SCFR Online – Opinion: The results of the US midterm elections, by exposing the political and economic costs of the war against Iran, will affect the scope of maneuver of the Trump administration and Washington’s regional calculations.
Politics
A New Security Order in West Asia; Iran’s Strategic Capacity and the Prospect of Regional Arrangements
SCFR Online – Opinion: A revision of West Asia’s security arrangements depends more than ever on the ability of regional actors to transform political dialogue into practical mechanisms.
A Reflection on the Capacities and Challenges of the Istanbul Ministerial Meeting
SCFR Online – Opinion: The meeting of the foreign ministers of Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Egypt in Istanbul has provided an opportunity for diplomatic coordination regarding West Asian crises, but its success will depend on the participation of key actors and the transformation of consultations into practical measures.
From the “Makkah Pact” to “Collective Security”; a Historic Opportunity for West Asia
SCFR Online – Opinion: The presence of high-ranking delegations from the member states of the “Makkah Joint Defense Agreement” in Tehran, at a time when the region is embroiled in military tensions and the fragile process of Iran-US negotiations, is considered a turning point in the security equations of the Persian Gulf and West Asia.
The Non-impact of the Israeli Regime’s Elections on the Strategy of the Axis of Resistance
SCFR Online – Opinion: The results of the Israeli regime’s elections can affect the composition of this regime’s cabinet and the manner of implementing its aggressive plans, but internal political changes do not necessarily lead to a strategic transformation in its approach to Palestine, Iran, and the Axis of Resistance.
Strategic Implications of the US Withdrawal from Iraq; from the Kurdistan Region to Baghdad
SCFR Online – Opinion: The US military withdrawal from Iraq does not mean the end of the security relationship between Baghdad and Washington, but rather constitutes a test of the Iraqi government’s ability to manage internal threats and redefine foreign dependencies.
An Analysis of the Withdrawal of American Forces from Iraq and its Possible Consequences
SCFR Online – Opinion: The withdrawal of American forces from Iraq has marked the end of Washington’s direct military presence in the country; however, America’s financial, political, and security levers can still affect and cause problems for the future of this country.
The Outlook for Iran-US Tensions
SCFR Online – Opinion: After months of war and economic pressure, the situation between Iran and the United States has been placed between two conflicting logics; Washington insists on intensifying pressure to gain concessions, and Tehran does not accept negotiations under pressure.
Beijing’s Diplomacy toward the United States; From Extending the Trade Truce to Maintaining the Balance in West Asia
SCFR Online – Opinion: The three-day visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to Washington and his meeting with Donald Trump on September 24 and 25, 2026, accompanied by a ceremonial welcome at Andrews Air Force Base, was more a diplomatic display for managing the level of tensions than an indication of a breakthrough achievement in relations between the two powers.
Palestinian Parliamentary Elections and the Rearrangement of Political Legitimacy and the Future of Governance
SCFR Online – Opinion: The upcoming Palestinian elections, after nearly two decades of hiatus, could affect the arrangement of political forces, the legitimacy of institutions, and the future path of Palestinian governance.