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Balancing in the chain of chokepoints; from sea-based deterrence to pluralistic diplomacy

Balancing in the chain of chokepoints; from sea-based deterrence to pluralistic diplomacy

2026/08/03

Strategic Council Online – Note: Recent developments in the political geography of West Asia, from rising tensions in the Persian Gulf to missile and drone activities in the Red Sea and the recent warning by Kaja Kallas, the European Union’s foreign policy chief, regarding the threat to freedom of navigation, indicate a key pattern shift; the US-Iran war has moved beyond the scope of a regional and local confrontation and has linked two vital passageways for the global economy: the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.

Indicators for Choosing Between War and Diplomacy

Indicators for Choosing Between War and Diplomacy

2026/07/23

SCFR Online – Opinion: Foreign policy analysis is valid when it evaluates decisions based on the information and circumstances prevailing at the time they were made, not on the basis of outcomes that only become apparent after the crisis has ended.

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Economy

Objectives & Consequences of China’s Energy Agreement with the Republic of Azerbaijan

Objectives & Consequences of China’s Energy Agreement with the Republic of Azerbaijan

2023/12/23

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A researcher of geopolitical affairs considered cooperation in the field of energy as the main priority of relations between Beijing and Baku and stated: The recent agreement between the Republic of Azerbaijan and China, while covering issues related to the import and export of oil and gas and development of new energies, also helps to advance China’s approach in resolving or reducing tensions in the Caucasus.

COP 28, Need for Strategic Transition of West Asia Region

COP 28, Need for Strategic Transition of West Asia Region

2023/12/18

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: In the past two weeks, the leaders and officials of the countries participating in the United Nations Climate Change Conference known as COP28 gathered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to make efforts to limit global warming and increase the reduction of the role of fossil fuels in the world. Although the heavy shadow of the Israeli regime’s inhumane attacks on the Gaza Strip has cast a shadow on the conference, this year’s dry autumn and low rainfall and the dark and low rainfall winters of the past few years remind us that attention to climate change and addressing its causes and reasons is no longer a luxury or an unimportant issue, and neglecting it can directly endanger the food security, welfare, and life of the citizens of different countries, and as a result, face those governments with serious risks.
Dr. Mohammad Mehdi Mazaheri – University professor

China’s Role in Undermining Effectiveness of Western Sanctions against Russia

China’s Role in Undermining Effectiveness of Western Sanctions against Russia

2023/12/07

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on Russian affairs stated that despite some challenges and uncertainties, the relationship between Moscow and Beijing has somehow insured the Russian economy; at the same time, she said that the West has a long-term plan to weaken Russia through sanctions.

Economic-Commercial Cooperation; Focus of China-Russia Relations

Economic-Commercial Cooperation; Focus of China-Russia Relations

2023/10/29

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on Russia affairs, saying that the value of trade relations between China and Russia in 2022 has set a new record compared to the same period last year, added: Russia is interested in improving its unique position in the Belt and Road Initiative and has suggested different ways to the Chinese in this regard. One of the ways is cooperation in Central Asia, which is, in fact, the strategy of integrating China’s New Silk Road with Russia’s Eurasian Economic Union.

Forecast of European Gas Supply & Demand Situation in Coming Winter

Forecast of European Gas Supply & Demand Situation in Coming Winter

2023/10/22

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Europe is entering into its second winter since the valves of Russian gas pipelines were closed while it has managed to register a new record in the volume of its gas reserves. After the Russian attack on Ukraine in February 2022, Europe set a crisis plan to reduce its reliance on Russian fuel. Accordingly, the gas storage level should be completed by 65% by August, 80% by October, and 90% by November 2023. But after the end of this summer, two months ahead of schedule, the gas storage level was completed by 90%.
Hamideh Safamanesh – International relations researcher

Analysis of Reasons for Increasing Israeli Sale of Military Equipment

Analysis of Reasons for Increasing Israeli Sale of Military Equipment

2023/10/15

Strategic Council Online: Statistics show that the volume of arms and military equipment exports by the Zionist regime has doubled over the past nine years. According to the Ministry of Defense of the Zionist regime, the income from the export of weapons and other military equipment reached 12.5 billion dollars in 2022, higher than the previous record of 11.4 billion dollars in 2021. Between 2011 and 2016, this figure fluctuated between 5.6 billion and 7.5 billion dollars.
Mahmoud Fazeli – International affairs analyst

Greece; Europe’s Important Economic, Transportation, Strategic Gateway for India

Greece; Europe’s Important Economic, Transportation, Strategic Gateway for India

2023/09/09

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: During the visit of the Indian Prime Minister Modi to Greece, which is considered the first visit of the prime minister of that country after 1983, topics such as the gradual improvement of bilateral relations with Greece and a broad framework of bilateral cooperation focusing on the economic, tourism, agriculture, and defense sectors, establishing direct flights between the two countries and climate changes were discussed. Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis considers India a factor of peace and security and a bridge of cooperation between the three continents, considers this trip a “turning point,” and hopes that the relations will be upgraded to a “strategic partnership.” He has announced that the target of the conservative Greek government is to double the value of trade between the two countries in the next four years.
Mahmoud Fazeli – International affairs analyst

Iran’s Membership in BRICS, Containing a Win-Win Result

Iran’s Membership in BRICS, Containing a Win-Win Result

2023/09/09

Strategic Council Online – Secretariat report: The BRICS group is an economic-political group consisting of the world’s emerging economies, which has been formed to reform global governance and avoid unilateralism of the United States of America.

Prospects and achievements of connecting the power grid of Iran, the Republic of Azerbaijan, and Russia

Prospects and achievements of connecting the power grid of Iran, the Republic of Azerbaijan, and Russia

2023/08/23

Strategic Council Online—Interview: An expert on Russian issues, stating that Iran and Russia are willing to create a comprehensive agreement with other countries in the region for electrical connection, emphasized that the large plans and electrical connection of the countries to each other will contribute to their greater political-economic and security intertwining. Moreover, adding the Republic of Azerbaijan and Georgia to this circle will reduce the intensity of tensions in the region and help further the region’s development.

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Balancing in the chain of chokepoints; from sea-based deterrence to pluralistic diplomacy

Balancing in the chain of chokepoints; from sea-based deterrence to pluralistic diplomacy

2026/08/03

Strategic Council Online – Note: Recent developments in the political geography of West Asia, from rising tensions in the Persian Gulf to missile and drone activities in the Red Sea and the recent warning by Kaja Kallas, the European Union’s foreign policy chief, regarding the threat to freedom of navigation, indicate a key pattern shift; the US-Iran war has moved beyond the scope of a regional and local confrontation and has linked two vital passageways for the global economy: the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.

Indicators for Choosing Between War and Diplomacy

Indicators for Choosing Between War and Diplomacy

2026/07/23

SCFR Online – Opinion: Foreign policy analysis is valid when it evaluates decisions based on the information and circumstances prevailing at the time they were made, not on the basis of outcomes that only become apparent after the crisis has ended.

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Objectives & Consequences of China’s Energy Agreement with the Republic of Azerbaijan

Objectives & Consequences of China’s Energy Agreement with the Republic of Azerbaijan

2023/12/23

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A researcher of geopolitical affairs considered cooperation in the field of energy as the main priority of relations between Beijing and Baku and stated: The recent agreement between the Republic of Azerbaijan and China, while covering issues related to the import and export of oil and gas and development of new energies, also helps to advance China’s approach in resolving or reducing tensions in the Caucasus.

COP 28, Need for Strategic Transition of West Asia Region

COP 28, Need for Strategic Transition of West Asia Region

2023/12/18

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: In the past two weeks, the leaders and officials of the countries participating in the United Nations Climate Change Conference known as COP28 gathered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to make efforts to limit global warming and increase the reduction of the role of fossil fuels in the world. Although the heavy shadow of the Israeli regime’s inhumane attacks on the Gaza Strip has cast a shadow on the conference, this year’s dry autumn and low rainfall and the dark and low rainfall winters of the past few years remind us that attention to climate change and addressing its causes and reasons is no longer a luxury or an unimportant issue, and neglecting it can directly endanger the food security, welfare, and life of the citizens of different countries, and as a result, face those governments with serious risks.
Dr. Mohammad Mehdi Mazaheri – University professor

China’s Role in Undermining Effectiveness of Western Sanctions against Russia

China’s Role in Undermining Effectiveness of Western Sanctions against Russia

2023/12/07

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on Russian affairs stated that despite some challenges and uncertainties, the relationship between Moscow and Beijing has somehow insured the Russian economy; at the same time, she said that the West has a long-term plan to weaken Russia through sanctions.

Economic-Commercial Cooperation; Focus of China-Russia Relations

Economic-Commercial Cooperation; Focus of China-Russia Relations

2023/10/29

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on Russia affairs, saying that the value of trade relations between China and Russia in 2022 has set a new record compared to the same period last year, added: Russia is interested in improving its unique position in the Belt and Road Initiative and has suggested different ways to the Chinese in this regard. One of the ways is cooperation in Central Asia, which is, in fact, the strategy of integrating China’s New Silk Road with Russia’s Eurasian Economic Union.

Forecast of European Gas Supply & Demand Situation in Coming Winter

Forecast of European Gas Supply & Demand Situation in Coming Winter

2023/10/22

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Europe is entering into its second winter since the valves of Russian gas pipelines were closed while it has managed to register a new record in the volume of its gas reserves. After the Russian attack on Ukraine in February 2022, Europe set a crisis plan to reduce its reliance on Russian fuel. Accordingly, the gas storage level should be completed by 65% by August, 80% by October, and 90% by November 2023. But after the end of this summer, two months ahead of schedule, the gas storage level was completed by 90%.
Hamideh Safamanesh – International relations researcher

Analysis of Reasons for Increasing Israeli Sale of Military Equipment

Analysis of Reasons for Increasing Israeli Sale of Military Equipment

2023/10/15

Strategic Council Online: Statistics show that the volume of arms and military equipment exports by the Zionist regime has doubled over the past nine years. According to the Ministry of Defense of the Zionist regime, the income from the export of weapons and other military equipment reached 12.5 billion dollars in 2022, higher than the previous record of 11.4 billion dollars in 2021. Between 2011 and 2016, this figure fluctuated between 5.6 billion and 7.5 billion dollars.
Mahmoud Fazeli – International affairs analyst

Greece; Europe’s Important Economic, Transportation, Strategic Gateway for India

Greece; Europe’s Important Economic, Transportation, Strategic Gateway for India

2023/09/09

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: During the visit of the Indian Prime Minister Modi to Greece, which is considered the first visit of the prime minister of that country after 1983, topics such as the gradual improvement of bilateral relations with Greece and a broad framework of bilateral cooperation focusing on the economic, tourism, agriculture, and defense sectors, establishing direct flights between the two countries and climate changes were discussed. Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis considers India a factor of peace and security and a bridge of cooperation between the three continents, considers this trip a “turning point,” and hopes that the relations will be upgraded to a “strategic partnership.” He has announced that the target of the conservative Greek government is to double the value of trade between the two countries in the next four years.
Mahmoud Fazeli – International affairs analyst

Iran’s Membership in BRICS, Containing a Win-Win Result

Iran’s Membership in BRICS, Containing a Win-Win Result

2023/09/09

Strategic Council Online – Secretariat report: The BRICS group is an economic-political group consisting of the world’s emerging economies, which has been formed to reform global governance and avoid unilateralism of the United States of America.

Prospects and achievements of connecting the power grid of Iran, the Republic of Azerbaijan, and Russia

Prospects and achievements of connecting the power grid of Iran, the Republic of Azerbaijan, and Russia

2023/08/23

Strategic Council Online—Interview: An expert on Russian issues, stating that Iran and Russia are willing to create a comprehensive agreement with other countries in the region for electrical connection, emphasized that the large plans and electrical connection of the countries to each other will contribute to their greater political-economic and security intertwining. Moreover, adding the Republic of Azerbaijan and Georgia to this circle will reduce the intensity of tensions in the region and help further the region’s development.

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Objectives & Consequences of China’s Energy Agreement with the Republic of Azerbaijan

Objectives & Consequences of China’s Energy Agreement with the Republic of Azerbaijan

2023/12/23

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A researcher of geopolitical affairs considered cooperation in the field of energy as the main priority of relations between Beijing and Baku and stated: The recent agreement between the Republic of Azerbaijan and China, while covering issues related to the import and export of oil and gas and development of new energies, also helps to advance China’s approach in resolving or reducing tensions in the Caucasus.

COP 28, Need for Strategic Transition of West Asia Region

COP 28, Need for Strategic Transition of West Asia Region

2023/12/18

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: In the past two weeks, the leaders and officials of the countries participating in the United Nations Climate Change Conference known as COP28 gathered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to make efforts to limit global warming and increase the reduction of the role of fossil fuels in the world. Although the heavy shadow of the Israeli regime’s inhumane attacks on the Gaza Strip has cast a shadow on the conference, this year’s dry autumn and low rainfall and the dark and low rainfall winters of the past few years remind us that attention to climate change and addressing its causes and reasons is no longer a luxury or an unimportant issue, and neglecting it can directly endanger the food security, welfare, and life of the citizens of different countries, and as a result, face those governments with serious risks.
Dr. Mohammad Mehdi Mazaheri – University professor

China’s Role in Undermining Effectiveness of Western Sanctions against Russia

China’s Role in Undermining Effectiveness of Western Sanctions against Russia

2023/12/07

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on Russian affairs stated that despite some challenges and uncertainties, the relationship between Moscow and Beijing has somehow insured the Russian economy; at the same time, she said that the West has a long-term plan to weaken Russia through sanctions.

Economic-Commercial Cooperation; Focus of China-Russia Relations

Economic-Commercial Cooperation; Focus of China-Russia Relations

2023/10/29

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on Russia affairs, saying that the value of trade relations between China and Russia in 2022 has set a new record compared to the same period last year, added: Russia is interested in improving its unique position in the Belt and Road Initiative and has suggested different ways to the Chinese in this regard. One of the ways is cooperation in Central Asia, which is, in fact, the strategy of integrating China’s New Silk Road with Russia’s Eurasian Economic Union.

Forecast of European Gas Supply & Demand Situation in Coming Winter

Forecast of European Gas Supply & Demand Situation in Coming Winter

2023/10/22

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Europe is entering into its second winter since the valves of Russian gas pipelines were closed while it has managed to register a new record in the volume of its gas reserves. After the Russian attack on Ukraine in February 2022, Europe set a crisis plan to reduce its reliance on Russian fuel. Accordingly, the gas storage level should be completed by 65% by August, 80% by October, and 90% by November 2023. But after the end of this summer, two months ahead of schedule, the gas storage level was completed by 90%.
Hamideh Safamanesh – International relations researcher

Analysis of Reasons for Increasing Israeli Sale of Military Equipment

Analysis of Reasons for Increasing Israeli Sale of Military Equipment

2023/10/15

Strategic Council Online: Statistics show that the volume of arms and military equipment exports by the Zionist regime has doubled over the past nine years. According to the Ministry of Defense of the Zionist regime, the income from the export of weapons and other military equipment reached 12.5 billion dollars in 2022, higher than the previous record of 11.4 billion dollars in 2021. Between 2011 and 2016, this figure fluctuated between 5.6 billion and 7.5 billion dollars.
Mahmoud Fazeli – International affairs analyst

Greece; Europe’s Important Economic, Transportation, Strategic Gateway for India

Greece; Europe’s Important Economic, Transportation, Strategic Gateway for India

2023/09/09

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: During the visit of the Indian Prime Minister Modi to Greece, which is considered the first visit of the prime minister of that country after 1983, topics such as the gradual improvement of bilateral relations with Greece and a broad framework of bilateral cooperation focusing on the economic, tourism, agriculture, and defense sectors, establishing direct flights between the two countries and climate changes were discussed. Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis considers India a factor of peace and security and a bridge of cooperation between the three continents, considers this trip a “turning point,” and hopes that the relations will be upgraded to a “strategic partnership.” He has announced that the target of the conservative Greek government is to double the value of trade between the two countries in the next four years.
Mahmoud Fazeli – International affairs analyst

Iran’s Membership in BRICS, Containing a Win-Win Result

Iran’s Membership in BRICS, Containing a Win-Win Result

2023/09/09

Strategic Council Online – Secretariat report: The BRICS group is an economic-political group consisting of the world’s emerging economies, which has been formed to reform global governance and avoid unilateralism of the United States of America.

Prospects and achievements of connecting the power grid of Iran, the Republic of Azerbaijan, and Russia

Prospects and achievements of connecting the power grid of Iran, the Republic of Azerbaijan, and Russia

2023/08/23

Strategic Council Online—Interview: An expert on Russian issues, stating that Iran and Russia are willing to create a comprehensive agreement with other countries in the region for electrical connection, emphasized that the large plans and electrical connection of the countries to each other will contribute to their greater political-economic and security intertwining. Moreover, adding the Republic of Azerbaijan and Georgia to this circle will reduce the intensity of tensions in the region and help further the region’s development.

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SCFR Online – Opinion: Foreign policy analysis is valid when it evaluates decisions based on the information and circumstances prevailing at the time they were made, not on the basis of outcomes that only become apparent after the crisis has ended.

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Objectives & Consequences of China’s Energy Agreement with the Republic of Azerbaijan

Objectives & Consequences of China’s Energy Agreement with the Republic of Azerbaijan

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Strategic Council Online – Interview: A researcher of geopolitical affairs considered cooperation in the field of energy as the main priority of relations between Beijing and Baku and stated: The recent agreement between the Republic of Azerbaijan and China, while covering issues related to the import and export of oil and gas and development of new energies, also helps to advance China’s approach in resolving or reducing tensions in the Caucasus.

COP 28, Need for Strategic Transition of West Asia Region

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2023/12/18

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: In the past two weeks, the leaders and officials of the countries participating in the United Nations Climate Change Conference known as COP28 gathered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to make efforts to limit global warming and increase the reduction of the role of fossil fuels in the world. Although the heavy shadow of the Israeli regime’s inhumane attacks on the Gaza Strip has cast a shadow on the conference, this year’s dry autumn and low rainfall and the dark and low rainfall winters of the past few years remind us that attention to climate change and addressing its causes and reasons is no longer a luxury or an unimportant issue, and neglecting it can directly endanger the food security, welfare, and life of the citizens of different countries, and as a result, face those governments with serious risks.
Dr. Mohammad Mehdi Mazaheri – University professor

China’s Role in Undermining Effectiveness of Western Sanctions against Russia

China’s Role in Undermining Effectiveness of Western Sanctions against Russia

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Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on Russian affairs stated that despite some challenges and uncertainties, the relationship between Moscow and Beijing has somehow insured the Russian economy; at the same time, she said that the West has a long-term plan to weaken Russia through sanctions.

Economic-Commercial Cooperation; Focus of China-Russia Relations

Economic-Commercial Cooperation; Focus of China-Russia Relations

2023/10/29

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on Russia affairs, saying that the value of trade relations between China and Russia in 2022 has set a new record compared to the same period last year, added: Russia is interested in improving its unique position in the Belt and Road Initiative and has suggested different ways to the Chinese in this regard. One of the ways is cooperation in Central Asia, which is, in fact, the strategy of integrating China’s New Silk Road with Russia’s Eurasian Economic Union.

Forecast of European Gas Supply & Demand Situation in Coming Winter

Forecast of European Gas Supply & Demand Situation in Coming Winter

2023/10/22

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Europe is entering into its second winter since the valves of Russian gas pipelines were closed while it has managed to register a new record in the volume of its gas reserves. After the Russian attack on Ukraine in February 2022, Europe set a crisis plan to reduce its reliance on Russian fuel. Accordingly, the gas storage level should be completed by 65% by August, 80% by October, and 90% by November 2023. But after the end of this summer, two months ahead of schedule, the gas storage level was completed by 90%.
Hamideh Safamanesh – International relations researcher

Analysis of Reasons for Increasing Israeli Sale of Military Equipment

Analysis of Reasons for Increasing Israeli Sale of Military Equipment

2023/10/15

Strategic Council Online: Statistics show that the volume of arms and military equipment exports by the Zionist regime has doubled over the past nine years. According to the Ministry of Defense of the Zionist regime, the income from the export of weapons and other military equipment reached 12.5 billion dollars in 2022, higher than the previous record of 11.4 billion dollars in 2021. Between 2011 and 2016, this figure fluctuated between 5.6 billion and 7.5 billion dollars.
Mahmoud Fazeli – International affairs analyst

Greece; Europe’s Important Economic, Transportation, Strategic Gateway for India

Greece; Europe’s Important Economic, Transportation, Strategic Gateway for India

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Strategic Council Online – Opinion: During the visit of the Indian Prime Minister Modi to Greece, which is considered the first visit of the prime minister of that country after 1983, topics such as the gradual improvement of bilateral relations with Greece and a broad framework of bilateral cooperation focusing on the economic, tourism, agriculture, and defense sectors, establishing direct flights between the two countries and climate changes were discussed. Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis considers India a factor of peace and security and a bridge of cooperation between the three continents, considers this trip a “turning point,” and hopes that the relations will be upgraded to a “strategic partnership.” He has announced that the target of the conservative Greek government is to double the value of trade between the two countries in the next four years.
Mahmoud Fazeli – International affairs analyst

Iran’s Membership in BRICS, Containing a Win-Win Result

Iran’s Membership in BRICS, Containing a Win-Win Result

2023/09/09

Strategic Council Online – Secretariat report: The BRICS group is an economic-political group consisting of the world’s emerging economies, which has been formed to reform global governance and avoid unilateralism of the United States of America.

Prospects and achievements of connecting the power grid of Iran, the Republic of Azerbaijan, and Russia

Prospects and achievements of connecting the power grid of Iran, the Republic of Azerbaijan, and Russia

2023/08/23

Strategic Council Online—Interview: An expert on Russian issues, stating that Iran and Russia are willing to create a comprehensive agreement with other countries in the region for electrical connection, emphasized that the large plans and electrical connection of the countries to each other will contribute to their greater political-economic and security intertwining. Moreover, adding the Republic of Azerbaijan and Georgia to this circle will reduce the intensity of tensions in the region and help further the region’s development.

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Balancing in the chain of chokepoints; from sea-based deterrence to pluralistic diplomacy

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Indicators for Choosing Between War and Diplomacy

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SCFR Online – Opinion: Foreign policy analysis is valid when it evaluates decisions based on the information and circumstances prevailing at the time they were made, not on the basis of outcomes that only become apparent after the crisis has ended.

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Objectives & Consequences of China’s Energy Agreement with the Republic of Azerbaijan

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2023/12/23

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A researcher of geopolitical affairs considered cooperation in the field of energy as the main priority of relations between Beijing and Baku and stated: The recent agreement between the Republic of Azerbaijan and China, while covering issues related to the import and export of oil and gas and development of new energies, also helps to advance China’s approach in resolving or reducing tensions in the Caucasus.

COP 28, Need for Strategic Transition of West Asia Region

COP 28, Need for Strategic Transition of West Asia Region

2023/12/18

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: In the past two weeks, the leaders and officials of the countries participating in the United Nations Climate Change Conference known as COP28 gathered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to make efforts to limit global warming and increase the reduction of the role of fossil fuels in the world. Although the heavy shadow of the Israeli regime’s inhumane attacks on the Gaza Strip has cast a shadow on the conference, this year’s dry autumn and low rainfall and the dark and low rainfall winters of the past few years remind us that attention to climate change and addressing its causes and reasons is no longer a luxury or an unimportant issue, and neglecting it can directly endanger the food security, welfare, and life of the citizens of different countries, and as a result, face those governments with serious risks.
Dr. Mohammad Mehdi Mazaheri – University professor

China’s Role in Undermining Effectiveness of Western Sanctions against Russia

China’s Role in Undermining Effectiveness of Western Sanctions against Russia

2023/12/07

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on Russian affairs stated that despite some challenges and uncertainties, the relationship between Moscow and Beijing has somehow insured the Russian economy; at the same time, she said that the West has a long-term plan to weaken Russia through sanctions.

Economic-Commercial Cooperation; Focus of China-Russia Relations

Economic-Commercial Cooperation; Focus of China-Russia Relations

2023/10/29

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on Russia affairs, saying that the value of trade relations between China and Russia in 2022 has set a new record compared to the same period last year, added: Russia is interested in improving its unique position in the Belt and Road Initiative and has suggested different ways to the Chinese in this regard. One of the ways is cooperation in Central Asia, which is, in fact, the strategy of integrating China’s New Silk Road with Russia’s Eurasian Economic Union.

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Forecast of European Gas Supply & Demand Situation in Coming Winter

2023/10/22

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Europe is entering into its second winter since the valves of Russian gas pipelines were closed while it has managed to register a new record in the volume of its gas reserves. After the Russian attack on Ukraine in February 2022, Europe set a crisis plan to reduce its reliance on Russian fuel. Accordingly, the gas storage level should be completed by 65% by August, 80% by October, and 90% by November 2023. But after the end of this summer, two months ahead of schedule, the gas storage level was completed by 90%.
Hamideh Safamanesh – International relations researcher

Analysis of Reasons for Increasing Israeli Sale of Military Equipment

Analysis of Reasons for Increasing Israeli Sale of Military Equipment

2023/10/15

Strategic Council Online: Statistics show that the volume of arms and military equipment exports by the Zionist regime has doubled over the past nine years. According to the Ministry of Defense of the Zionist regime, the income from the export of weapons and other military equipment reached 12.5 billion dollars in 2022, higher than the previous record of 11.4 billion dollars in 2021. Between 2011 and 2016, this figure fluctuated between 5.6 billion and 7.5 billion dollars.
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Greece; Europe’s Important Economic, Transportation, Strategic Gateway for India

Greece; Europe’s Important Economic, Transportation, Strategic Gateway for India

2023/09/09

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: During the visit of the Indian Prime Minister Modi to Greece, which is considered the first visit of the prime minister of that country after 1983, topics such as the gradual improvement of bilateral relations with Greece and a broad framework of bilateral cooperation focusing on the economic, tourism, agriculture, and defense sectors, establishing direct flights between the two countries and climate changes were discussed. Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis considers India a factor of peace and security and a bridge of cooperation between the three continents, considers this trip a “turning point,” and hopes that the relations will be upgraded to a “strategic partnership.” He has announced that the target of the conservative Greek government is to double the value of trade between the two countries in the next four years.
Mahmoud Fazeli – International affairs analyst

Iran’s Membership in BRICS, Containing a Win-Win Result

Iran’s Membership in BRICS, Containing a Win-Win Result

2023/09/09

Strategic Council Online – Secretariat report: The BRICS group is an economic-political group consisting of the world’s emerging economies, which has been formed to reform global governance and avoid unilateralism of the United States of America.

Prospects and achievements of connecting the power grid of Iran, the Republic of Azerbaijan, and Russia

Prospects and achievements of connecting the power grid of Iran, the Republic of Azerbaijan, and Russia

2023/08/23

Strategic Council Online—Interview: An expert on Russian issues, stating that Iran and Russia are willing to create a comprehensive agreement with other countries in the region for electrical connection, emphasized that the large plans and electrical connection of the countries to each other will contribute to their greater political-economic and security intertwining. Moreover, adding the Republic of Azerbaijan and Georgia to this circle will reduce the intensity of tensions in the region and help further the region’s development.

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Balancing in the chain of chokepoints; from sea-based deterrence to pluralistic diplomacy

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Indicators for Choosing Between War and Diplomacy

Indicators for Choosing Between War and Diplomacy

2026/07/23

SCFR Online – Opinion: Foreign policy analysis is valid when it evaluates decisions based on the information and circumstances prevailing at the time they were made, not on the basis of outcomes that only become apparent after the crisis has ended.

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Economy

Objectives & Consequences of China’s Energy Agreement with the Republic of Azerbaijan

Objectives & Consequences of China’s Energy Agreement with the Republic of Azerbaijan

2023/12/23

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A researcher of geopolitical affairs considered cooperation in the field of energy as the main priority of relations between Beijing and Baku and stated: The recent agreement between the Republic of Azerbaijan and China, while covering issues related to the import and export of oil and gas and development of new energies, also helps to advance China’s approach in resolving or reducing tensions in the Caucasus.

COP 28, Need for Strategic Transition of West Asia Region

COP 28, Need for Strategic Transition of West Asia Region

2023/12/18

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: In the past two weeks, the leaders and officials of the countries participating in the United Nations Climate Change Conference known as COP28 gathered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to make efforts to limit global warming and increase the reduction of the role of fossil fuels in the world. Although the heavy shadow of the Israeli regime’s inhumane attacks on the Gaza Strip has cast a shadow on the conference, this year’s dry autumn and low rainfall and the dark and low rainfall winters of the past few years remind us that attention to climate change and addressing its causes and reasons is no longer a luxury or an unimportant issue, and neglecting it can directly endanger the food security, welfare, and life of the citizens of different countries, and as a result, face those governments with serious risks.
Dr. Mohammad Mehdi Mazaheri – University professor

China’s Role in Undermining Effectiveness of Western Sanctions against Russia

China’s Role in Undermining Effectiveness of Western Sanctions against Russia

2023/12/07

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on Russian affairs stated that despite some challenges and uncertainties, the relationship between Moscow and Beijing has somehow insured the Russian economy; at the same time, she said that the West has a long-term plan to weaken Russia through sanctions.

Economic-Commercial Cooperation; Focus of China-Russia Relations

Economic-Commercial Cooperation; Focus of China-Russia Relations

2023/10/29

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on Russia affairs, saying that the value of trade relations between China and Russia in 2022 has set a new record compared to the same period last year, added: Russia is interested in improving its unique position in the Belt and Road Initiative and has suggested different ways to the Chinese in this regard. One of the ways is cooperation in Central Asia, which is, in fact, the strategy of integrating China’s New Silk Road with Russia’s Eurasian Economic Union.

Forecast of European Gas Supply & Demand Situation in Coming Winter

Forecast of European Gas Supply & Demand Situation in Coming Winter

2023/10/22

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Europe is entering into its second winter since the valves of Russian gas pipelines were closed while it has managed to register a new record in the volume of its gas reserves. After the Russian attack on Ukraine in February 2022, Europe set a crisis plan to reduce its reliance on Russian fuel. Accordingly, the gas storage level should be completed by 65% by August, 80% by October, and 90% by November 2023. But after the end of this summer, two months ahead of schedule, the gas storage level was completed by 90%.
Hamideh Safamanesh – International relations researcher

Analysis of Reasons for Increasing Israeli Sale of Military Equipment

Analysis of Reasons for Increasing Israeli Sale of Military Equipment

2023/10/15

Strategic Council Online: Statistics show that the volume of arms and military equipment exports by the Zionist regime has doubled over the past nine years. According to the Ministry of Defense of the Zionist regime, the income from the export of weapons and other military equipment reached 12.5 billion dollars in 2022, higher than the previous record of 11.4 billion dollars in 2021. Between 2011 and 2016, this figure fluctuated between 5.6 billion and 7.5 billion dollars.
Mahmoud Fazeli – International affairs analyst

Greece; Europe’s Important Economic, Transportation, Strategic Gateway for India

Greece; Europe’s Important Economic, Transportation, Strategic Gateway for India

2023/09/09

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: During the visit of the Indian Prime Minister Modi to Greece, which is considered the first visit of the prime minister of that country after 1983, topics such as the gradual improvement of bilateral relations with Greece and a broad framework of bilateral cooperation focusing on the economic, tourism, agriculture, and defense sectors, establishing direct flights between the two countries and climate changes were discussed. Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis considers India a factor of peace and security and a bridge of cooperation between the three continents, considers this trip a “turning point,” and hopes that the relations will be upgraded to a “strategic partnership.” He has announced that the target of the conservative Greek government is to double the value of trade between the two countries in the next four years.
Mahmoud Fazeli – International affairs analyst

Iran’s Membership in BRICS, Containing a Win-Win Result

Iran’s Membership in BRICS, Containing a Win-Win Result

2023/09/09

Strategic Council Online – Secretariat report: The BRICS group is an economic-political group consisting of the world’s emerging economies, which has been formed to reform global governance and avoid unilateralism of the United States of America.

Prospects and achievements of connecting the power grid of Iran, the Republic of Azerbaijan, and Russia

Prospects and achievements of connecting the power grid of Iran, the Republic of Azerbaijan, and Russia

2023/08/23

Strategic Council Online—Interview: An expert on Russian issues, stating that Iran and Russia are willing to create a comprehensive agreement with other countries in the region for electrical connection, emphasized that the large plans and electrical connection of the countries to each other will contribute to their greater political-economic and security intertwining. Moreover, adding the Republic of Azerbaijan and Georgia to this circle will reduce the intensity of tensions in the region and help further the region’s development.

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Balancing in the chain of chokepoints; from sea-based deterrence to pluralistic diplomacy

Balancing in the chain of chokepoints; from sea-based deterrence to pluralistic diplomacy

2026/08/03

Strategic Council Online – Note: Recent developments in the political geography of West Asia, from rising tensions in the Persian Gulf to missile and drone activities in the Red Sea and the recent warning by Kaja Kallas, the European Union’s foreign policy chief, regarding the threat to freedom of navigation, indicate a key pattern shift; the US-Iran war has moved beyond the scope of a regional and local confrontation and has linked two vital passageways for the global economy: the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.

Indicators for Choosing Between War and Diplomacy

Indicators for Choosing Between War and Diplomacy

2026/07/23

SCFR Online – Opinion: Foreign policy analysis is valid when it evaluates decisions based on the information and circumstances prevailing at the time they were made, not on the basis of outcomes that only become apparent after the crisis has ended.

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Economy

Objectives & Consequences of China’s Energy Agreement with the Republic of Azerbaijan

Objectives & Consequences of China’s Energy Agreement with the Republic of Azerbaijan

2023/12/23

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A researcher of geopolitical affairs considered cooperation in the field of energy as the main priority of relations between Beijing and Baku and stated: The recent agreement between the Republic of Azerbaijan and China, while covering issues related to the import and export of oil and gas and development of new energies, also helps to advance China’s approach in resolving or reducing tensions in the Caucasus.

COP 28, Need for Strategic Transition of West Asia Region

COP 28, Need for Strategic Transition of West Asia Region

2023/12/18

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: In the past two weeks, the leaders and officials of the countries participating in the United Nations Climate Change Conference known as COP28 gathered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to make efforts to limit global warming and increase the reduction of the role of fossil fuels in the world. Although the heavy shadow of the Israeli regime’s inhumane attacks on the Gaza Strip has cast a shadow on the conference, this year’s dry autumn and low rainfall and the dark and low rainfall winters of the past few years remind us that attention to climate change and addressing its causes and reasons is no longer a luxury or an unimportant issue, and neglecting it can directly endanger the food security, welfare, and life of the citizens of different countries, and as a result, face those governments with serious risks.
Dr. Mohammad Mehdi Mazaheri – University professor

China’s Role in Undermining Effectiveness of Western Sanctions against Russia

China’s Role in Undermining Effectiveness of Western Sanctions against Russia

2023/12/07

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on Russian affairs stated that despite some challenges and uncertainties, the relationship between Moscow and Beijing has somehow insured the Russian economy; at the same time, she said that the West has a long-term plan to weaken Russia through sanctions.

Economic-Commercial Cooperation; Focus of China-Russia Relations

Economic-Commercial Cooperation; Focus of China-Russia Relations

2023/10/29

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on Russia affairs, saying that the value of trade relations between China and Russia in 2022 has set a new record compared to the same period last year, added: Russia is interested in improving its unique position in the Belt and Road Initiative and has suggested different ways to the Chinese in this regard. One of the ways is cooperation in Central Asia, which is, in fact, the strategy of integrating China’s New Silk Road with Russia’s Eurasian Economic Union.

Forecast of European Gas Supply & Demand Situation in Coming Winter

Forecast of European Gas Supply & Demand Situation in Coming Winter

2023/10/22

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Europe is entering into its second winter since the valves of Russian gas pipelines were closed while it has managed to register a new record in the volume of its gas reserves. After the Russian attack on Ukraine in February 2022, Europe set a crisis plan to reduce its reliance on Russian fuel. Accordingly, the gas storage level should be completed by 65% by August, 80% by October, and 90% by November 2023. But after the end of this summer, two months ahead of schedule, the gas storage level was completed by 90%.
Hamideh Safamanesh – International relations researcher

Analysis of Reasons for Increasing Israeli Sale of Military Equipment

Analysis of Reasons for Increasing Israeli Sale of Military Equipment

2023/10/15

Strategic Council Online: Statistics show that the volume of arms and military equipment exports by the Zionist regime has doubled over the past nine years. According to the Ministry of Defense of the Zionist regime, the income from the export of weapons and other military equipment reached 12.5 billion dollars in 2022, higher than the previous record of 11.4 billion dollars in 2021. Between 2011 and 2016, this figure fluctuated between 5.6 billion and 7.5 billion dollars.
Mahmoud Fazeli – International affairs analyst

Greece; Europe’s Important Economic, Transportation, Strategic Gateway for India

Greece; Europe’s Important Economic, Transportation, Strategic Gateway for India

2023/09/09

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: During the visit of the Indian Prime Minister Modi to Greece, which is considered the first visit of the prime minister of that country after 1983, topics such as the gradual improvement of bilateral relations with Greece and a broad framework of bilateral cooperation focusing on the economic, tourism, agriculture, and defense sectors, establishing direct flights between the two countries and climate changes were discussed. Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis considers India a factor of peace and security and a bridge of cooperation between the three continents, considers this trip a “turning point,” and hopes that the relations will be upgraded to a “strategic partnership.” He has announced that the target of the conservative Greek government is to double the value of trade between the two countries in the next four years.
Mahmoud Fazeli – International affairs analyst

Iran’s Membership in BRICS, Containing a Win-Win Result

Iran’s Membership in BRICS, Containing a Win-Win Result

2023/09/09

Strategic Council Online – Secretariat report: The BRICS group is an economic-political group consisting of the world’s emerging economies, which has been formed to reform global governance and avoid unilateralism of the United States of America.

Prospects and achievements of connecting the power grid of Iran, the Republic of Azerbaijan, and Russia

Prospects and achievements of connecting the power grid of Iran, the Republic of Azerbaijan, and Russia

2023/08/23

Strategic Council Online—Interview: An expert on Russian issues, stating that Iran and Russia are willing to create a comprehensive agreement with other countries in the region for electrical connection, emphasized that the large plans and electrical connection of the countries to each other will contribute to their greater political-economic and security intertwining. Moreover, adding the Republic of Azerbaijan and Georgia to this circle will reduce the intensity of tensions in the region and help further the region’s development.

ÚLTIMAS PUBLICACIONES

Balancing in the chain of chokepoints; from sea-based deterrence to pluralistic diplomacy

Balancing in the chain of chokepoints; from sea-based deterrence to pluralistic diplomacy

2026/08/03

Strategic Council Online – Note: Recent developments in the political geography of West Asia, from rising tensions in the Persian Gulf to missile and drone activities in the Red Sea and the recent warning by Kaja Kallas, the European Union’s foreign policy chief, regarding the threat to freedom of navigation, indicate a key pattern shift; the US-Iran war has moved beyond the scope of a regional and local confrontation and has linked two vital passageways for the global economy: the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.

Indicators for Choosing Between War and Diplomacy

Indicators for Choosing Between War and Diplomacy

2026/07/23

SCFR Online – Opinion: Foreign policy analysis is valid when it evaluates decisions based on the information and circumstances prevailing at the time they were made, not on the basis of outcomes that only become apparent after the crisis has ended.

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