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Increasing criticism of the extensive Zionist lobby network

SCFR Online – Opinion: An examination of the mechanisms of the Israeli regime’s influence in the United States depicts a complex picture of shared interests, strategic dependencies, and the limitations of this relationship.

Realities of the Tripartite Makkah Pact

SCFR Online – Interview: The signing of the Makkah agreement between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey has raised questions about the future of the region’s security structure and the position of these countries in West Asian equations. Can this agreement become a genuine collective defense mechanism, or does it have more of a political and deterrent function than creating new military capacity?

Strategic Implications of the Reduction of US Weapons Stockpiles

SCFR Online – Opinion: The continuation of the US war against Iran, in addition to increasing operational costs, has called into question the actual capacity of the American arsenal to simultaneously fulfill security commitments on multiple fronts; an issue that affects deterrence, defense production capacity, and Washington’s resource prioritization.

The Formation of a New Order in Relations Between Powers

SCFR Online – Opinion: The Russia-Ukraine war and the war of the United States and the Israeli regime against Iran have been formed with different objectives and actors, but field and political developments indicate that they are not entirely separate from one another.

An Analysis of the Makkah Defense Pact

SCFR Online – Opinion: On Friday, August 7, the heads of state of three countries – Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan – signed a text under the title “Makkah Joint Defense Agreement.”

Dimensions and challenges of the initiative to revive the Hejaz Railway

Strategic Council Online – Note: The initiative to revive the Hejaz Railway, beyond being a transportation project, constitutes an attempt to redefine geopolitics, the economy, and Turkey’s regional position; however, its realization appears to face significant financial, security, and institutional challenges.

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US Objectives and Strategy for Revival of ISIS in the Region

US Objectives and Strategy for Revival of ISIS in the Region

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: With the dominance of armed groups in Syria and the possible intensification of political, military, and security chaos in the country on the one hand and widespread foreign interventions on the other, the risk of ISIS revival has become stronger not only in Syria but also in the country’s surroundings, including Iraq.

Ukrainian War and the Widening East-West Divide

Ukrainian War and the Widening East-West Divide

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: A proxy war is when two countries fight each other indirectly by supporting the warring parties. Classic examples from the Cold War era include the Congo crisis in the 1960s and the Angola crisis in the 1970s when the Soviet Union and the United States supported each of the warring sides in a civil war with money, weapons, and sometimes soldiers, but never directly engaged in the war themselves. Accordingly, the approach of the United States and Europe, in the form of NATO and their all-out support for Ukraine, has all the hallmarks of a proxy war against Russia.

Analysis of the Roots and Prospects of the Conflict in Aleppo, Syria

Analysis of the Roots and Prospects of the Conflict in Aleppo, Syria

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: After several years of calm and immediately after the ceasefire agreement in Lebanon, the Syrian city of Aleppo has become the scene of clashes between opposition and armed groups led by Tahrir al-Sham (formerly Jabhat al-Nusra) and the Syrian army and government.

Analysis: The Latest Developments in the Ukrainian War

Analysis: The Latest Developments in the Ukrainian War

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Under the status quo, where there is a possibility of change in the West’s approaches due to Trump’s arrival in the White House, Russia is unlikely to launch a nuclear response to the Ukrainian missile attacks.

Challenges of QUAD Security Alliance and How Iran Can Play a Role

Challenges of QUAD Security Alliance and How Iran Can Play a Role

Strategic Council Online – Guest Opinion: Although some observers view the QUAD Security Dialogue as a fledgling military alliance focused solely on China’s growing regional influence and the rules-based order in the Indo-Pacific region, its four members, the United States, India, Australia, and Japan, have stated their goal to deepen economic, diplomatic, and military ties among the four countries.

The Prospect of Escalating Tensions between China and Taiwan

The Prospect of Escalating Tensions between China and Taiwan

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on East Asian issues said: The recent tensions between China and Taiwan are not new. The differences between China and Taiwan are rooted in the history of this land and the Indo-Pacific equations that America and the West are trying to fuel. Nevertheless, China is trying to resolve the dispute peacefully.

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Increasing criticism of the extensive Zionist lobby network

SCFR Online – Opinion: An examination of the mechanisms of the Israeli regime’s influence in the United States depicts a complex picture of shared interests, strategic dependencies, and the limitations of this relationship.

Realities of the Tripartite Makkah Pact

SCFR Online – Interview: The signing of the Makkah agreement between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey has raised questions about the future of the region’s security structure and the position of these countries in West Asian equations. Can this agreement become a genuine collective defense mechanism, or does it have more of a political and deterrent function than creating new military capacity?

Strategic Implications of the Reduction of US Weapons Stockpiles

SCFR Online – Opinion: The continuation of the US war against Iran, in addition to increasing operational costs, has called into question the actual capacity of the American arsenal to simultaneously fulfill security commitments on multiple fronts; an issue that affects deterrence, defense production capacity, and Washington’s resource prioritization.

The Formation of a New Order in Relations Between Powers

SCFR Online – Opinion: The Russia-Ukraine war and the war of the United States and the Israeli regime against Iran have been formed with different objectives and actors, but field and political developments indicate that they are not entirely separate from one another.

An Analysis of the Makkah Defense Pact

SCFR Online – Opinion: On Friday, August 7, the heads of state of three countries – Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan – signed a text under the title “Makkah Joint Defense Agreement.”

Dimensions and challenges of the initiative to revive the Hejaz Railway

Strategic Council Online – Note: The initiative to revive the Hejaz Railway, beyond being a transportation project, constitutes an attempt to redefine geopolitics, the economy, and Turkey’s regional position; however, its realization appears to face significant financial, security, and institutional challenges.

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US Objectives and Strategy for Revival of ISIS in the Region

US Objectives and Strategy for Revival of ISIS in the Region

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: With the dominance of armed groups in Syria and the possible intensification of political, military, and security chaos in the country on the one hand and widespread foreign interventions on the other, the risk of ISIS revival has become stronger not only in Syria but also in the country’s surroundings, including Iraq.

Ukrainian War and the Widening East-West Divide

Ukrainian War and the Widening East-West Divide

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: A proxy war is when two countries fight each other indirectly by supporting the warring parties. Classic examples from the Cold War era include the Congo crisis in the 1960s and the Angola crisis in the 1970s when the Soviet Union and the United States supported each of the warring sides in a civil war with money, weapons, and sometimes soldiers, but never directly engaged in the war themselves. Accordingly, the approach of the United States and Europe, in the form of NATO and their all-out support for Ukraine, has all the hallmarks of a proxy war against Russia.

Analysis of the Roots and Prospects of the Conflict in Aleppo, Syria

Analysis of the Roots and Prospects of the Conflict in Aleppo, Syria

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: After several years of calm and immediately after the ceasefire agreement in Lebanon, the Syrian city of Aleppo has become the scene of clashes between opposition and armed groups led by Tahrir al-Sham (formerly Jabhat al-Nusra) and the Syrian army and government.

Analysis: The Latest Developments in the Ukrainian War

Analysis: The Latest Developments in the Ukrainian War

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Under the status quo, where there is a possibility of change in the West’s approaches due to Trump’s arrival in the White House, Russia is unlikely to launch a nuclear response to the Ukrainian missile attacks.

Challenges of QUAD Security Alliance and How Iran Can Play a Role

Challenges of QUAD Security Alliance and How Iran Can Play a Role

Strategic Council Online – Guest Opinion: Although some observers view the QUAD Security Dialogue as a fledgling military alliance focused solely on China’s growing regional influence and the rules-based order in the Indo-Pacific region, its four members, the United States, India, Australia, and Japan, have stated their goal to deepen economic, diplomatic, and military ties among the four countries.

The Prospect of Escalating Tensions between China and Taiwan

The Prospect of Escalating Tensions between China and Taiwan

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on East Asian issues said: The recent tensions between China and Taiwan are not new. The differences between China and Taiwan are rooted in the history of this land and the Indo-Pacific equations that America and the West are trying to fuel. Nevertheless, China is trying to resolve the dispute peacefully.

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US Objectives and Strategy for Revival of ISIS in the Region

US Objectives and Strategy for Revival of ISIS in the Region

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: With the dominance of armed groups in Syria and the possible intensification of political, military, and security chaos in the country on the one hand and widespread foreign interventions on the other, the risk of ISIS revival has become stronger not only in Syria but also in the country’s surroundings, including Iraq.

Ukrainian War and the Widening East-West Divide

Ukrainian War and the Widening East-West Divide

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: A proxy war is when two countries fight each other indirectly by supporting the warring parties. Classic examples from the Cold War era include the Congo crisis in the 1960s and the Angola crisis in the 1970s when the Soviet Union and the United States supported each of the warring sides in a civil war with money, weapons, and sometimes soldiers, but never directly engaged in the war themselves. Accordingly, the approach of the United States and Europe, in the form of NATO and their all-out support for Ukraine, has all the hallmarks of a proxy war against Russia.

Analysis of the Roots and Prospects of the Conflict in Aleppo, Syria

Analysis of the Roots and Prospects of the Conflict in Aleppo, Syria

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: After several years of calm and immediately after the ceasefire agreement in Lebanon, the Syrian city of Aleppo has become the scene of clashes between opposition and armed groups led by Tahrir al-Sham (formerly Jabhat al-Nusra) and the Syrian army and government.

Analysis: The Latest Developments in the Ukrainian War

Analysis: The Latest Developments in the Ukrainian War

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Under the status quo, where there is a possibility of change in the West’s approaches due to Trump’s arrival in the White House, Russia is unlikely to launch a nuclear response to the Ukrainian missile attacks.

Challenges of QUAD Security Alliance and How Iran Can Play a Role

Challenges of QUAD Security Alliance and How Iran Can Play a Role

Strategic Council Online – Guest Opinion: Although some observers view the QUAD Security Dialogue as a fledgling military alliance focused solely on China’s growing regional influence and the rules-based order in the Indo-Pacific region, its four members, the United States, India, Australia, and Japan, have stated their goal to deepen economic, diplomatic, and military ties among the four countries.

The Prospect of Escalating Tensions between China and Taiwan

The Prospect of Escalating Tensions between China and Taiwan

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on East Asian issues said: The recent tensions between China and Taiwan are not new. The differences between China and Taiwan are rooted in the history of this land and the Indo-Pacific equations that America and the West are trying to fuel. Nevertheless, China is trying to resolve the dispute peacefully.

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Increasing criticism of the extensive Zionist lobby network

SCFR Online – Opinion: An examination of the mechanisms of the Israeli regime’s influence in the United States depicts a complex picture of shared interests, strategic dependencies, and the limitations of this relationship.

Realities of the Tripartite Makkah Pact

SCFR Online – Interview: The signing of the Makkah agreement between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey has raised questions about the future of the region’s security structure and the position of these countries in West Asian equations. Can this agreement become a genuine collective defense mechanism, or does it have more of a political and deterrent function than creating new military capacity?

Strategic Implications of the Reduction of US Weapons Stockpiles

SCFR Online – Opinion: The continuation of the US war against Iran, in addition to increasing operational costs, has called into question the actual capacity of the American arsenal to simultaneously fulfill security commitments on multiple fronts; an issue that affects deterrence, defense production capacity, and Washington’s resource prioritization.

The Formation of a New Order in Relations Between Powers

SCFR Online – Opinion: The Russia-Ukraine war and the war of the United States and the Israeli regime against Iran have been formed with different objectives and actors, but field and political developments indicate that they are not entirely separate from one another.

An Analysis of the Makkah Defense Pact

SCFR Online – Opinion: On Friday, August 7, the heads of state of three countries – Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan – signed a text under the title “Makkah Joint Defense Agreement.”

Dimensions and challenges of the initiative to revive the Hejaz Railway

Strategic Council Online – Note: The initiative to revive the Hejaz Railway, beyond being a transportation project, constitutes an attempt to redefine geopolitics, the economy, and Turkey’s regional position; however, its realization appears to face significant financial, security, and institutional challenges.

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US Objectives and Strategy for Revival of ISIS in the Region

US Objectives and Strategy for Revival of ISIS in the Region

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: With the dominance of armed groups in Syria and the possible intensification of political, military, and security chaos in the country on the one hand and widespread foreign interventions on the other, the risk of ISIS revival has become stronger not only in Syria but also in the country’s surroundings, including Iraq.

Ukrainian War and the Widening East-West Divide

Ukrainian War and the Widening East-West Divide

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: A proxy war is when two countries fight each other indirectly by supporting the warring parties. Classic examples from the Cold War era include the Congo crisis in the 1960s and the Angola crisis in the 1970s when the Soviet Union and the United States supported each of the warring sides in a civil war with money, weapons, and sometimes soldiers, but never directly engaged in the war themselves. Accordingly, the approach of the United States and Europe, in the form of NATO and their all-out support for Ukraine, has all the hallmarks of a proxy war against Russia.

Analysis of the Roots and Prospects of the Conflict in Aleppo, Syria

Analysis of the Roots and Prospects of the Conflict in Aleppo, Syria

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: After several years of calm and immediately after the ceasefire agreement in Lebanon, the Syrian city of Aleppo has become the scene of clashes between opposition and armed groups led by Tahrir al-Sham (formerly Jabhat al-Nusra) and the Syrian army and government.

Analysis: The Latest Developments in the Ukrainian War

Analysis: The Latest Developments in the Ukrainian War

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Under the status quo, where there is a possibility of change in the West’s approaches due to Trump’s arrival in the White House, Russia is unlikely to launch a nuclear response to the Ukrainian missile attacks.

Challenges of QUAD Security Alliance and How Iran Can Play a Role

Challenges of QUAD Security Alliance and How Iran Can Play a Role

Strategic Council Online – Guest Opinion: Although some observers view the QUAD Security Dialogue as a fledgling military alliance focused solely on China’s growing regional influence and the rules-based order in the Indo-Pacific region, its four members, the United States, India, Australia, and Japan, have stated their goal to deepen economic, diplomatic, and military ties among the four countries.

The Prospect of Escalating Tensions between China and Taiwan

The Prospect of Escalating Tensions between China and Taiwan

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on East Asian issues said: The recent tensions between China and Taiwan are not new. The differences between China and Taiwan are rooted in the history of this land and the Indo-Pacific equations that America and the West are trying to fuel. Nevertheless, China is trying to resolve the dispute peacefully.

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Increasing criticism of the extensive Zionist lobby network

SCFR Online – Opinion: An examination of the mechanisms of the Israeli regime’s influence in the United States depicts a complex picture of shared interests, strategic dependencies, and the limitations of this relationship.

Realities of the Tripartite Makkah Pact

SCFR Online – Interview: The signing of the Makkah agreement between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey has raised questions about the future of the region’s security structure and the position of these countries in West Asian equations. Can this agreement become a genuine collective defense mechanism, or does it have more of a political and deterrent function than creating new military capacity?

Strategic Implications of the Reduction of US Weapons Stockpiles

SCFR Online – Opinion: The continuation of the US war against Iran, in addition to increasing operational costs, has called into question the actual capacity of the American arsenal to simultaneously fulfill security commitments on multiple fronts; an issue that affects deterrence, defense production capacity, and Washington’s resource prioritization.

The Formation of a New Order in Relations Between Powers

SCFR Online – Opinion: The Russia-Ukraine war and the war of the United States and the Israeli regime against Iran have been formed with different objectives and actors, but field and political developments indicate that they are not entirely separate from one another.

An Analysis of the Makkah Defense Pact

SCFR Online – Opinion: On Friday, August 7, the heads of state of three countries – Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan – signed a text under the title “Makkah Joint Defense Agreement.”

Dimensions and challenges of the initiative to revive the Hejaz Railway

Strategic Council Online – Note: The initiative to revive the Hejaz Railway, beyond being a transportation project, constitutes an attempt to redefine geopolitics, the economy, and Turkey’s regional position; however, its realization appears to face significant financial, security, and institutional challenges.

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US Objectives and Strategy for Revival of ISIS in the Region

US Objectives and Strategy for Revival of ISIS in the Region

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: With the dominance of armed groups in Syria and the possible intensification of political, military, and security chaos in the country on the one hand and widespread foreign interventions on the other, the risk of ISIS revival has become stronger not only in Syria but also in the country’s surroundings, including Iraq.

Ukrainian War and the Widening East-West Divide

Ukrainian War and the Widening East-West Divide

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: A proxy war is when two countries fight each other indirectly by supporting the warring parties. Classic examples from the Cold War era include the Congo crisis in the 1960s and the Angola crisis in the 1970s when the Soviet Union and the United States supported each of the warring sides in a civil war with money, weapons, and sometimes soldiers, but never directly engaged in the war themselves. Accordingly, the approach of the United States and Europe, in the form of NATO and their all-out support for Ukraine, has all the hallmarks of a proxy war against Russia.

Analysis of the Roots and Prospects of the Conflict in Aleppo, Syria

Analysis of the Roots and Prospects of the Conflict in Aleppo, Syria

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: After several years of calm and immediately after the ceasefire agreement in Lebanon, the Syrian city of Aleppo has become the scene of clashes between opposition and armed groups led by Tahrir al-Sham (formerly Jabhat al-Nusra) and the Syrian army and government.

Analysis: The Latest Developments in the Ukrainian War

Analysis: The Latest Developments in the Ukrainian War

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Under the status quo, where there is a possibility of change in the West’s approaches due to Trump’s arrival in the White House, Russia is unlikely to launch a nuclear response to the Ukrainian missile attacks.

Challenges of QUAD Security Alliance and How Iran Can Play a Role

Challenges of QUAD Security Alliance and How Iran Can Play a Role

Strategic Council Online – Guest Opinion: Although some observers view the QUAD Security Dialogue as a fledgling military alliance focused solely on China’s growing regional influence and the rules-based order in the Indo-Pacific region, its four members, the United States, India, Australia, and Japan, have stated their goal to deepen economic, diplomatic, and military ties among the four countries.

The Prospect of Escalating Tensions between China and Taiwan

The Prospect of Escalating Tensions between China and Taiwan

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on East Asian issues said: The recent tensions between China and Taiwan are not new. The differences between China and Taiwan are rooted in the history of this land and the Indo-Pacific equations that America and the West are trying to fuel. Nevertheless, China is trying to resolve the dispute peacefully.

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Increasing criticism of the extensive Zionist lobby network

SCFR Online – Opinion: An examination of the mechanisms of the Israeli regime’s influence in the United States depicts a complex picture of shared interests, strategic dependencies, and the limitations of this relationship.

Realities of the Tripartite Makkah Pact

SCFR Online – Interview: The signing of the Makkah agreement between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey has raised questions about the future of the region’s security structure and the position of these countries in West Asian equations. Can this agreement become a genuine collective defense mechanism, or does it have more of a political and deterrent function than creating new military capacity?

Strategic Implications of the Reduction of US Weapons Stockpiles

SCFR Online – Opinion: The continuation of the US war against Iran, in addition to increasing operational costs, has called into question the actual capacity of the American arsenal to simultaneously fulfill security commitments on multiple fronts; an issue that affects deterrence, defense production capacity, and Washington’s resource prioritization.

The Formation of a New Order in Relations Between Powers

SCFR Online – Opinion: The Russia-Ukraine war and the war of the United States and the Israeli regime against Iran have been formed with different objectives and actors, but field and political developments indicate that they are not entirely separate from one another.

An Analysis of the Makkah Defense Pact

SCFR Online – Opinion: On Friday, August 7, the heads of state of three countries – Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan – signed a text under the title “Makkah Joint Defense Agreement.”

Dimensions and challenges of the initiative to revive the Hejaz Railway

Strategic Council Online – Note: The initiative to revive the Hejaz Railway, beyond being a transportation project, constitutes an attempt to redefine geopolitics, the economy, and Turkey’s regional position; however, its realization appears to face significant financial, security, and institutional challenges.

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US Objectives and Strategy for Revival of ISIS in the Region

US Objectives and Strategy for Revival of ISIS in the Region

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: With the dominance of armed groups in Syria and the possible intensification of political, military, and security chaos in the country on the one hand and widespread foreign interventions on the other, the risk of ISIS revival has become stronger not only in Syria but also in the country’s surroundings, including Iraq.

Ukrainian War and the Widening East-West Divide

Ukrainian War and the Widening East-West Divide

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: A proxy war is when two countries fight each other indirectly by supporting the warring parties. Classic examples from the Cold War era include the Congo crisis in the 1960s and the Angola crisis in the 1970s when the Soviet Union and the United States supported each of the warring sides in a civil war with money, weapons, and sometimes soldiers, but never directly engaged in the war themselves. Accordingly, the approach of the United States and Europe, in the form of NATO and their all-out support for Ukraine, has all the hallmarks of a proxy war against Russia.

Analysis of the Roots and Prospects of the Conflict in Aleppo, Syria

Analysis of the Roots and Prospects of the Conflict in Aleppo, Syria

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: After several years of calm and immediately after the ceasefire agreement in Lebanon, the Syrian city of Aleppo has become the scene of clashes between opposition and armed groups led by Tahrir al-Sham (formerly Jabhat al-Nusra) and the Syrian army and government.

Analysis: The Latest Developments in the Ukrainian War

Analysis: The Latest Developments in the Ukrainian War

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Under the status quo, where there is a possibility of change in the West’s approaches due to Trump’s arrival in the White House, Russia is unlikely to launch a nuclear response to the Ukrainian missile attacks.

Challenges of QUAD Security Alliance and How Iran Can Play a Role

Challenges of QUAD Security Alliance and How Iran Can Play a Role

Strategic Council Online – Guest Opinion: Although some observers view the QUAD Security Dialogue as a fledgling military alliance focused solely on China’s growing regional influence and the rules-based order in the Indo-Pacific region, its four members, the United States, India, Australia, and Japan, have stated their goal to deepen economic, diplomatic, and military ties among the four countries.

The Prospect of Escalating Tensions between China and Taiwan

The Prospect of Escalating Tensions between China and Taiwan

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on East Asian issues said: The recent tensions between China and Taiwan are not new. The differences between China and Taiwan are rooted in the history of this land and the Indo-Pacific equations that America and the West are trying to fuel. Nevertheless, China is trying to resolve the dispute peacefully.

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Increasing criticism of the extensive Zionist lobby network

SCFR Online – Opinion: An examination of the mechanisms of the Israeli regime’s influence in the United States depicts a complex picture of shared interests, strategic dependencies, and the limitations of this relationship.

Realities of the Tripartite Makkah Pact

SCFR Online – Interview: The signing of the Makkah agreement between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey has raised questions about the future of the region’s security structure and the position of these countries in West Asian equations. Can this agreement become a genuine collective defense mechanism, or does it have more of a political and deterrent function than creating new military capacity?

Strategic Implications of the Reduction of US Weapons Stockpiles

SCFR Online – Opinion: The continuation of the US war against Iran, in addition to increasing operational costs, has called into question the actual capacity of the American arsenal to simultaneously fulfill security commitments on multiple fronts; an issue that affects deterrence, defense production capacity, and Washington’s resource prioritization.

The Formation of a New Order in Relations Between Powers

SCFR Online – Opinion: The Russia-Ukraine war and the war of the United States and the Israeli regime against Iran have been formed with different objectives and actors, but field and political developments indicate that they are not entirely separate from one another.

An Analysis of the Makkah Defense Pact

SCFR Online – Opinion: On Friday, August 7, the heads of state of three countries – Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan – signed a text under the title “Makkah Joint Defense Agreement.”

Dimensions and challenges of the initiative to revive the Hejaz Railway

Strategic Council Online – Note: The initiative to revive the Hejaz Railway, beyond being a transportation project, constitutes an attempt to redefine geopolitics, the economy, and Turkey’s regional position; however, its realization appears to face significant financial, security, and institutional challenges.

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US Objectives and Strategy for Revival of ISIS in the Region

US Objectives and Strategy for Revival of ISIS in the Region

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: With the dominance of armed groups in Syria and the possible intensification of political, military, and security chaos in the country on the one hand and widespread foreign interventions on the other, the risk of ISIS revival has become stronger not only in Syria but also in the country’s surroundings, including Iraq.

Ukrainian War and the Widening East-West Divide

Ukrainian War and the Widening East-West Divide

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: A proxy war is when two countries fight each other indirectly by supporting the warring parties. Classic examples from the Cold War era include the Congo crisis in the 1960s and the Angola crisis in the 1970s when the Soviet Union and the United States supported each of the warring sides in a civil war with money, weapons, and sometimes soldiers, but never directly engaged in the war themselves. Accordingly, the approach of the United States and Europe, in the form of NATO and their all-out support for Ukraine, has all the hallmarks of a proxy war against Russia.

Analysis of the Roots and Prospects of the Conflict in Aleppo, Syria

Analysis of the Roots and Prospects of the Conflict in Aleppo, Syria

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: After several years of calm and immediately after the ceasefire agreement in Lebanon, the Syrian city of Aleppo has become the scene of clashes between opposition and armed groups led by Tahrir al-Sham (formerly Jabhat al-Nusra) and the Syrian army and government.

Analysis: The Latest Developments in the Ukrainian War

Analysis: The Latest Developments in the Ukrainian War

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Under the status quo, where there is a possibility of change in the West’s approaches due to Trump’s arrival in the White House, Russia is unlikely to launch a nuclear response to the Ukrainian missile attacks.

Challenges of QUAD Security Alliance and How Iran Can Play a Role

Challenges of QUAD Security Alliance and How Iran Can Play a Role

Strategic Council Online – Guest Opinion: Although some observers view the QUAD Security Dialogue as a fledgling military alliance focused solely on China’s growing regional influence and the rules-based order in the Indo-Pacific region, its four members, the United States, India, Australia, and Japan, have stated their goal to deepen economic, diplomatic, and military ties among the four countries.

The Prospect of Escalating Tensions between China and Taiwan

The Prospect of Escalating Tensions between China and Taiwan

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on East Asian issues said: The recent tensions between China and Taiwan are not new. The differences between China and Taiwan are rooted in the history of this land and the Indo-Pacific equations that America and the West are trying to fuel. Nevertheless, China is trying to resolve the dispute peacefully.

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Increasing criticism of the extensive Zionist lobby network

SCFR Online – Opinion: An examination of the mechanisms of the Israeli regime’s influence in the United States depicts a complex picture of shared interests, strategic dependencies, and the limitations of this relationship.

Realities of the Tripartite Makkah Pact

SCFR Online – Interview: The signing of the Makkah agreement between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey has raised questions about the future of the region’s security structure and the position of these countries in West Asian equations. Can this agreement become a genuine collective defense mechanism, or does it have more of a political and deterrent function than creating new military capacity?

Strategic Implications of the Reduction of US Weapons Stockpiles

SCFR Online – Opinion: The continuation of the US war against Iran, in addition to increasing operational costs, has called into question the actual capacity of the American arsenal to simultaneously fulfill security commitments on multiple fronts; an issue that affects deterrence, defense production capacity, and Washington’s resource prioritization.

The Formation of a New Order in Relations Between Powers

SCFR Online – Opinion: The Russia-Ukraine war and the war of the United States and the Israeli regime against Iran have been formed with different objectives and actors, but field and political developments indicate that they are not entirely separate from one another.

An Analysis of the Makkah Defense Pact

SCFR Online – Opinion: On Friday, August 7, the heads of state of three countries – Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan – signed a text under the title “Makkah Joint Defense Agreement.”

Dimensions and challenges of the initiative to revive the Hejaz Railway

Strategic Council Online – Note: The initiative to revive the Hejaz Railway, beyond being a transportation project, constitutes an attempt to redefine geopolitics, the economy, and Turkey’s regional position; however, its realization appears to face significant financial, security, and institutional challenges.

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