SCFR Online – Opinion: Competition among great powers is no longer solely about oil; rather, control over rare minerals has now become the most important geopolitical arena for the global economy and technology.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The confrontation between Iran and the West has moved beyond traditional military arenas and now continues in the realm of perception, data, and artificial intelligence.
SCFR Online – Opinion: Iran’s display of power in the recent imposed war and Washington’s turning away from its traditional allies have pushed Persian Gulf countries toward new partners in the East.
SCFR Online–Opinion: By providing an extensive network of social, healthcare, educational, and post-war reconstruction services, Hezbollah has established a strong social base for itself among Lebanon’s Shiites and Sunnis, and even beyond that, among other segments of Lebanese society, including Christians. Hezbollah has never been an external actor imposed upon Lebanon; rather, it is a phenomenon fundamentally born out of the occupation and crimes of the Zionist regime and itself influenced by popular resistance.
SCFR Online– Opinion: Security and military developments in the region over recent months indicate that the ongoing crises and wars in Gaza, southern Lebanon, and parts of Syrian territory encompass broader dimensions of geopolitical and geostrategic transformations. In this context, the increased military presence and control of the Zionist regime over parts of the territories of these areas, along with proposals regarding the creation of buffer zones or even the expansion of security borders, have raised serious questions about the future of the regional order and its consequences for the countries of West Asia.
SCFR Online – Note: Articles from Western think tanks confirm that, contrary to Western assumptions, the war has failed to cause Iran’s economy to collapse, and this situation has led Washington to seek a pathway for exiting the quagmire.
SCFR Online – Opinion: At a time when regional security equations have reached a sensitive stage under the influence of Iran’s strategic confrontation with the United States and the Zionist regime, the question of the nature of Tehran’s defensive power has gained greater significance than ever before. While Washington and Tel Aviv rely on their technological superiority, the Islamic Republic of Iran has presented a model of deterrence that extends beyond the material calculations of the world’s classical militaries. This power, rooted in the connection between “the field” and “the people,” has not only altered the balance of power in recent conflicts but has also disrupted adversaries’ calculations when confronting Iran’s strategic depth.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The recent mobilization by certain members of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council toward more active participation in NATO security arrangements should not be interpreted as a sudden shift or fundamental transformation in these countries’ foreign policies.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: A researcher of Israel affairs at Stream Research Institute, commenting on how the most right-wing cabinet in the Zionist regime, led by Benjamin Netanyahu, has come to power, said: About the new cabinet of the Zionist regime, we should know that the extreme right parties, the Religious Zionism, Jewish Power and Noam, formed a coalition and won 14 seats in the recent elections, which was unprecedented in the history of Israel. Currently, 14 seats of the three extreme parties are among Netanyahu’s coalition.
Strategic Council Online—Interview: Emphasizing that the Republic of Azerbaijan and Armenia should respect each other’s territorial integrity and observe international standards, an expert on international issues said that what happened with the blocking of Lachin corridor is against the standards of international law. The Republic of Azerbaijan should be demanded to cancel the restrictions and at the same time clarify the ambiguities of the Moscow Agreement, which was signed with the presence of Russia and between Armenia and the Republic of Azerbaijan, otherwise there is always the possibility of conflicts and disputes.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: A professor at Yerevan State University while emphasizing the necessity of cooperation among Iran, Russia and Armenia to resolve the conflicts in the Karabakh region said: The measures being followed by the Republic of Azerbaijan show that Baku really wants war in the region. Any agreement and negotiation that takes place is quickly violated by Baku, and this violation of commitments is of no importance to them.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: In December, a several-day joint conference was held in Washington with the participation of 49 African countries. The purpose of this conference was to discuss common priorities as well as how to develop relations between the United States and African countries.
Hossein Sayyahi- Researcher on international politics
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: The US military budget for 2023 with an “unprecedented” figure of 858 billion dollars, which is 80 billion dollars more than this year’s military budget, was approved by the Senate with 83 votes in favor and 11 votes against. This issue has faced many criticisms within the United States.
Barsam Mohammadi – Expert on international affairs
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: In his third visit to Athens in the past seven months, Boyar Osmani, the Foreign Minister of North Macedonia, while expressing full satisfaction over the process of bilateral relations between Skopje and Athens, described the relations as a model of good neighborliness and spoke about the foundation of sustainable cooperation based on trust and mutual respect. Referring to the Prespa Agreement between Greece and North Macedonia in 2018, he referred to it as the basis for further strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation, and appreciated Greece’s support for its country’s accession to the European Union.
Mahmoud Fazeli – Analyst of international affairs
Strategic Council Online—Opinion: The war in Ukraine is going against the goals, interests and perspectives of the foreign policy of the United States, NATO and European allies. In the past ten months, the Americans have taken several actions in the form of military-intelligence assistance, political, diplomatic and international movements, economic sanctions, etc., with “tactical goals” based on defeating, weakening or grounding Russia, but they have not achieved desirable and real results in this field.
Hamid Khoshayand – Expert on regional issues
Strategic Council Online—Interview: An expert on European issues emphasized that what the Europeans put forward regarding the warnings concerning the end of weapons and expressing hope for the end of the war in Ukraine and the start of negotiations, is analyzed in the framework of their demands, but they do not have the ability to achieve this demand and in terms of military power are also heavily dependent on America.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on Latin America affairs commenting on the resumption of negotiations between the Venezuelan government and political opposition after a year-long suspension and the subsequent reduction of some US sanctions against Nicolas Maduro’s government, said: These days, in terms of the American foreign policy, Venezuela is preferred in comparison to many countries, including some countries in the Middle East; because they can deal with this country more easily and due to its proximity, they buy cheaper oil from Caracas.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion
The parity rate of the Euro versus the US dollar came to equality within the last few days. On July 14, 2022, one euro was traded at $ 1.0032 indicating a fall of 11.8% of the Euro value against the US dollar in comparison with the same day last year. Generally, among the factors for such developments are:
– the unfavorable economic perspective of Eurozone because of the Russian invasion of Ukraine
– Dubious approach of the European Central Bank
– The U.S. Federal Reserve Bank approach coupled with risk
Reza Majidzadeh, Researcher, Development Political Economics
SCFR Online – Opinion: Competition among great powers is no longer solely about oil; rather, control over rare minerals has now become the most important geopolitical arena for the global economy and technology.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The confrontation between Iran and the West has moved beyond traditional military arenas and now continues in the realm of perception, data, and artificial intelligence.
SCFR Online – Opinion: Iran’s display of power in the recent imposed war and Washington’s turning away from its traditional allies have pushed Persian Gulf countries toward new partners in the East.
SCFR Online–Opinion: By providing an extensive network of social, healthcare, educational, and post-war reconstruction services, Hezbollah has established a strong social base for itself among Lebanon’s Shiites and Sunnis, and even beyond that, among other segments of Lebanese society, including Christians. Hezbollah has never been an external actor imposed upon Lebanon; rather, it is a phenomenon fundamentally born out of the occupation and crimes of the Zionist regime and itself influenced by popular resistance.
SCFR Online– Opinion: Security and military developments in the region over recent months indicate that the ongoing crises and wars in Gaza, southern Lebanon, and parts of Syrian territory encompass broader dimensions of geopolitical and geostrategic transformations. In this context, the increased military presence and control of the Zionist regime over parts of the territories of these areas, along with proposals regarding the creation of buffer zones or even the expansion of security borders, have raised serious questions about the future of the regional order and its consequences for the countries of West Asia.
SCFR Online – Note: Articles from Western think tanks confirm that, contrary to Western assumptions, the war has failed to cause Iran’s economy to collapse, and this situation has led Washington to seek a pathway for exiting the quagmire.
SCFR Online – Opinion: At a time when regional security equations have reached a sensitive stage under the influence of Iran’s strategic confrontation with the United States and the Zionist regime, the question of the nature of Tehran’s defensive power has gained greater significance than ever before. While Washington and Tel Aviv rely on their technological superiority, the Islamic Republic of Iran has presented a model of deterrence that extends beyond the material calculations of the world’s classical militaries. This power, rooted in the connection between “the field” and “the people,” has not only altered the balance of power in recent conflicts but has also disrupted adversaries’ calculations when confronting Iran’s strategic depth.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The recent mobilization by certain members of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council toward more active participation in NATO security arrangements should not be interpreted as a sudden shift or fundamental transformation in these countries’ foreign policies.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: A researcher of Israel affairs at Stream Research Institute, commenting on how the most right-wing cabinet in the Zionist regime, led by Benjamin Netanyahu, has come to power, said: About the new cabinet of the Zionist regime, we should know that the extreme right parties, the Religious Zionism, Jewish Power and Noam, formed a coalition and won 14 seats in the recent elections, which was unprecedented in the history of Israel. Currently, 14 seats of the three extreme parties are among Netanyahu’s coalition.
Strategic Council Online—Interview: Emphasizing that the Republic of Azerbaijan and Armenia should respect each other’s territorial integrity and observe international standards, an expert on international issues said that what happened with the blocking of Lachin corridor is against the standards of international law. The Republic of Azerbaijan should be demanded to cancel the restrictions and at the same time clarify the ambiguities of the Moscow Agreement, which was signed with the presence of Russia and between Armenia and the Republic of Azerbaijan, otherwise there is always the possibility of conflicts and disputes.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: A professor at Yerevan State University while emphasizing the necessity of cooperation among Iran, Russia and Armenia to resolve the conflicts in the Karabakh region said: The measures being followed by the Republic of Azerbaijan show that Baku really wants war in the region. Any agreement and negotiation that takes place is quickly violated by Baku, and this violation of commitments is of no importance to them.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: In December, a several-day joint conference was held in Washington with the participation of 49 African countries. The purpose of this conference was to discuss common priorities as well as how to develop relations between the United States and African countries.
Hossein Sayyahi- Researcher on international politics
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: The US military budget for 2023 with an “unprecedented” figure of 858 billion dollars, which is 80 billion dollars more than this year’s military budget, was approved by the Senate with 83 votes in favor and 11 votes against. This issue has faced many criticisms within the United States.
Barsam Mohammadi – Expert on international affairs
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: In his third visit to Athens in the past seven months, Boyar Osmani, the Foreign Minister of North Macedonia, while expressing full satisfaction over the process of bilateral relations between Skopje and Athens, described the relations as a model of good neighborliness and spoke about the foundation of sustainable cooperation based on trust and mutual respect. Referring to the Prespa Agreement between Greece and North Macedonia in 2018, he referred to it as the basis for further strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation, and appreciated Greece’s support for its country’s accession to the European Union.
Mahmoud Fazeli – Analyst of international affairs
Strategic Council Online—Opinion: The war in Ukraine is going against the goals, interests and perspectives of the foreign policy of the United States, NATO and European allies. In the past ten months, the Americans have taken several actions in the form of military-intelligence assistance, political, diplomatic and international movements, economic sanctions, etc., with “tactical goals” based on defeating, weakening or grounding Russia, but they have not achieved desirable and real results in this field.
Hamid Khoshayand – Expert on regional issues
Strategic Council Online—Interview: An expert on European issues emphasized that what the Europeans put forward regarding the warnings concerning the end of weapons and expressing hope for the end of the war in Ukraine and the start of negotiations, is analyzed in the framework of their demands, but they do not have the ability to achieve this demand and in terms of military power are also heavily dependent on America.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on Latin America affairs commenting on the resumption of negotiations between the Venezuelan government and political opposition after a year-long suspension and the subsequent reduction of some US sanctions against Nicolas Maduro’s government, said: These days, in terms of the American foreign policy, Venezuela is preferred in comparison to many countries, including some countries in the Middle East; because they can deal with this country more easily and due to its proximity, they buy cheaper oil from Caracas.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion
The parity rate of the Euro versus the US dollar came to equality within the last few days. On July 14, 2022, one euro was traded at $ 1.0032 indicating a fall of 11.8% of the Euro value against the US dollar in comparison with the same day last year. Generally, among the factors for such developments are:
– the unfavorable economic perspective of Eurozone because of the Russian invasion of Ukraine
– Dubious approach of the European Central Bank
– The U.S. Federal Reserve Bank approach coupled with risk
Reza Majidzadeh, Researcher, Development Political Economics
Strategic Council Online – Interview: A researcher of Israel affairs at Stream Research Institute, commenting on how the most right-wing cabinet in the Zionist regime, led by Benjamin Netanyahu, has come to power, said: About the new cabinet of the Zionist regime, we should know that the extreme right parties, the Religious Zionism, Jewish Power and Noam, formed a coalition and won 14 seats in the recent elections, which was unprecedented in the history of Israel. Currently, 14 seats of the three extreme parties are among Netanyahu’s coalition.
Strategic Council Online—Interview: Emphasizing that the Republic of Azerbaijan and Armenia should respect each other’s territorial integrity and observe international standards, an expert on international issues said that what happened with the blocking of Lachin corridor is against the standards of international law. The Republic of Azerbaijan should be demanded to cancel the restrictions and at the same time clarify the ambiguities of the Moscow Agreement, which was signed with the presence of Russia and between Armenia and the Republic of Azerbaijan, otherwise there is always the possibility of conflicts and disputes.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: A professor at Yerevan State University while emphasizing the necessity of cooperation among Iran, Russia and Armenia to resolve the conflicts in the Karabakh region said: The measures being followed by the Republic of Azerbaijan show that Baku really wants war in the region. Any agreement and negotiation that takes place is quickly violated by Baku, and this violation of commitments is of no importance to them.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: In December, a several-day joint conference was held in Washington with the participation of 49 African countries. The purpose of this conference was to discuss common priorities as well as how to develop relations between the United States and African countries.
Hossein Sayyahi- Researcher on international politics
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: The US military budget for 2023 with an “unprecedented” figure of 858 billion dollars, which is 80 billion dollars more than this year’s military budget, was approved by the Senate with 83 votes in favor and 11 votes against. This issue has faced many criticisms within the United States.
Barsam Mohammadi – Expert on international affairs
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: In his third visit to Athens in the past seven months, Boyar Osmani, the Foreign Minister of North Macedonia, while expressing full satisfaction over the process of bilateral relations between Skopje and Athens, described the relations as a model of good neighborliness and spoke about the foundation of sustainable cooperation based on trust and mutual respect. Referring to the Prespa Agreement between Greece and North Macedonia in 2018, he referred to it as the basis for further strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation, and appreciated Greece’s support for its country’s accession to the European Union.
Mahmoud Fazeli – Analyst of international affairs
Strategic Council Online—Opinion: The war in Ukraine is going against the goals, interests and perspectives of the foreign policy of the United States, NATO and European allies. In the past ten months, the Americans have taken several actions in the form of military-intelligence assistance, political, diplomatic and international movements, economic sanctions, etc., with “tactical goals” based on defeating, weakening or grounding Russia, but they have not achieved desirable and real results in this field.
Hamid Khoshayand – Expert on regional issues
Strategic Council Online—Interview: An expert on European issues emphasized that what the Europeans put forward regarding the warnings concerning the end of weapons and expressing hope for the end of the war in Ukraine and the start of negotiations, is analyzed in the framework of their demands, but they do not have the ability to achieve this demand and in terms of military power are also heavily dependent on America.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on Latin America affairs commenting on the resumption of negotiations between the Venezuelan government and political opposition after a year-long suspension and the subsequent reduction of some US sanctions against Nicolas Maduro’s government, said: These days, in terms of the American foreign policy, Venezuela is preferred in comparison to many countries, including some countries in the Middle East; because they can deal with this country more easily and due to its proximity, they buy cheaper oil from Caracas.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion
The parity rate of the Euro versus the US dollar came to equality within the last few days. On July 14, 2022, one euro was traded at $ 1.0032 indicating a fall of 11.8% of the Euro value against the US dollar in comparison with the same day last year. Generally, among the factors for such developments are:
– the unfavorable economic perspective of Eurozone because of the Russian invasion of Ukraine
– Dubious approach of the European Central Bank
– The U.S. Federal Reserve Bank approach coupled with risk
Reza Majidzadeh, Researcher, Development Political Economics
SCFR Online – Opinion: Competition among great powers is no longer solely about oil; rather, control over rare minerals has now become the most important geopolitical arena for the global economy and technology.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The confrontation between Iran and the West has moved beyond traditional military arenas and now continues in the realm of perception, data, and artificial intelligence.
SCFR Online – Opinion: Iran’s display of power in the recent imposed war and Washington’s turning away from its traditional allies have pushed Persian Gulf countries toward new partners in the East.
SCFR Online–Opinion: By providing an extensive network of social, healthcare, educational, and post-war reconstruction services, Hezbollah has established a strong social base for itself among Lebanon’s Shiites and Sunnis, and even beyond that, among other segments of Lebanese society, including Christians. Hezbollah has never been an external actor imposed upon Lebanon; rather, it is a phenomenon fundamentally born out of the occupation and crimes of the Zionist regime and itself influenced by popular resistance.
SCFR Online– Opinion: Security and military developments in the region over recent months indicate that the ongoing crises and wars in Gaza, southern Lebanon, and parts of Syrian territory encompass broader dimensions of geopolitical and geostrategic transformations. In this context, the increased military presence and control of the Zionist regime over parts of the territories of these areas, along with proposals regarding the creation of buffer zones or even the expansion of security borders, have raised serious questions about the future of the regional order and its consequences for the countries of West Asia.
SCFR Online – Note: Articles from Western think tanks confirm that, contrary to Western assumptions, the war has failed to cause Iran’s economy to collapse, and this situation has led Washington to seek a pathway for exiting the quagmire.
SCFR Online – Opinion: At a time when regional security equations have reached a sensitive stage under the influence of Iran’s strategic confrontation with the United States and the Zionist regime, the question of the nature of Tehran’s defensive power has gained greater significance than ever before. While Washington and Tel Aviv rely on their technological superiority, the Islamic Republic of Iran has presented a model of deterrence that extends beyond the material calculations of the world’s classical militaries. This power, rooted in the connection between “the field” and “the people,” has not only altered the balance of power in recent conflicts but has also disrupted adversaries’ calculations when confronting Iran’s strategic depth.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The recent mobilization by certain members of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council toward more active participation in NATO security arrangements should not be interpreted as a sudden shift or fundamental transformation in these countries’ foreign policies.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: A researcher of Israel affairs at Stream Research Institute, commenting on how the most right-wing cabinet in the Zionist regime, led by Benjamin Netanyahu, has come to power, said: About the new cabinet of the Zionist regime, we should know that the extreme right parties, the Religious Zionism, Jewish Power and Noam, formed a coalition and won 14 seats in the recent elections, which was unprecedented in the history of Israel. Currently, 14 seats of the three extreme parties are among Netanyahu’s coalition.
Strategic Council Online—Interview: Emphasizing that the Republic of Azerbaijan and Armenia should respect each other’s territorial integrity and observe international standards, an expert on international issues said that what happened with the blocking of Lachin corridor is against the standards of international law. The Republic of Azerbaijan should be demanded to cancel the restrictions and at the same time clarify the ambiguities of the Moscow Agreement, which was signed with the presence of Russia and between Armenia and the Republic of Azerbaijan, otherwise there is always the possibility of conflicts and disputes.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: A professor at Yerevan State University while emphasizing the necessity of cooperation among Iran, Russia and Armenia to resolve the conflicts in the Karabakh region said: The measures being followed by the Republic of Azerbaijan show that Baku really wants war in the region. Any agreement and negotiation that takes place is quickly violated by Baku, and this violation of commitments is of no importance to them.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: In December, a several-day joint conference was held in Washington with the participation of 49 African countries. The purpose of this conference was to discuss common priorities as well as how to develop relations between the United States and African countries.
Hossein Sayyahi- Researcher on international politics
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: The US military budget for 2023 with an “unprecedented” figure of 858 billion dollars, which is 80 billion dollars more than this year’s military budget, was approved by the Senate with 83 votes in favor and 11 votes against. This issue has faced many criticisms within the United States.
Barsam Mohammadi – Expert on international affairs
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: In his third visit to Athens in the past seven months, Boyar Osmani, the Foreign Minister of North Macedonia, while expressing full satisfaction over the process of bilateral relations between Skopje and Athens, described the relations as a model of good neighborliness and spoke about the foundation of sustainable cooperation based on trust and mutual respect. Referring to the Prespa Agreement between Greece and North Macedonia in 2018, he referred to it as the basis for further strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation, and appreciated Greece’s support for its country’s accession to the European Union.
Mahmoud Fazeli – Analyst of international affairs
Strategic Council Online—Opinion: The war in Ukraine is going against the goals, interests and perspectives of the foreign policy of the United States, NATO and European allies. In the past ten months, the Americans have taken several actions in the form of military-intelligence assistance, political, diplomatic and international movements, economic sanctions, etc., with “tactical goals” based on defeating, weakening or grounding Russia, but they have not achieved desirable and real results in this field.
Hamid Khoshayand – Expert on regional issues
Strategic Council Online—Interview: An expert on European issues emphasized that what the Europeans put forward regarding the warnings concerning the end of weapons and expressing hope for the end of the war in Ukraine and the start of negotiations, is analyzed in the framework of their demands, but they do not have the ability to achieve this demand and in terms of military power are also heavily dependent on America.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on Latin America affairs commenting on the resumption of negotiations between the Venezuelan government and political opposition after a year-long suspension and the subsequent reduction of some US sanctions against Nicolas Maduro’s government, said: These days, in terms of the American foreign policy, Venezuela is preferred in comparison to many countries, including some countries in the Middle East; because they can deal with this country more easily and due to its proximity, they buy cheaper oil from Caracas.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion
The parity rate of the Euro versus the US dollar came to equality within the last few days. On July 14, 2022, one euro was traded at $ 1.0032 indicating a fall of 11.8% of the Euro value against the US dollar in comparison with the same day last year. Generally, among the factors for such developments are:
– the unfavorable economic perspective of Eurozone because of the Russian invasion of Ukraine
– Dubious approach of the European Central Bank
– The U.S. Federal Reserve Bank approach coupled with risk
Reza Majidzadeh, Researcher, Development Political Economics
SCFR Online – Opinion: Competition among great powers is no longer solely about oil; rather, control over rare minerals has now become the most important geopolitical arena for the global economy and technology.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The confrontation between Iran and the West has moved beyond traditional military arenas and now continues in the realm of perception, data, and artificial intelligence.
SCFR Online – Opinion: Iran’s display of power in the recent imposed war and Washington’s turning away from its traditional allies have pushed Persian Gulf countries toward new partners in the East.
SCFR Online–Opinion: By providing an extensive network of social, healthcare, educational, and post-war reconstruction services, Hezbollah has established a strong social base for itself among Lebanon’s Shiites and Sunnis, and even beyond that, among other segments of Lebanese society, including Christians. Hezbollah has never been an external actor imposed upon Lebanon; rather, it is a phenomenon fundamentally born out of the occupation and crimes of the Zionist regime and itself influenced by popular resistance.
SCFR Online– Opinion: Security and military developments in the region over recent months indicate that the ongoing crises and wars in Gaza, southern Lebanon, and parts of Syrian territory encompass broader dimensions of geopolitical and geostrategic transformations. In this context, the increased military presence and control of the Zionist regime over parts of the territories of these areas, along with proposals regarding the creation of buffer zones or even the expansion of security borders, have raised serious questions about the future of the regional order and its consequences for the countries of West Asia.
SCFR Online – Note: Articles from Western think tanks confirm that, contrary to Western assumptions, the war has failed to cause Iran’s economy to collapse, and this situation has led Washington to seek a pathway for exiting the quagmire.
SCFR Online – Opinion: At a time when regional security equations have reached a sensitive stage under the influence of Iran’s strategic confrontation with the United States and the Zionist regime, the question of the nature of Tehran’s defensive power has gained greater significance than ever before. While Washington and Tel Aviv rely on their technological superiority, the Islamic Republic of Iran has presented a model of deterrence that extends beyond the material calculations of the world’s classical militaries. This power, rooted in the connection between “the field” and “the people,” has not only altered the balance of power in recent conflicts but has also disrupted adversaries’ calculations when confronting Iran’s strategic depth.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The recent mobilization by certain members of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council toward more active participation in NATO security arrangements should not be interpreted as a sudden shift or fundamental transformation in these countries’ foreign policies.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: A researcher of Israel affairs at Stream Research Institute, commenting on how the most right-wing cabinet in the Zionist regime, led by Benjamin Netanyahu, has come to power, said: About the new cabinet of the Zionist regime, we should know that the extreme right parties, the Religious Zionism, Jewish Power and Noam, formed a coalition and won 14 seats in the recent elections, which was unprecedented in the history of Israel. Currently, 14 seats of the three extreme parties are among Netanyahu’s coalition.
Strategic Council Online—Interview: Emphasizing that the Republic of Azerbaijan and Armenia should respect each other’s territorial integrity and observe international standards, an expert on international issues said that what happened with the blocking of Lachin corridor is against the standards of international law. The Republic of Azerbaijan should be demanded to cancel the restrictions and at the same time clarify the ambiguities of the Moscow Agreement, which was signed with the presence of Russia and between Armenia and the Republic of Azerbaijan, otherwise there is always the possibility of conflicts and disputes.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: A professor at Yerevan State University while emphasizing the necessity of cooperation among Iran, Russia and Armenia to resolve the conflicts in the Karabakh region said: The measures being followed by the Republic of Azerbaijan show that Baku really wants war in the region. Any agreement and negotiation that takes place is quickly violated by Baku, and this violation of commitments is of no importance to them.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: In December, a several-day joint conference was held in Washington with the participation of 49 African countries. The purpose of this conference was to discuss common priorities as well as how to develop relations between the United States and African countries.
Hossein Sayyahi- Researcher on international politics
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: The US military budget for 2023 with an “unprecedented” figure of 858 billion dollars, which is 80 billion dollars more than this year’s military budget, was approved by the Senate with 83 votes in favor and 11 votes against. This issue has faced many criticisms within the United States.
Barsam Mohammadi – Expert on international affairs
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: In his third visit to Athens in the past seven months, Boyar Osmani, the Foreign Minister of North Macedonia, while expressing full satisfaction over the process of bilateral relations between Skopje and Athens, described the relations as a model of good neighborliness and spoke about the foundation of sustainable cooperation based on trust and mutual respect. Referring to the Prespa Agreement between Greece and North Macedonia in 2018, he referred to it as the basis for further strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation, and appreciated Greece’s support for its country’s accession to the European Union.
Mahmoud Fazeli – Analyst of international affairs
Strategic Council Online—Opinion: The war in Ukraine is going against the goals, interests and perspectives of the foreign policy of the United States, NATO and European allies. In the past ten months, the Americans have taken several actions in the form of military-intelligence assistance, political, diplomatic and international movements, economic sanctions, etc., with “tactical goals” based on defeating, weakening or grounding Russia, but they have not achieved desirable and real results in this field.
Hamid Khoshayand – Expert on regional issues
Strategic Council Online—Interview: An expert on European issues emphasized that what the Europeans put forward regarding the warnings concerning the end of weapons and expressing hope for the end of the war in Ukraine and the start of negotiations, is analyzed in the framework of their demands, but they do not have the ability to achieve this demand and in terms of military power are also heavily dependent on America.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on Latin America affairs commenting on the resumption of negotiations between the Venezuelan government and political opposition after a year-long suspension and the subsequent reduction of some US sanctions against Nicolas Maduro’s government, said: These days, in terms of the American foreign policy, Venezuela is preferred in comparison to many countries, including some countries in the Middle East; because they can deal with this country more easily and due to its proximity, they buy cheaper oil from Caracas.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion
The parity rate of the Euro versus the US dollar came to equality within the last few days. On July 14, 2022, one euro was traded at $ 1.0032 indicating a fall of 11.8% of the Euro value against the US dollar in comparison with the same day last year. Generally, among the factors for such developments are:
– the unfavorable economic perspective of Eurozone because of the Russian invasion of Ukraine
– Dubious approach of the European Central Bank
– The U.S. Federal Reserve Bank approach coupled with risk
Reza Majidzadeh, Researcher, Development Political Economics
SCFR Online – Opinion: Competition among great powers is no longer solely about oil; rather, control over rare minerals has now become the most important geopolitical arena for the global economy and technology.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The confrontation between Iran and the West has moved beyond traditional military arenas and now continues in the realm of perception, data, and artificial intelligence.
SCFR Online – Opinion: Iran’s display of power in the recent imposed war and Washington’s turning away from its traditional allies have pushed Persian Gulf countries toward new partners in the East.
SCFR Online–Opinion: By providing an extensive network of social, healthcare, educational, and post-war reconstruction services, Hezbollah has established a strong social base for itself among Lebanon’s Shiites and Sunnis, and even beyond that, among other segments of Lebanese society, including Christians. Hezbollah has never been an external actor imposed upon Lebanon; rather, it is a phenomenon fundamentally born out of the occupation and crimes of the Zionist regime and itself influenced by popular resistance.
SCFR Online– Opinion: Security and military developments in the region over recent months indicate that the ongoing crises and wars in Gaza, southern Lebanon, and parts of Syrian territory encompass broader dimensions of geopolitical and geostrategic transformations. In this context, the increased military presence and control of the Zionist regime over parts of the territories of these areas, along with proposals regarding the creation of buffer zones or even the expansion of security borders, have raised serious questions about the future of the regional order and its consequences for the countries of West Asia.
SCFR Online – Note: Articles from Western think tanks confirm that, contrary to Western assumptions, the war has failed to cause Iran’s economy to collapse, and this situation has led Washington to seek a pathway for exiting the quagmire.
SCFR Online – Opinion: At a time when regional security equations have reached a sensitive stage under the influence of Iran’s strategic confrontation with the United States and the Zionist regime, the question of the nature of Tehran’s defensive power has gained greater significance than ever before. While Washington and Tel Aviv rely on their technological superiority, the Islamic Republic of Iran has presented a model of deterrence that extends beyond the material calculations of the world’s classical militaries. This power, rooted in the connection between “the field” and “the people,” has not only altered the balance of power in recent conflicts but has also disrupted adversaries’ calculations when confronting Iran’s strategic depth.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The recent mobilization by certain members of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council toward more active participation in NATO security arrangements should not be interpreted as a sudden shift or fundamental transformation in these countries’ foreign policies.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: A researcher of Israel affairs at Stream Research Institute, commenting on how the most right-wing cabinet in the Zionist regime, led by Benjamin Netanyahu, has come to power, said: About the new cabinet of the Zionist regime, we should know that the extreme right parties, the Religious Zionism, Jewish Power and Noam, formed a coalition and won 14 seats in the recent elections, which was unprecedented in the history of Israel. Currently, 14 seats of the three extreme parties are among Netanyahu’s coalition.
Strategic Council Online—Interview: Emphasizing that the Republic of Azerbaijan and Armenia should respect each other’s territorial integrity and observe international standards, an expert on international issues said that what happened with the blocking of Lachin corridor is against the standards of international law. The Republic of Azerbaijan should be demanded to cancel the restrictions and at the same time clarify the ambiguities of the Moscow Agreement, which was signed with the presence of Russia and between Armenia and the Republic of Azerbaijan, otherwise there is always the possibility of conflicts and disputes.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: A professor at Yerevan State University while emphasizing the necessity of cooperation among Iran, Russia and Armenia to resolve the conflicts in the Karabakh region said: The measures being followed by the Republic of Azerbaijan show that Baku really wants war in the region. Any agreement and negotiation that takes place is quickly violated by Baku, and this violation of commitments is of no importance to them.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: In December, a several-day joint conference was held in Washington with the participation of 49 African countries. The purpose of this conference was to discuss common priorities as well as how to develop relations between the United States and African countries.
Hossein Sayyahi- Researcher on international politics
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: The US military budget for 2023 with an “unprecedented” figure of 858 billion dollars, which is 80 billion dollars more than this year’s military budget, was approved by the Senate with 83 votes in favor and 11 votes against. This issue has faced many criticisms within the United States.
Barsam Mohammadi – Expert on international affairs
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: In his third visit to Athens in the past seven months, Boyar Osmani, the Foreign Minister of North Macedonia, while expressing full satisfaction over the process of bilateral relations between Skopje and Athens, described the relations as a model of good neighborliness and spoke about the foundation of sustainable cooperation based on trust and mutual respect. Referring to the Prespa Agreement between Greece and North Macedonia in 2018, he referred to it as the basis for further strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation, and appreciated Greece’s support for its country’s accession to the European Union.
Mahmoud Fazeli – Analyst of international affairs
Strategic Council Online—Opinion: The war in Ukraine is going against the goals, interests and perspectives of the foreign policy of the United States, NATO and European allies. In the past ten months, the Americans have taken several actions in the form of military-intelligence assistance, political, diplomatic and international movements, economic sanctions, etc., with “tactical goals” based on defeating, weakening or grounding Russia, but they have not achieved desirable and real results in this field.
Hamid Khoshayand – Expert on regional issues
Strategic Council Online—Interview: An expert on European issues emphasized that what the Europeans put forward regarding the warnings concerning the end of weapons and expressing hope for the end of the war in Ukraine and the start of negotiations, is analyzed in the framework of their demands, but they do not have the ability to achieve this demand and in terms of military power are also heavily dependent on America.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on Latin America affairs commenting on the resumption of negotiations between the Venezuelan government and political opposition after a year-long suspension and the subsequent reduction of some US sanctions against Nicolas Maduro’s government, said: These days, in terms of the American foreign policy, Venezuela is preferred in comparison to many countries, including some countries in the Middle East; because they can deal with this country more easily and due to its proximity, they buy cheaper oil from Caracas.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion
The parity rate of the Euro versus the US dollar came to equality within the last few days. On July 14, 2022, one euro was traded at $ 1.0032 indicating a fall of 11.8% of the Euro value against the US dollar in comparison with the same day last year. Generally, among the factors for such developments are:
– the unfavorable economic perspective of Eurozone because of the Russian invasion of Ukraine
– Dubious approach of the European Central Bank
– The U.S. Federal Reserve Bank approach coupled with risk
Reza Majidzadeh, Researcher, Development Political Economics
SCFR Online – Opinion: Competition among great powers is no longer solely about oil; rather, control over rare minerals has now become the most important geopolitical arena for the global economy and technology.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The confrontation between Iran and the West has moved beyond traditional military arenas and now continues in the realm of perception, data, and artificial intelligence.
SCFR Online – Opinion: Iran’s display of power in the recent imposed war and Washington’s turning away from its traditional allies have pushed Persian Gulf countries toward new partners in the East.
SCFR Online–Opinion: By providing an extensive network of social, healthcare, educational, and post-war reconstruction services, Hezbollah has established a strong social base for itself among Lebanon’s Shiites and Sunnis, and even beyond that, among other segments of Lebanese society, including Christians. Hezbollah has never been an external actor imposed upon Lebanon; rather, it is a phenomenon fundamentally born out of the occupation and crimes of the Zionist regime and itself influenced by popular resistance.
SCFR Online– Opinion: Security and military developments in the region over recent months indicate that the ongoing crises and wars in Gaza, southern Lebanon, and parts of Syrian territory encompass broader dimensions of geopolitical and geostrategic transformations. In this context, the increased military presence and control of the Zionist regime over parts of the territories of these areas, along with proposals regarding the creation of buffer zones or even the expansion of security borders, have raised serious questions about the future of the regional order and its consequences for the countries of West Asia.
SCFR Online – Note: Articles from Western think tanks confirm that, contrary to Western assumptions, the war has failed to cause Iran’s economy to collapse, and this situation has led Washington to seek a pathway for exiting the quagmire.
SCFR Online – Opinion: At a time when regional security equations have reached a sensitive stage under the influence of Iran’s strategic confrontation with the United States and the Zionist regime, the question of the nature of Tehran’s defensive power has gained greater significance than ever before. While Washington and Tel Aviv rely on their technological superiority, the Islamic Republic of Iran has presented a model of deterrence that extends beyond the material calculations of the world’s classical militaries. This power, rooted in the connection between “the field” and “the people,” has not only altered the balance of power in recent conflicts but has also disrupted adversaries’ calculations when confronting Iran’s strategic depth.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The recent mobilization by certain members of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council toward more active participation in NATO security arrangements should not be interpreted as a sudden shift or fundamental transformation in these countries’ foreign policies.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: A researcher of Israel affairs at Stream Research Institute, commenting on how the most right-wing cabinet in the Zionist regime, led by Benjamin Netanyahu, has come to power, said: About the new cabinet of the Zionist regime, we should know that the extreme right parties, the Religious Zionism, Jewish Power and Noam, formed a coalition and won 14 seats in the recent elections, which was unprecedented in the history of Israel. Currently, 14 seats of the three extreme parties are among Netanyahu’s coalition.
Strategic Council Online—Interview: Emphasizing that the Republic of Azerbaijan and Armenia should respect each other’s territorial integrity and observe international standards, an expert on international issues said that what happened with the blocking of Lachin corridor is against the standards of international law. The Republic of Azerbaijan should be demanded to cancel the restrictions and at the same time clarify the ambiguities of the Moscow Agreement, which was signed with the presence of Russia and between Armenia and the Republic of Azerbaijan, otherwise there is always the possibility of conflicts and disputes.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: A professor at Yerevan State University while emphasizing the necessity of cooperation among Iran, Russia and Armenia to resolve the conflicts in the Karabakh region said: The measures being followed by the Republic of Azerbaijan show that Baku really wants war in the region. Any agreement and negotiation that takes place is quickly violated by Baku, and this violation of commitments is of no importance to them.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: In December, a several-day joint conference was held in Washington with the participation of 49 African countries. The purpose of this conference was to discuss common priorities as well as how to develop relations between the United States and African countries.
Hossein Sayyahi- Researcher on international politics
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: The US military budget for 2023 with an “unprecedented” figure of 858 billion dollars, which is 80 billion dollars more than this year’s military budget, was approved by the Senate with 83 votes in favor and 11 votes against. This issue has faced many criticisms within the United States.
Barsam Mohammadi – Expert on international affairs
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: In his third visit to Athens in the past seven months, Boyar Osmani, the Foreign Minister of North Macedonia, while expressing full satisfaction over the process of bilateral relations between Skopje and Athens, described the relations as a model of good neighborliness and spoke about the foundation of sustainable cooperation based on trust and mutual respect. Referring to the Prespa Agreement between Greece and North Macedonia in 2018, he referred to it as the basis for further strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation, and appreciated Greece’s support for its country’s accession to the European Union.
Mahmoud Fazeli – Analyst of international affairs
Strategic Council Online—Opinion: The war in Ukraine is going against the goals, interests and perspectives of the foreign policy of the United States, NATO and European allies. In the past ten months, the Americans have taken several actions in the form of military-intelligence assistance, political, diplomatic and international movements, economic sanctions, etc., with “tactical goals” based on defeating, weakening or grounding Russia, but they have not achieved desirable and real results in this field.
Hamid Khoshayand – Expert on regional issues
Strategic Council Online—Interview: An expert on European issues emphasized that what the Europeans put forward regarding the warnings concerning the end of weapons and expressing hope for the end of the war in Ukraine and the start of negotiations, is analyzed in the framework of their demands, but they do not have the ability to achieve this demand and in terms of military power are also heavily dependent on America.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on Latin America affairs commenting on the resumption of negotiations between the Venezuelan government and political opposition after a year-long suspension and the subsequent reduction of some US sanctions against Nicolas Maduro’s government, said: These days, in terms of the American foreign policy, Venezuela is preferred in comparison to many countries, including some countries in the Middle East; because they can deal with this country more easily and due to its proximity, they buy cheaper oil from Caracas.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion
The parity rate of the Euro versus the US dollar came to equality within the last few days. On July 14, 2022, one euro was traded at $ 1.0032 indicating a fall of 11.8% of the Euro value against the US dollar in comparison with the same day last year. Generally, among the factors for such developments are:
– the unfavorable economic perspective of Eurozone because of the Russian invasion of Ukraine
– Dubious approach of the European Central Bank
– The U.S. Federal Reserve Bank approach coupled with risk
Reza Majidzadeh, Researcher, Development Political Economics
SCFR Online – Opinion: Competition among great powers is no longer solely about oil; rather, control over rare minerals has now become the most important geopolitical arena for the global economy and technology.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The confrontation between Iran and the West has moved beyond traditional military arenas and now continues in the realm of perception, data, and artificial intelligence.
SCFR Online – Opinion: Iran’s display of power in the recent imposed war and Washington’s turning away from its traditional allies have pushed Persian Gulf countries toward new partners in the East.
SCFR Online–Opinion: By providing an extensive network of social, healthcare, educational, and post-war reconstruction services, Hezbollah has established a strong social base for itself among Lebanon’s Shiites and Sunnis, and even beyond that, among other segments of Lebanese society, including Christians. Hezbollah has never been an external actor imposed upon Lebanon; rather, it is a phenomenon fundamentally born out of the occupation and crimes of the Zionist regime and itself influenced by popular resistance.
SCFR Online– Opinion: Security and military developments in the region over recent months indicate that the ongoing crises and wars in Gaza, southern Lebanon, and parts of Syrian territory encompass broader dimensions of geopolitical and geostrategic transformations. In this context, the increased military presence and control of the Zionist regime over parts of the territories of these areas, along with proposals regarding the creation of buffer zones or even the expansion of security borders, have raised serious questions about the future of the regional order and its consequences for the countries of West Asia.
SCFR Online – Note: Articles from Western think tanks confirm that, contrary to Western assumptions, the war has failed to cause Iran’s economy to collapse, and this situation has led Washington to seek a pathway for exiting the quagmire.
SCFR Online – Opinion: At a time when regional security equations have reached a sensitive stage under the influence of Iran’s strategic confrontation with the United States and the Zionist regime, the question of the nature of Tehran’s defensive power has gained greater significance than ever before. While Washington and Tel Aviv rely on their technological superiority, the Islamic Republic of Iran has presented a model of deterrence that extends beyond the material calculations of the world’s classical militaries. This power, rooted in the connection between “the field” and “the people,” has not only altered the balance of power in recent conflicts but has also disrupted adversaries’ calculations when confronting Iran’s strategic depth.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The recent mobilization by certain members of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council toward more active participation in NATO security arrangements should not be interpreted as a sudden shift or fundamental transformation in these countries’ foreign policies.