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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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Lebanon’s Future After Joseph Aoun’s Election

Lebanon’s Future After Joseph Aoun’s Election

2025/01/26

Strategic Council Online—Interview: An expert on regional issues said, “The future of Lebanon depends on the cooperation of the various clans and influential countries in Lebanon.”

Analysis of the Recent Riyadh Meeting on Syria

Analysis of the Recent Riyadh Meeting on Syria

2025/01/26

Strategic Council Online—Opinion: Syria will continue to be a field of competition for Arab countries, especially Saudi Arabia and the UAE, against Qatar, and Syria will be of great importance in the formulation of the political and security equations of each of these countries.

Analysis of the Iraqi Prime Minister’s Visit to England

Analysis of the Iraqi Prime Minister’s Visit to England

2025/01/22

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An international affairs expert considered the Iraqi Prime Minister’s visit to the UK and the agreements reached during this visit important for Iraq’s future in West Asia. He said that Iraq is on the path to transitioning from a “disorganized” state in terms of politics, economy, and security to a stable state in the region, economically, politically, and security-wise.

SCFR’s Statement Regarding the Gaza Ceasefire

SCFR’s Statement Regarding the Gaza Ceasefire

2025/01/16

Strategic Council Online: The Strategic Council on Foreign Relations (SCFR), in a statement, congratulated the heroic Palestinian nation, the members of the Axis of Resistance, and all freedom-loving people across the world on the occasion of the Gaza ceasefire. Addressing the Palestinians, SCFR stated: “You have once again proven that the will of nations cannot be suppressed by military force.”

Consequences of Recent Military Border Tension between Pakistan and Afghanistan

Consequences of Recent Military Border Tension between Pakistan and Afghanistan

2025/01/15

Strategic Council Online—Opinion: The recent military border tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan have characteristics that completely distinguish them from the process of increasing and gradual conflict between the two countries over the past three and a half years and even before that. Their consequences make it necessary for the neighboring countries to consult.

Analysis of Saudi Arabia’s Approach to the Syrian Interim Government

Analysis of Saudi Arabia’s Approach to the Syrian Interim Government

2025/01/13

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on regional issues assessed the visit of the Syrian Interim Government’s Foreign Minister to Saudi Arabia as a progressive and important step, saying: Contrary to some news and analysis about Saudi Arabia’s agreement and support for the new developments in Syria and the formation of an interim government by Syrian opposition forces, the Riyadh government has serious concerns and worries about the future of this government.

Analysis of the Causes and Consequences of Germany’s Support for the Zionist Regime in the Gaza War

Analysis of the Causes and Consequences of Germany’s Support for the Zionist Regime in the Gaza War

2025/01/08

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: After the end of World War II, Germany was among the European governments that did the most “good service” to the Zionist regime; the reason for this is quite clear. Germany considers itself “indebted” to the Zionist regime because of Hitler’s behavior and actions towards the Jews. Therefore, in order to compensate for Hitler’s actions and “gain the trust” of the Zionists and at the same time “benefit from the Jewish lobby,” it did not neglect any service to Tel Aviv.

Trump’s Return to the White House and Scenarios for Ukrainian War

Trump’s Return to the White House and Scenarios for Ukrainian War

2025/01/08

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Trump’s return to the White House has confronted Ukraine and its European supporters with important questions: Will the United States continue to provide weapons and financial support to Kiev, or, as Trump claims, will peace prevail in Ukraine-Russia relations? If an agreement is reached to end the war, what will be the fate of Ukraine’s lost territories? Will peace be a lasting agreement, or will it pave the way for another major conflict? These questions have not yet received a clear answer.

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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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Lebanon’s Future After Joseph Aoun’s Election

Lebanon’s Future After Joseph Aoun’s Election

2025/01/26

Strategic Council Online—Interview: An expert on regional issues said, “The future of Lebanon depends on the cooperation of the various clans and influential countries in Lebanon.”

Analysis of the Recent Riyadh Meeting on Syria

Analysis of the Recent Riyadh Meeting on Syria

2025/01/26

Strategic Council Online—Opinion: Syria will continue to be a field of competition for Arab countries, especially Saudi Arabia and the UAE, against Qatar, and Syria will be of great importance in the formulation of the political and security equations of each of these countries.

Analysis of the Iraqi Prime Minister’s Visit to England

Analysis of the Iraqi Prime Minister’s Visit to England

2025/01/22

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An international affairs expert considered the Iraqi Prime Minister’s visit to the UK and the agreements reached during this visit important for Iraq’s future in West Asia. He said that Iraq is on the path to transitioning from a “disorganized” state in terms of politics, economy, and security to a stable state in the region, economically, politically, and security-wise.

SCFR’s Statement Regarding the Gaza Ceasefire

SCFR’s Statement Regarding the Gaza Ceasefire

2025/01/16

Strategic Council Online: The Strategic Council on Foreign Relations (SCFR), in a statement, congratulated the heroic Palestinian nation, the members of the Axis of Resistance, and all freedom-loving people across the world on the occasion of the Gaza ceasefire. Addressing the Palestinians, SCFR stated: “You have once again proven that the will of nations cannot be suppressed by military force.”

Consequences of Recent Military Border Tension between Pakistan and Afghanistan

Consequences of Recent Military Border Tension between Pakistan and Afghanistan

2025/01/15

Strategic Council Online—Opinion: The recent military border tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan have characteristics that completely distinguish them from the process of increasing and gradual conflict between the two countries over the past three and a half years and even before that. Their consequences make it necessary for the neighboring countries to consult.

Analysis of Saudi Arabia’s Approach to the Syrian Interim Government

Analysis of Saudi Arabia’s Approach to the Syrian Interim Government

2025/01/13

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on regional issues assessed the visit of the Syrian Interim Government’s Foreign Minister to Saudi Arabia as a progressive and important step, saying: Contrary to some news and analysis about Saudi Arabia’s agreement and support for the new developments in Syria and the formation of an interim government by Syrian opposition forces, the Riyadh government has serious concerns and worries about the future of this government.

Analysis of the Causes and Consequences of Germany’s Support for the Zionist Regime in the Gaza War

Analysis of the Causes and Consequences of Germany’s Support for the Zionist Regime in the Gaza War

2025/01/08

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: After the end of World War II, Germany was among the European governments that did the most “good service” to the Zionist regime; the reason for this is quite clear. Germany considers itself “indebted” to the Zionist regime because of Hitler’s behavior and actions towards the Jews. Therefore, in order to compensate for Hitler’s actions and “gain the trust” of the Zionists and at the same time “benefit from the Jewish lobby,” it did not neglect any service to Tel Aviv.

Trump’s Return to the White House and Scenarios for Ukrainian War

Trump’s Return to the White House and Scenarios for Ukrainian War

2025/01/08

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Trump’s return to the White House has confronted Ukraine and its European supporters with important questions: Will the United States continue to provide weapons and financial support to Kiev, or, as Trump claims, will peace prevail in Ukraine-Russia relations? If an agreement is reached to end the war, what will be the fate of Ukraine’s lost territories? Will peace be a lasting agreement, or will it pave the way for another major conflict? These questions have not yet received a clear answer.

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Lebanon’s Future After Joseph Aoun’s Election

Lebanon’s Future After Joseph Aoun’s Election

2025/01/26

Strategic Council Online—Interview: An expert on regional issues said, “The future of Lebanon depends on the cooperation of the various clans and influential countries in Lebanon.”

Analysis of the Recent Riyadh Meeting on Syria

Analysis of the Recent Riyadh Meeting on Syria

2025/01/26

Strategic Council Online—Opinion: Syria will continue to be a field of competition for Arab countries, especially Saudi Arabia and the UAE, against Qatar, and Syria will be of great importance in the formulation of the political and security equations of each of these countries.

Analysis of the Iraqi Prime Minister’s Visit to England

Analysis of the Iraqi Prime Minister’s Visit to England

2025/01/22

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An international affairs expert considered the Iraqi Prime Minister’s visit to the UK and the agreements reached during this visit important for Iraq’s future in West Asia. He said that Iraq is on the path to transitioning from a “disorganized” state in terms of politics, economy, and security to a stable state in the region, economically, politically, and security-wise.

SCFR’s Statement Regarding the Gaza Ceasefire

SCFR’s Statement Regarding the Gaza Ceasefire

2025/01/16

Strategic Council Online: The Strategic Council on Foreign Relations (SCFR), in a statement, congratulated the heroic Palestinian nation, the members of the Axis of Resistance, and all freedom-loving people across the world on the occasion of the Gaza ceasefire. Addressing the Palestinians, SCFR stated: “You have once again proven that the will of nations cannot be suppressed by military force.”

Consequences of Recent Military Border Tension between Pakistan and Afghanistan

Consequences of Recent Military Border Tension between Pakistan and Afghanistan

2025/01/15

Strategic Council Online—Opinion: The recent military border tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan have characteristics that completely distinguish them from the process of increasing and gradual conflict between the two countries over the past three and a half years and even before that. Their consequences make it necessary for the neighboring countries to consult.

Analysis of Saudi Arabia’s Approach to the Syrian Interim Government

Analysis of Saudi Arabia’s Approach to the Syrian Interim Government

2025/01/13

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on regional issues assessed the visit of the Syrian Interim Government’s Foreign Minister to Saudi Arabia as a progressive and important step, saying: Contrary to some news and analysis about Saudi Arabia’s agreement and support for the new developments in Syria and the formation of an interim government by Syrian opposition forces, the Riyadh government has serious concerns and worries about the future of this government.

Analysis of the Causes and Consequences of Germany’s Support for the Zionist Regime in the Gaza War

Analysis of the Causes and Consequences of Germany’s Support for the Zionist Regime in the Gaza War

2025/01/08

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: After the end of World War II, Germany was among the European governments that did the most “good service” to the Zionist regime; the reason for this is quite clear. Germany considers itself “indebted” to the Zionist regime because of Hitler’s behavior and actions towards the Jews. Therefore, in order to compensate for Hitler’s actions and “gain the trust” of the Zionists and at the same time “benefit from the Jewish lobby,” it did not neglect any service to Tel Aviv.

Trump’s Return to the White House and Scenarios for Ukrainian War

Trump’s Return to the White House and Scenarios for Ukrainian War

2025/01/08

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Trump’s return to the White House has confronted Ukraine and its European supporters with important questions: Will the United States continue to provide weapons and financial support to Kiev, or, as Trump claims, will peace prevail in Ukraine-Russia relations? If an agreement is reached to end the war, what will be the fate of Ukraine’s lost territories? Will peace be a lasting agreement, or will it pave the way for another major conflict? These questions have not yet received a clear answer.

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Consequences of Recent Military Border Tension between Pakistan and Afghanistan

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Strategic Council Online—Opinion: The recent military border tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan have characteristics that completely distinguish them from the process of increasing and gradual conflict between the two countries over the past three and a half years and even before that. Their consequences make it necessary for the neighboring countries to consult.

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Analysis of Saudi Arabia’s Approach to the Syrian Interim Government

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Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on regional issues assessed the visit of the Syrian Interim Government’s Foreign Minister to Saudi Arabia as a progressive and important step, saying: Contrary to some news and analysis about Saudi Arabia’s agreement and support for the new developments in Syria and the formation of an interim government by Syrian opposition forces, the Riyadh government has serious concerns and worries about the future of this government.

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Strategic Council Online – Opinion: After the end of World War II, Germany was among the European governments that did the most “good service” to the Zionist regime; the reason for this is quite clear. Germany considers itself “indebted” to the Zionist regime because of Hitler’s behavior and actions towards the Jews. Therefore, in order to compensate for Hitler’s actions and “gain the trust” of the Zionists and at the same time “benefit from the Jewish lobby,” it did not neglect any service to Tel Aviv.

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Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on regional issues assessed the visit of the Syrian Interim Government’s Foreign Minister to Saudi Arabia as a progressive and important step, saying: Contrary to some news and analysis about Saudi Arabia’s agreement and support for the new developments in Syria and the formation of an interim government by Syrian opposition forces, the Riyadh government has serious concerns and worries about the future of this government.

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Strategic Council Online – Opinion: After the end of World War II, Germany was among the European governments that did the most “good service” to the Zionist regime; the reason for this is quite clear. Germany considers itself “indebted” to the Zionist regime because of Hitler’s behavior and actions towards the Jews. Therefore, in order to compensate for Hitler’s actions and “gain the trust” of the Zionists and at the same time “benefit from the Jewish lobby,” it did not neglect any service to Tel Aviv.

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Consequences of Recent Military Border Tension between Pakistan and Afghanistan

Consequences of Recent Military Border Tension between Pakistan and Afghanistan

2025/01/15

Strategic Council Online—Opinion: The recent military border tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan have characteristics that completely distinguish them from the process of increasing and gradual conflict between the two countries over the past three and a half years and even before that. Their consequences make it necessary for the neighboring countries to consult.

Analysis of Saudi Arabia’s Approach to the Syrian Interim Government

Analysis of Saudi Arabia’s Approach to the Syrian Interim Government

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Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on regional issues assessed the visit of the Syrian Interim Government’s Foreign Minister to Saudi Arabia as a progressive and important step, saying: Contrary to some news and analysis about Saudi Arabia’s agreement and support for the new developments in Syria and the formation of an interim government by Syrian opposition forces, the Riyadh government has serious concerns and worries about the future of this government.

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Strategic Council Online – Opinion: After the end of World War II, Germany was among the European governments that did the most “good service” to the Zionist regime; the reason for this is quite clear. Germany considers itself “indebted” to the Zionist regime because of Hitler’s behavior and actions towards the Jews. Therefore, in order to compensate for Hitler’s actions and “gain the trust” of the Zionists and at the same time “benefit from the Jewish lobby,” it did not neglect any service to Tel Aviv.

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Analysis of the Recent Riyadh Meeting on Syria

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SCFR’s Statement Regarding the Gaza Ceasefire

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Strategic Council Online: The Strategic Council on Foreign Relations (SCFR), in a statement, congratulated the heroic Palestinian nation, the members of the Axis of Resistance, and all freedom-loving people across the world on the occasion of the Gaza ceasefire. Addressing the Palestinians, SCFR stated: “You have once again proven that the will of nations cannot be suppressed by military force.”

Consequences of Recent Military Border Tension between Pakistan and Afghanistan

Consequences of Recent Military Border Tension between Pakistan and Afghanistan

2025/01/15

Strategic Council Online—Opinion: The recent military border tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan have characteristics that completely distinguish them from the process of increasing and gradual conflict between the two countries over the past three and a half years and even before that. Their consequences make it necessary for the neighboring countries to consult.

Analysis of Saudi Arabia’s Approach to the Syrian Interim Government

Analysis of Saudi Arabia’s Approach to the Syrian Interim Government

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Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on regional issues assessed the visit of the Syrian Interim Government’s Foreign Minister to Saudi Arabia as a progressive and important step, saying: Contrary to some news and analysis about Saudi Arabia’s agreement and support for the new developments in Syria and the formation of an interim government by Syrian opposition forces, the Riyadh government has serious concerns and worries about the future of this government.

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Strategic Council Online – Opinion: After the end of World War II, Germany was among the European governments that did the most “good service” to the Zionist regime; the reason for this is quite clear. Germany considers itself “indebted” to the Zionist regime because of Hitler’s behavior and actions towards the Jews. Therefore, in order to compensate for Hitler’s actions and “gain the trust” of the Zionists and at the same time “benefit from the Jewish lobby,” it did not neglect any service to Tel Aviv.

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Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Trump’s return to the White House has confronted Ukraine and its European supporters with important questions: Will the United States continue to provide weapons and financial support to Kiev, or, as Trump claims, will peace prevail in Ukraine-Russia relations? If an agreement is reached to end the war, what will be the fate of Ukraine’s lost territories? Will peace be a lasting agreement, or will it pave the way for another major conflict? These questions have not yet received a clear answer.

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