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

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

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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China’s Reaction to Trump’s Economic Measures against Beijing

China’s Reaction to Trump’s Economic Measures against Beijing

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: With Donald Trump returning to power on January 20, 2025, and taking office as the 47th President of the United States, the issue of the country’s relations with China and the future of relations between the two great powers has been among the most important topics that have received attention in the international arena.

China’s Port Cluster and the Silk Road

China’s Port Cluster and the Silk Road

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: China’s New Silk Road Initiative is not just about land; some of it is also maritime. In fact, China is completing a cluster of ports across the globe, from Asia to Europe, Africa, and Latin America, enabling the export and import of vital goods and resources.

New US-China Challenge in Artificial Intelligence

New US-China Challenge in Artificial Intelligence

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: China is trying to achieve a leading position in the global AI competition, especially in large language models (LLM), by unveiling the DeepSeek-V2 model. This move is taking place within the framework of Beijing’s overall policy to reduce dependence on Western technologies and counter US sanctions on chips and cloud computing.

Trump and Trade Tensions Between China and the US

Trump and Trade Tensions Between China and the US

Strategic Council Online—One of the main foreign policy goals of President Donald Trump, who will be in the White House in less than two months, will undoubtedly be to confront China. Given the knowledge that exists about Trump, he will definitely focus a lot on the economic sphere.

Turkey’s Policy Towards Trade Relations with the Zionist Regime

Turkey’s Policy Towards Trade Relations with the Zionist Regime

Strategic Council Online—Opinion: Recently, the Turkish Minister of Commerce confirmed that Turkish customs have been completely closed to trade with the Zionist Regime. This news was met with many comments and questions, and one of the most important questions was why Turkey decided to take such a step, how serious it is in practice, and what will be its consequences on the relations between the parties.

Qatar’s Policy on Joint Gas Field with Iran

Qatar’s Policy on Joint Gas Field with Iran

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A senior energy expert considered the increase in gas extraction from the joint field with Iran to be in line with Qatar’s maximum exploitation of hydrocarbon resources and greater connection to international markets.

Reasons for Resilience of the Zionist Regime’s Economy after Operation Al-Aqsa Storm

Reasons for Resilience of the Zionist Regime’s Economy after Operation Al-Aqsa Storm

Strategic Council Online – Guest Note: Although the Zionist regime was an economy focused on agriculture and basic kibbutz until the 1970s, after the economic crises in the 1970s and the political affinity of this regime with the United States, economic governance in occupied Palestine witnessed a change and the focus switched to investing in new technologies. During the last two decades, the Israeli regime developed an exogenous economy based on technological industries to such an extent that, contrary to the desire of its traditional ally (America), this type of cooperation expanded to a close bond with China in the technology field.

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

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

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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China’s Reaction to Trump’s Economic Measures against Beijing

China’s Reaction to Trump’s Economic Measures against Beijing

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: With Donald Trump returning to power on January 20, 2025, and taking office as the 47th President of the United States, the issue of the country’s relations with China and the future of relations between the two great powers has been among the most important topics that have received attention in the international arena.

China’s Port Cluster and the Silk Road

China’s Port Cluster and the Silk Road

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: China’s New Silk Road Initiative is not just about land; some of it is also maritime. In fact, China is completing a cluster of ports across the globe, from Asia to Europe, Africa, and Latin America, enabling the export and import of vital goods and resources.

New US-China Challenge in Artificial Intelligence

New US-China Challenge in Artificial Intelligence

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: China is trying to achieve a leading position in the global AI competition, especially in large language models (LLM), by unveiling the DeepSeek-V2 model. This move is taking place within the framework of Beijing’s overall policy to reduce dependence on Western technologies and counter US sanctions on chips and cloud computing.

Trump and Trade Tensions Between China and the US

Trump and Trade Tensions Between China and the US

Strategic Council Online—One of the main foreign policy goals of President Donald Trump, who will be in the White House in less than two months, will undoubtedly be to confront China. Given the knowledge that exists about Trump, he will definitely focus a lot on the economic sphere.

Turkey’s Policy Towards Trade Relations with the Zionist Regime

Turkey’s Policy Towards Trade Relations with the Zionist Regime

Strategic Council Online—Opinion: Recently, the Turkish Minister of Commerce confirmed that Turkish customs have been completely closed to trade with the Zionist Regime. This news was met with many comments and questions, and one of the most important questions was why Turkey decided to take such a step, how serious it is in practice, and what will be its consequences on the relations between the parties.

Qatar’s Policy on Joint Gas Field with Iran

Qatar’s Policy on Joint Gas Field with Iran

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A senior energy expert considered the increase in gas extraction from the joint field with Iran to be in line with Qatar’s maximum exploitation of hydrocarbon resources and greater connection to international markets.

Reasons for Resilience of the Zionist Regime’s Economy after Operation Al-Aqsa Storm

Reasons for Resilience of the Zionist Regime’s Economy after Operation Al-Aqsa Storm

Strategic Council Online – Guest Note: Although the Zionist regime was an economy focused on agriculture and basic kibbutz until the 1970s, after the economic crises in the 1970s and the political affinity of this regime with the United States, economic governance in occupied Palestine witnessed a change and the focus switched to investing in new technologies. During the last two decades, the Israeli regime developed an exogenous economy based on technological industries to such an extent that, contrary to the desire of its traditional ally (America), this type of cooperation expanded to a close bond with China in the technology field.

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China’s Reaction to Trump’s Economic Measures against Beijing

China’s Reaction to Trump’s Economic Measures against Beijing

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: With Donald Trump returning to power on January 20, 2025, and taking office as the 47th President of the United States, the issue of the country’s relations with China and the future of relations between the two great powers has been among the most important topics that have received attention in the international arena.

China’s Port Cluster and the Silk Road

China’s Port Cluster and the Silk Road

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: China’s New Silk Road Initiative is not just about land; some of it is also maritime. In fact, China is completing a cluster of ports across the globe, from Asia to Europe, Africa, and Latin America, enabling the export and import of vital goods and resources.

New US-China Challenge in Artificial Intelligence

New US-China Challenge in Artificial Intelligence

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: China is trying to achieve a leading position in the global AI competition, especially in large language models (LLM), by unveiling the DeepSeek-V2 model. This move is taking place within the framework of Beijing’s overall policy to reduce dependence on Western technologies and counter US sanctions on chips and cloud computing.

Trump and Trade Tensions Between China and the US

Trump and Trade Tensions Between China and the US

Strategic Council Online—One of the main foreign policy goals of President Donald Trump, who will be in the White House in less than two months, will undoubtedly be to confront China. Given the knowledge that exists about Trump, he will definitely focus a lot on the economic sphere.

Turkey’s Policy Towards Trade Relations with the Zionist Regime

Turkey’s Policy Towards Trade Relations with the Zionist Regime

Strategic Council Online—Opinion: Recently, the Turkish Minister of Commerce confirmed that Turkish customs have been completely closed to trade with the Zionist Regime. This news was met with many comments and questions, and one of the most important questions was why Turkey decided to take such a step, how serious it is in practice, and what will be its consequences on the relations between the parties.

Qatar’s Policy on Joint Gas Field with Iran

Qatar’s Policy on Joint Gas Field with Iran

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A senior energy expert considered the increase in gas extraction from the joint field with Iran to be in line with Qatar’s maximum exploitation of hydrocarbon resources and greater connection to international markets.

Reasons for Resilience of the Zionist Regime’s Economy after Operation Al-Aqsa Storm

Reasons for Resilience of the Zionist Regime’s Economy after Operation Al-Aqsa Storm

Strategic Council Online – Guest Note: Although the Zionist regime was an economy focused on agriculture and basic kibbutz until the 1970s, after the economic crises in the 1970s and the political affinity of this regime with the United States, economic governance in occupied Palestine witnessed a change and the focus switched to investing in new technologies. During the last two decades, the Israeli regime developed an exogenous economy based on technological industries to such an extent that, contrary to the desire of its traditional ally (America), this type of cooperation expanded to a close bond with China in the technology field.

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

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

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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China’s Reaction to Trump’s Economic Measures against Beijing

China’s Reaction to Trump’s Economic Measures against Beijing

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: With Donald Trump returning to power on January 20, 2025, and taking office as the 47th President of the United States, the issue of the country’s relations with China and the future of relations between the two great powers has been among the most important topics that have received attention in the international arena.

China’s Port Cluster and the Silk Road

China’s Port Cluster and the Silk Road

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: China’s New Silk Road Initiative is not just about land; some of it is also maritime. In fact, China is completing a cluster of ports across the globe, from Asia to Europe, Africa, and Latin America, enabling the export and import of vital goods and resources.

New US-China Challenge in Artificial Intelligence

New US-China Challenge in Artificial Intelligence

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: China is trying to achieve a leading position in the global AI competition, especially in large language models (LLM), by unveiling the DeepSeek-V2 model. This move is taking place within the framework of Beijing’s overall policy to reduce dependence on Western technologies and counter US sanctions on chips and cloud computing.

Trump and Trade Tensions Between China and the US

Trump and Trade Tensions Between China and the US

Strategic Council Online—One of the main foreign policy goals of President Donald Trump, who will be in the White House in less than two months, will undoubtedly be to confront China. Given the knowledge that exists about Trump, he will definitely focus a lot on the economic sphere.

Turkey’s Policy Towards Trade Relations with the Zionist Regime

Turkey’s Policy Towards Trade Relations with the Zionist Regime

Strategic Council Online—Opinion: Recently, the Turkish Minister of Commerce confirmed that Turkish customs have been completely closed to trade with the Zionist Regime. This news was met with many comments and questions, and one of the most important questions was why Turkey decided to take such a step, how serious it is in practice, and what will be its consequences on the relations between the parties.

Qatar’s Policy on Joint Gas Field with Iran

Qatar’s Policy on Joint Gas Field with Iran

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A senior energy expert considered the increase in gas extraction from the joint field with Iran to be in line with Qatar’s maximum exploitation of hydrocarbon resources and greater connection to international markets.

Reasons for Resilience of the Zionist Regime’s Economy after Operation Al-Aqsa Storm

Reasons for Resilience of the Zionist Regime’s Economy after Operation Al-Aqsa Storm

Strategic Council Online – Guest Note: Although the Zionist regime was an economy focused on agriculture and basic kibbutz until the 1970s, after the economic crises in the 1970s and the political affinity of this regime with the United States, economic governance in occupied Palestine witnessed a change and the focus switched to investing in new technologies. During the last two decades, the Israeli regime developed an exogenous economy based on technological industries to such an extent that, contrary to the desire of its traditional ally (America), this type of cooperation expanded to a close bond with China in the technology field.

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

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

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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China’s Reaction to Trump’s Economic Measures against Beijing

China’s Reaction to Trump’s Economic Measures against Beijing

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: With Donald Trump returning to power on January 20, 2025, and taking office as the 47th President of the United States, the issue of the country’s relations with China and the future of relations between the two great powers has been among the most important topics that have received attention in the international arena.

China’s Port Cluster and the Silk Road

China’s Port Cluster and the Silk Road

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: China’s New Silk Road Initiative is not just about land; some of it is also maritime. In fact, China is completing a cluster of ports across the globe, from Asia to Europe, Africa, and Latin America, enabling the export and import of vital goods and resources.

New US-China Challenge in Artificial Intelligence

New US-China Challenge in Artificial Intelligence

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: China is trying to achieve a leading position in the global AI competition, especially in large language models (LLM), by unveiling the DeepSeek-V2 model. This move is taking place within the framework of Beijing’s overall policy to reduce dependence on Western technologies and counter US sanctions on chips and cloud computing.

Trump and Trade Tensions Between China and the US

Trump and Trade Tensions Between China and the US

Strategic Council Online—One of the main foreign policy goals of President Donald Trump, who will be in the White House in less than two months, will undoubtedly be to confront China. Given the knowledge that exists about Trump, he will definitely focus a lot on the economic sphere.

Turkey’s Policy Towards Trade Relations with the Zionist Regime

Turkey’s Policy Towards Trade Relations with the Zionist Regime

Strategic Council Online—Opinion: Recently, the Turkish Minister of Commerce confirmed that Turkish customs have been completely closed to trade with the Zionist Regime. This news was met with many comments and questions, and one of the most important questions was why Turkey decided to take such a step, how serious it is in practice, and what will be its consequences on the relations between the parties.

Qatar’s Policy on Joint Gas Field with Iran

Qatar’s Policy on Joint Gas Field with Iran

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A senior energy expert considered the increase in gas extraction from the joint field with Iran to be in line with Qatar’s maximum exploitation of hydrocarbon resources and greater connection to international markets.

Reasons for Resilience of the Zionist Regime’s Economy after Operation Al-Aqsa Storm

Reasons for Resilience of the Zionist Regime’s Economy after Operation Al-Aqsa Storm

Strategic Council Online – Guest Note: Although the Zionist regime was an economy focused on agriculture and basic kibbutz until the 1970s, after the economic crises in the 1970s and the political affinity of this regime with the United States, economic governance in occupied Palestine witnessed a change and the focus switched to investing in new technologies. During the last two decades, the Israeli regime developed an exogenous economy based on technological industries to such an extent that, contrary to the desire of its traditional ally (America), this type of cooperation expanded to a close bond with China in the technology field.

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

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

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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China’s Reaction to Trump’s Economic Measures against Beijing

China’s Reaction to Trump’s Economic Measures against Beijing

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: With Donald Trump returning to power on January 20, 2025, and taking office as the 47th President of the United States, the issue of the country’s relations with China and the future of relations between the two great powers has been among the most important topics that have received attention in the international arena.

China’s Port Cluster and the Silk Road

China’s Port Cluster and the Silk Road

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: China’s New Silk Road Initiative is not just about land; some of it is also maritime. In fact, China is completing a cluster of ports across the globe, from Asia to Europe, Africa, and Latin America, enabling the export and import of vital goods and resources.

New US-China Challenge in Artificial Intelligence

New US-China Challenge in Artificial Intelligence

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: China is trying to achieve a leading position in the global AI competition, especially in large language models (LLM), by unveiling the DeepSeek-V2 model. This move is taking place within the framework of Beijing’s overall policy to reduce dependence on Western technologies and counter US sanctions on chips and cloud computing.

Trump and Trade Tensions Between China and the US

Trump and Trade Tensions Between China and the US

Strategic Council Online—One of the main foreign policy goals of President Donald Trump, who will be in the White House in less than two months, will undoubtedly be to confront China. Given the knowledge that exists about Trump, he will definitely focus a lot on the economic sphere.

Turkey’s Policy Towards Trade Relations with the Zionist Regime

Turkey’s Policy Towards Trade Relations with the Zionist Regime

Strategic Council Online—Opinion: Recently, the Turkish Minister of Commerce confirmed that Turkish customs have been completely closed to trade with the Zionist Regime. This news was met with many comments and questions, and one of the most important questions was why Turkey decided to take such a step, how serious it is in practice, and what will be its consequences on the relations between the parties.

Qatar’s Policy on Joint Gas Field with Iran

Qatar’s Policy on Joint Gas Field with Iran

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A senior energy expert considered the increase in gas extraction from the joint field with Iran to be in line with Qatar’s maximum exploitation of hydrocarbon resources and greater connection to international markets.

Reasons for Resilience of the Zionist Regime’s Economy after Operation Al-Aqsa Storm

Reasons for Resilience of the Zionist Regime’s Economy after Operation Al-Aqsa Storm

Strategic Council Online – Guest Note: Although the Zionist regime was an economy focused on agriculture and basic kibbutz until the 1970s, after the economic crises in the 1970s and the political affinity of this regime with the United States, economic governance in occupied Palestine witnessed a change and the focus switched to investing in new technologies. During the last two decades, the Israeli regime developed an exogenous economy based on technological industries to such an extent that, contrary to the desire of its traditional ally (America), this type of cooperation expanded to a close bond with China in the technology field.

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

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

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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China’s Reaction to Trump’s Economic Measures against Beijing

China’s Reaction to Trump’s Economic Measures against Beijing

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: With Donald Trump returning to power on January 20, 2025, and taking office as the 47th President of the United States, the issue of the country’s relations with China and the future of relations between the two great powers has been among the most important topics that have received attention in the international arena.

China’s Port Cluster and the Silk Road

China’s Port Cluster and the Silk Road

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: China’s New Silk Road Initiative is not just about land; some of it is also maritime. In fact, China is completing a cluster of ports across the globe, from Asia to Europe, Africa, and Latin America, enabling the export and import of vital goods and resources.

New US-China Challenge in Artificial Intelligence

New US-China Challenge in Artificial Intelligence

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: China is trying to achieve a leading position in the global AI competition, especially in large language models (LLM), by unveiling the DeepSeek-V2 model. This move is taking place within the framework of Beijing’s overall policy to reduce dependence on Western technologies and counter US sanctions on chips and cloud computing.

Trump and Trade Tensions Between China and the US

Trump and Trade Tensions Between China and the US

Strategic Council Online—One of the main foreign policy goals of President Donald Trump, who will be in the White House in less than two months, will undoubtedly be to confront China. Given the knowledge that exists about Trump, he will definitely focus a lot on the economic sphere.

Turkey’s Policy Towards Trade Relations with the Zionist Regime

Turkey’s Policy Towards Trade Relations with the Zionist Regime

Strategic Council Online—Opinion: Recently, the Turkish Minister of Commerce confirmed that Turkish customs have been completely closed to trade with the Zionist Regime. This news was met with many comments and questions, and one of the most important questions was why Turkey decided to take such a step, how serious it is in practice, and what will be its consequences on the relations between the parties.

Qatar’s Policy on Joint Gas Field with Iran

Qatar’s Policy on Joint Gas Field with Iran

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A senior energy expert considered the increase in gas extraction from the joint field with Iran to be in line with Qatar’s maximum exploitation of hydrocarbon resources and greater connection to international markets.

Reasons for Resilience of the Zionist Regime’s Economy after Operation Al-Aqsa Storm

Reasons for Resilience of the Zionist Regime’s Economy after Operation Al-Aqsa Storm

Strategic Council Online – Guest Note: Although the Zionist regime was an economy focused on agriculture and basic kibbutz until the 1970s, after the economic crises in the 1970s and the political affinity of this regime with the United States, economic governance in occupied Palestine witnessed a change and the focus switched to investing in new technologies. During the last two decades, the Israeli regime developed an exogenous economy based on technological industries to such an extent that, contrary to the desire of its traditional ally (America), this type of cooperation expanded to a close bond with China in the technology field.

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

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

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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