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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

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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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Analysis of China’s Initiative to Advance Nuclear Talks

Analysis of China’s Initiative to Advance Nuclear Talks

2025/03/24

Strategic Council Online – Dialogue: An expert on China said that if Iran gains a clear understanding of China’s global initiatives in the area of security, it can enter into good interactions with Beijing to resolve the nuclear issue. This is because China is interested in creating a new initiative in the Iranian nuclear issue that, although based on the JCPOA, creates a new framework for cooperation and interaction between the parties to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.

West’s Selective and Self-serving Approach to the Killing of Alawites in Syria

West’s Selective and Self-serving Approach to the Killing of Alawites in Syria

2025/03/24

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A researcher of West Asian issues said about the approach of Europe and the West to the killing of Alawites in Syria by armed forces affiliated with Golani: The interests of the Europeans and basically the security approach of the West determine the behavior and actions of the Europeans towards the developments in Syria.

Analysis of Egypt’s Plan for Reconstruction of Gaza

Analysis of Egypt’s Plan for Reconstruction of Gaza

2025/03/15

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Egypt’s comprehensive plan for the reconstruction of Gaza, which was “unveiled” at the recent Arab League summit in Cairo, is the most important plan of the Arab countries in rebuilding Gaza that was approved at this meeting. To implement the proposed plan by Egypt, $53 billion in financial resources have been allocated, almost equal to the cost of rebuilding Gaza.

An Analysis on PKK Disarmament

An Analysis on PKK Disarmament

2025/03/12

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A researcher in the field of strategy and geopolitical affairs considered the PKK disarmament to be due to their feeling of weakness after the collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s government and the rise of Turkey, as well as the increase in international pressure with the coming to power of Donald Trump, and said: At the current stage, both the PKK and the Turkish government welcome this agreement, but it is unlikely that this agreement will last long.

Reasons for Arab States’ Opposition to Trump’s Gaza Plan

Reasons for Arab States’ Opposition to Trump’s Gaza Plan

2025/03/11

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, as well as the Palestinian Authority and the Arab League, in a meeting held in Cairo, issued a joint statement rejecting US President Donald Trump’s proposal to transfer Gaza residents to Egypt and Jordan.

Germany at Crossroads Between Trump and EU

Germany at Crossroads Between Trump and EU

2025/03/11

Strategic Council Online – Interview: Referring to the victory of the German Christian Democratic Party in the parliament and the impact of this election on regional and international interactions between Germany and the European Union, an international affairs expert said: “The relationship with America, especially during Donald Trump’s term, has become one of the serious challenges for the European Union, and given Germany’s pivotal position in the European Union, it is expected that this country will play an important role in this relationship. Therefore, one of the most important and main issues that Friedrich Mertz, the future Chancellor of Germany, should prioritize is how to deal with these two issues.”

Dimensions and Consequences of the Gap in US-European Relations

Dimensions and Consequences of the Gap in US-European Relations

2025/03/09

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: US-European relations are moving towards “divergence” unprecedentedly. The Trump administration’s humiliating actions and statements regarding the European Union show that relations between the two sides are entering a new phase of “gap” and subsequent “tension.”

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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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Analysis of China’s Initiative to Advance Nuclear Talks

Analysis of China’s Initiative to Advance Nuclear Talks

2025/03/24

Strategic Council Online – Dialogue: An expert on China said that if Iran gains a clear understanding of China’s global initiatives in the area of security, it can enter into good interactions with Beijing to resolve the nuclear issue. This is because China is interested in creating a new initiative in the Iranian nuclear issue that, although based on the JCPOA, creates a new framework for cooperation and interaction between the parties to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.

West’s Selective and Self-serving Approach to the Killing of Alawites in Syria

West’s Selective and Self-serving Approach to the Killing of Alawites in Syria

2025/03/24

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A researcher of West Asian issues said about the approach of Europe and the West to the killing of Alawites in Syria by armed forces affiliated with Golani: The interests of the Europeans and basically the security approach of the West determine the behavior and actions of the Europeans towards the developments in Syria.

Analysis of Egypt’s Plan for Reconstruction of Gaza

Analysis of Egypt’s Plan for Reconstruction of Gaza

2025/03/15

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Egypt’s comprehensive plan for the reconstruction of Gaza, which was “unveiled” at the recent Arab League summit in Cairo, is the most important plan of the Arab countries in rebuilding Gaza that was approved at this meeting. To implement the proposed plan by Egypt, $53 billion in financial resources have been allocated, almost equal to the cost of rebuilding Gaza.

An Analysis on PKK Disarmament

An Analysis on PKK Disarmament

2025/03/12

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A researcher in the field of strategy and geopolitical affairs considered the PKK disarmament to be due to their feeling of weakness after the collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s government and the rise of Turkey, as well as the increase in international pressure with the coming to power of Donald Trump, and said: At the current stage, both the PKK and the Turkish government welcome this agreement, but it is unlikely that this agreement will last long.

Reasons for Arab States’ Opposition to Trump’s Gaza Plan

Reasons for Arab States’ Opposition to Trump’s Gaza Plan

2025/03/11

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, as well as the Palestinian Authority and the Arab League, in a meeting held in Cairo, issued a joint statement rejecting US President Donald Trump’s proposal to transfer Gaza residents to Egypt and Jordan.

Germany at Crossroads Between Trump and EU

Germany at Crossroads Between Trump and EU

2025/03/11

Strategic Council Online – Interview: Referring to the victory of the German Christian Democratic Party in the parliament and the impact of this election on regional and international interactions between Germany and the European Union, an international affairs expert said: “The relationship with America, especially during Donald Trump’s term, has become one of the serious challenges for the European Union, and given Germany’s pivotal position in the European Union, it is expected that this country will play an important role in this relationship. Therefore, one of the most important and main issues that Friedrich Mertz, the future Chancellor of Germany, should prioritize is how to deal with these two issues.”

Dimensions and Consequences of the Gap in US-European Relations

Dimensions and Consequences of the Gap in US-European Relations

2025/03/09

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: US-European relations are moving towards “divergence” unprecedentedly. The Trump administration’s humiliating actions and statements regarding the European Union show that relations between the two sides are entering a new phase of “gap” and subsequent “tension.”

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Analysis of China’s Initiative to Advance Nuclear Talks

Analysis of China’s Initiative to Advance Nuclear Talks

2025/03/24

Strategic Council Online – Dialogue: An expert on China said that if Iran gains a clear understanding of China’s global initiatives in the area of security, it can enter into good interactions with Beijing to resolve the nuclear issue. This is because China is interested in creating a new initiative in the Iranian nuclear issue that, although based on the JCPOA, creates a new framework for cooperation and interaction between the parties to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.

West’s Selective and Self-serving Approach to the Killing of Alawites in Syria

West’s Selective and Self-serving Approach to the Killing of Alawites in Syria

2025/03/24

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A researcher of West Asian issues said about the approach of Europe and the West to the killing of Alawites in Syria by armed forces affiliated with Golani: The interests of the Europeans and basically the security approach of the West determine the behavior and actions of the Europeans towards the developments in Syria.

Analysis of Egypt’s Plan for Reconstruction of Gaza

Analysis of Egypt’s Plan for Reconstruction of Gaza

2025/03/15

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Egypt’s comprehensive plan for the reconstruction of Gaza, which was “unveiled” at the recent Arab League summit in Cairo, is the most important plan of the Arab countries in rebuilding Gaza that was approved at this meeting. To implement the proposed plan by Egypt, $53 billion in financial resources have been allocated, almost equal to the cost of rebuilding Gaza.

An Analysis on PKK Disarmament

An Analysis on PKK Disarmament

2025/03/12

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A researcher in the field of strategy and geopolitical affairs considered the PKK disarmament to be due to their feeling of weakness after the collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s government and the rise of Turkey, as well as the increase in international pressure with the coming to power of Donald Trump, and said: At the current stage, both the PKK and the Turkish government welcome this agreement, but it is unlikely that this agreement will last long.

Reasons for Arab States’ Opposition to Trump’s Gaza Plan

Reasons for Arab States’ Opposition to Trump’s Gaza Plan

2025/03/11

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, as well as the Palestinian Authority and the Arab League, in a meeting held in Cairo, issued a joint statement rejecting US President Donald Trump’s proposal to transfer Gaza residents to Egypt and Jordan.

Germany at Crossroads Between Trump and EU

Germany at Crossroads Between Trump and EU

2025/03/11

Strategic Council Online – Interview: Referring to the victory of the German Christian Democratic Party in the parliament and the impact of this election on regional and international interactions between Germany and the European Union, an international affairs expert said: “The relationship with America, especially during Donald Trump’s term, has become one of the serious challenges for the European Union, and given Germany’s pivotal position in the European Union, it is expected that this country will play an important role in this relationship. Therefore, one of the most important and main issues that Friedrich Mertz, the future Chancellor of Germany, should prioritize is how to deal with these two issues.”

Dimensions and Consequences of the Gap in US-European Relations

Dimensions and Consequences of the Gap in US-European Relations

2025/03/09

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: US-European relations are moving towards “divergence” unprecedentedly. The Trump administration’s humiliating actions and statements regarding the European Union show that relations between the two sides are entering a new phase of “gap” and subsequent “tension.”

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Strategic Council Online – Interview: A researcher of West Asian issues said about the approach of Europe and the West to the killing of Alawites in Syria by armed forces affiliated with Golani: The interests of the Europeans and basically the security approach of the West determine the behavior and actions of the Europeans towards the developments in Syria.

Analysis of Egypt’s Plan for Reconstruction of Gaza

Analysis of Egypt’s Plan for Reconstruction of Gaza

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Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Egypt’s comprehensive plan for the reconstruction of Gaza, which was “unveiled” at the recent Arab League summit in Cairo, is the most important plan of the Arab countries in rebuilding Gaza that was approved at this meeting. To implement the proposed plan by Egypt, $53 billion in financial resources have been allocated, almost equal to the cost of rebuilding Gaza.

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Strategic Council Online – Interview: A researcher in the field of strategy and geopolitical affairs considered the PKK disarmament to be due to their feeling of weakness after the collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s government and the rise of Turkey, as well as the increase in international pressure with the coming to power of Donald Trump, and said: At the current stage, both the PKK and the Turkish government welcome this agreement, but it is unlikely that this agreement will last long.

Reasons for Arab States’ Opposition to Trump’s Gaza Plan

Reasons for Arab States’ Opposition to Trump’s Gaza Plan

2025/03/11

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, as well as the Palestinian Authority and the Arab League, in a meeting held in Cairo, issued a joint statement rejecting US President Donald Trump’s proposal to transfer Gaza residents to Egypt and Jordan.

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Germany at Crossroads Between Trump and EU

2025/03/11

Strategic Council Online – Interview: Referring to the victory of the German Christian Democratic Party in the parliament and the impact of this election on regional and international interactions between Germany and the European Union, an international affairs expert said: “The relationship with America, especially during Donald Trump’s term, has become one of the serious challenges for the European Union, and given Germany’s pivotal position in the European Union, it is expected that this country will play an important role in this relationship. Therefore, one of the most important and main issues that Friedrich Mertz, the future Chancellor of Germany, should prioritize is how to deal with these two issues.”

Dimensions and Consequences of the Gap in US-European Relations

Dimensions and Consequences of the Gap in US-European Relations

2025/03/09

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: US-European relations are moving towards “divergence” unprecedentedly. The Trump administration’s humiliating actions and statements regarding the European Union show that relations between the two sides are entering a new phase of “gap” and subsequent “tension.”

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West’s Selective and Self-serving Approach to the Killing of Alawites in Syria

West’s Selective and Self-serving Approach to the Killing of Alawites in Syria

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Strategic Council Online – Interview: A researcher of West Asian issues said about the approach of Europe and the West to the killing of Alawites in Syria by armed forces affiliated with Golani: The interests of the Europeans and basically the security approach of the West determine the behavior and actions of the Europeans towards the developments in Syria.

Analysis of Egypt’s Plan for Reconstruction of Gaza

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Strategic Council Online – Interview: A researcher in the field of strategy and geopolitical affairs considered the PKK disarmament to be due to their feeling of weakness after the collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s government and the rise of Turkey, as well as the increase in international pressure with the coming to power of Donald Trump, and said: At the current stage, both the PKK and the Turkish government welcome this agreement, but it is unlikely that this agreement will last long.

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Germany at Crossroads Between Trump and EU

2025/03/11

Strategic Council Online – Interview: Referring to the victory of the German Christian Democratic Party in the parliament and the impact of this election on regional and international interactions between Germany and the European Union, an international affairs expert said: “The relationship with America, especially during Donald Trump’s term, has become one of the serious challenges for the European Union, and given Germany’s pivotal position in the European Union, it is expected that this country will play an important role in this relationship. Therefore, one of the most important and main issues that Friedrich Mertz, the future Chancellor of Germany, should prioritize is how to deal with these two issues.”

Dimensions and Consequences of the Gap in US-European Relations

Dimensions and Consequences of the Gap in US-European Relations

2025/03/09

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: US-European relations are moving towards “divergence” unprecedentedly. The Trump administration’s humiliating actions and statements regarding the European Union show that relations between the two sides are entering a new phase of “gap” and subsequent “tension.”

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

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West’s Selective and Self-serving Approach to the Killing of Alawites in Syria

West’s Selective and Self-serving Approach to the Killing of Alawites in Syria

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Strategic Council Online – Interview: A researcher of West Asian issues said about the approach of Europe and the West to the killing of Alawites in Syria by armed forces affiliated with Golani: The interests of the Europeans and basically the security approach of the West determine the behavior and actions of the Europeans towards the developments in Syria.

Analysis of Egypt’s Plan for Reconstruction of Gaza

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2025/03/15

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Egypt’s comprehensive plan for the reconstruction of Gaza, which was “unveiled” at the recent Arab League summit in Cairo, is the most important plan of the Arab countries in rebuilding Gaza that was approved at this meeting. To implement the proposed plan by Egypt, $53 billion in financial resources have been allocated, almost equal to the cost of rebuilding Gaza.

An Analysis on PKK Disarmament

An Analysis on PKK Disarmament

2025/03/12

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A researcher in the field of strategy and geopolitical affairs considered the PKK disarmament to be due to their feeling of weakness after the collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s government and the rise of Turkey, as well as the increase in international pressure with the coming to power of Donald Trump, and said: At the current stage, both the PKK and the Turkish government welcome this agreement, but it is unlikely that this agreement will last long.

Reasons for Arab States’ Opposition to Trump’s Gaza Plan

Reasons for Arab States’ Opposition to Trump’s Gaza Plan

2025/03/11

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, as well as the Palestinian Authority and the Arab League, in a meeting held in Cairo, issued a joint statement rejecting US President Donald Trump’s proposal to transfer Gaza residents to Egypt and Jordan.

Germany at Crossroads Between Trump and EU

Germany at Crossroads Between Trump and EU

2025/03/11

Strategic Council Online – Interview: Referring to the victory of the German Christian Democratic Party in the parliament and the impact of this election on regional and international interactions between Germany and the European Union, an international affairs expert said: “The relationship with America, especially during Donald Trump’s term, has become one of the serious challenges for the European Union, and given Germany’s pivotal position in the European Union, it is expected that this country will play an important role in this relationship. Therefore, one of the most important and main issues that Friedrich Mertz, the future Chancellor of Germany, should prioritize is how to deal with these two issues.”

Dimensions and Consequences of the Gap in US-European Relations

Dimensions and Consequences of the Gap in US-European Relations

2025/03/09

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: US-European relations are moving towards “divergence” unprecedentedly. The Trump administration’s humiliating actions and statements regarding the European Union show that relations between the two sides are entering a new phase of “gap” and subsequent “tension.”

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

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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.

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Strategic Council Online – Dialogue: An expert on China said that if Iran gains a clear understanding of China’s global initiatives in the area of security, it can enter into good interactions with Beijing to resolve the nuclear issue. This is because China is interested in creating a new initiative in the Iranian nuclear issue that, although based on the JCPOA, creates a new framework for cooperation and interaction between the parties to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.

West’s Selective and Self-serving Approach to the Killing of Alawites in Syria

West’s Selective and Self-serving Approach to the Killing of Alawites in Syria

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Strategic Council Online – Interview: A researcher of West Asian issues said about the approach of Europe and the West to the killing of Alawites in Syria by armed forces affiliated with Golani: The interests of the Europeans and basically the security approach of the West determine the behavior and actions of the Europeans towards the developments in Syria.

Analysis of Egypt’s Plan for Reconstruction of Gaza

Analysis of Egypt’s Plan for Reconstruction of Gaza

2025/03/15

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Egypt’s comprehensive plan for the reconstruction of Gaza, which was “unveiled” at the recent Arab League summit in Cairo, is the most important plan of the Arab countries in rebuilding Gaza that was approved at this meeting. To implement the proposed plan by Egypt, $53 billion in financial resources have been allocated, almost equal to the cost of rebuilding Gaza.

An Analysis on PKK Disarmament

An Analysis on PKK Disarmament

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Strategic Council Online – Interview: A researcher in the field of strategy and geopolitical affairs considered the PKK disarmament to be due to their feeling of weakness after the collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s government and the rise of Turkey, as well as the increase in international pressure with the coming to power of Donald Trump, and said: At the current stage, both the PKK and the Turkish government welcome this agreement, but it is unlikely that this agreement will last long.

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Reasons for Arab States’ Opposition to Trump’s Gaza Plan

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Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, as well as the Palestinian Authority and the Arab League, in a meeting held in Cairo, issued a joint statement rejecting US President Donald Trump’s proposal to transfer Gaza residents to Egypt and Jordan.

Germany at Crossroads Between Trump and EU

Germany at Crossroads Between Trump and EU

2025/03/11

Strategic Council Online – Interview: Referring to the victory of the German Christian Democratic Party in the parliament and the impact of this election on regional and international interactions between Germany and the European Union, an international affairs expert said: “The relationship with America, especially during Donald Trump’s term, has become one of the serious challenges for the European Union, and given Germany’s pivotal position in the European Union, it is expected that this country will play an important role in this relationship. Therefore, one of the most important and main issues that Friedrich Mertz, the future Chancellor of Germany, should prioritize is how to deal with these two issues.”

Dimensions and Consequences of the Gap in US-European Relations

Dimensions and Consequences of the Gap in US-European Relations

2025/03/09

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: US-European relations are moving towards “divergence” unprecedentedly. The Trump administration’s humiliating actions and statements regarding the European Union show that relations between the two sides are entering a new phase of “gap” and subsequent “tension.”

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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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