revenue. Neftchi publishes on a non-daily schedule, prioritizing longer-form analytical content over breaking news. The channel has accumulated a substantial subscriber base for geopolitical content, attracting viewers interested in international affairs coverage from a perspective outside the Western media mainstream.