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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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The Implications of the United States’ New National Security Strategy on Global Order

The Implications of the United States’ New National Security Strategy on Global Order

2025/12/24

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: The United States’ 2025 National Security Strategy (NSS 2025) is not merely a revision of Washington’s foreign policy, but an official declaration redefining its interests, sphere of influence, and the framework of international relations. This change could shake the foundations of the post-Cold War order and place Europe and NATO in a difficult position.

Examining Political Developments Related to the Ukraine War

Examining Political Developments Related to the Ukraine War

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Strategic Council Online – Interview: An international affairs analyst stated: Today, Ukraine is facing a set of structural corruption, intra-European divisions, a shift in America’s approach, and a legitimacy crisis for Zelenskyy, which has propelled the course of the war and the future of the European Union and NATO into an entirely new phase.

Dr. Kharrazi Meets Delegation from Chinese Think Tanks: Emphasizes the Need for an Action Plan to Implement the Comprehensive Iran–China Cooperation Document

Dr. Kharrazi Meets Delegation from Chinese Think Tanks: Emphasizes the Need for an Action Plan to Implement the Comprehensive Iran–China Cooperation Document

2025/12/15

Strategic Council Online: The President of the Strategic Council on Foreign Relations stated, “Despite the signing of the 25-year Comprehensive Cooperation Agreement between Iran and China, a long path remains toward its full implementation. One key point both countries must observe is to move away from a project-based approach and instead adopt a program-oriented relationship by formulating a concrete action plan. This plan should be grounded in Iran’s national spatial planning framework and aligned with the mutual priorities of both nations as outlined in the 25-year Comprehensive Cooperation Document.”

An Analysis of the New U.S. National Security Strategy Document

An Analysis of the New U.S. National Security Strategy Document

2025/12/15

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: The new U.S. National Security Strategy document, which emphasizes the slogan “America First,” indicates that Washington has moved away from many previous patterns and shifted its focus from external interventions to the preservation of domestic security and the preservation of the Western Hemisphere. This document redefines threats, priorities, and America’s global role.

Reasons for Trump’s Attempt to Remove South Africa from the Upcoming G20 Summit

Reasons for Trump’s Attempt to Remove South Africa from the Upcoming G20 Summit

2025/12/15

Strategic Council Online – Interview: Iran’s former ambassador to South Africa stated: “Trump’s decision to remove South Africa from the upcoming G20 summit is an irrational, reactionary decision lacking a legal basis. On one hand, it stems from Trump’s contemptuous and narcissistic outlook. On the other hand, it is a response to Pretoria’s prominent role in pursuing the legal case against the Israeli regime at the International Court of Justice.”

A Look at bin Salman’s Recent Trip to America

A Look at bin Salman’s Recent Trip to America

2025/12/02

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: The recent trip of the Saudi Crown Prince to America was a targeted effort to solidify the strategic partnership with Washington, reduce political uncertainties, and strengthen Riyadh’s political role-playing.

The Strategic Consequences of Iraq’s Recent Elections

The Strategic Consequences of Iraq’s Recent Elections

2025/11/23

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An Iraqi affairs analyst stated: Selecting Iraq’s future prime minister, determining foreign policy, and managing the new Baghdad government’s relations with regional countries and the world require internal political consensus following the recent parliamentary elections.

The South Caucasus, A New Front in NATO-Russia Competition

The South Caucasus, A New Front in NATO-Russia Competition

2025/11/21

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A Caucasus issues analyst stated that increased cooperation between the Republic of Azerbaijan and NATO, along with Western support for Baku, signifies the formation of a new front of geopolitical competition between NATO and Russia in the South Caucasus.

Trump’s Policy of Containment and Destabilization in Venezuela

Trump’s Policy of Containment and Destabilization in Venezuela

2025/11/16

Strategic Council Online- Interview: A Latin American affairs analyst stated that with the return of the “maximum pressure” policy in Trump’s second administration, Washington’s anti-Iran model is being replicated this time in Latin America against Venezuela, a country that has now become a symbol of resistance against the U.S.-centric order.

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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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The Implications of the United States’ New National Security Strategy on Global Order

The Implications of the United States’ New National Security Strategy on Global Order

2025/12/24

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: The United States’ 2025 National Security Strategy (NSS 2025) is not merely a revision of Washington’s foreign policy, but an official declaration redefining its interests, sphere of influence, and the framework of international relations. This change could shake the foundations of the post-Cold War order and place Europe and NATO in a difficult position.

Examining Political Developments Related to the Ukraine War

Examining Political Developments Related to the Ukraine War

2025/12/17

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An international affairs analyst stated: Today, Ukraine is facing a set of structural corruption, intra-European divisions, a shift in America’s approach, and a legitimacy crisis for Zelenskyy, which has propelled the course of the war and the future of the European Union and NATO into an entirely new phase.

Dr. Kharrazi Meets Delegation from Chinese Think Tanks: Emphasizes the Need for an Action Plan to Implement the Comprehensive Iran–China Cooperation Document

Dr. Kharrazi Meets Delegation from Chinese Think Tanks: Emphasizes the Need for an Action Plan to Implement the Comprehensive Iran–China Cooperation Document

2025/12/15

Strategic Council Online: The President of the Strategic Council on Foreign Relations stated, “Despite the signing of the 25-year Comprehensive Cooperation Agreement between Iran and China, a long path remains toward its full implementation. One key point both countries must observe is to move away from a project-based approach and instead adopt a program-oriented relationship by formulating a concrete action plan. This plan should be grounded in Iran’s national spatial planning framework and aligned with the mutual priorities of both nations as outlined in the 25-year Comprehensive Cooperation Document.”

An Analysis of the New U.S. National Security Strategy Document

An Analysis of the New U.S. National Security Strategy Document

2025/12/15

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: The new U.S. National Security Strategy document, which emphasizes the slogan “America First,” indicates that Washington has moved away from many previous patterns and shifted its focus from external interventions to the preservation of domestic security and the preservation of the Western Hemisphere. This document redefines threats, priorities, and America’s global role.

Reasons for Trump’s Attempt to Remove South Africa from the Upcoming G20 Summit

Reasons for Trump’s Attempt to Remove South Africa from the Upcoming G20 Summit

2025/12/15

Strategic Council Online – Interview: Iran’s former ambassador to South Africa stated: “Trump’s decision to remove South Africa from the upcoming G20 summit is an irrational, reactionary decision lacking a legal basis. On one hand, it stems from Trump’s contemptuous and narcissistic outlook. On the other hand, it is a response to Pretoria’s prominent role in pursuing the legal case against the Israeli regime at the International Court of Justice.”

A Look at bin Salman’s Recent Trip to America

A Look at bin Salman’s Recent Trip to America

2025/12/02

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: The recent trip of the Saudi Crown Prince to America was a targeted effort to solidify the strategic partnership with Washington, reduce political uncertainties, and strengthen Riyadh’s political role-playing.

The Strategic Consequences of Iraq’s Recent Elections

The Strategic Consequences of Iraq’s Recent Elections

2025/11/23

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An Iraqi affairs analyst stated: Selecting Iraq’s future prime minister, determining foreign policy, and managing the new Baghdad government’s relations with regional countries and the world require internal political consensus following the recent parliamentary elections.

The South Caucasus, A New Front in NATO-Russia Competition

The South Caucasus, A New Front in NATO-Russia Competition

2025/11/21

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A Caucasus issues analyst stated that increased cooperation between the Republic of Azerbaijan and NATO, along with Western support for Baku, signifies the formation of a new front of geopolitical competition between NATO and Russia in the South Caucasus.

Trump’s Policy of Containment and Destabilization in Venezuela

Trump’s Policy of Containment and Destabilization in Venezuela

2025/11/16

Strategic Council Online- Interview: A Latin American affairs analyst stated that with the return of the “maximum pressure” policy in Trump’s second administration, Washington’s anti-Iran model is being replicated this time in Latin America against Venezuela, a country that has now become a symbol of resistance against the U.S.-centric order.

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The Implications of the United States’ New National Security Strategy on Global Order

The Implications of the United States’ New National Security Strategy on Global Order

2025/12/24

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: The United States’ 2025 National Security Strategy (NSS 2025) is not merely a revision of Washington’s foreign policy, but an official declaration redefining its interests, sphere of influence, and the framework of international relations. This change could shake the foundations of the post-Cold War order and place Europe and NATO in a difficult position.

Examining Political Developments Related to the Ukraine War

Examining Political Developments Related to the Ukraine War

2025/12/17

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An international affairs analyst stated: Today, Ukraine is facing a set of structural corruption, intra-European divisions, a shift in America’s approach, and a legitimacy crisis for Zelenskyy, which has propelled the course of the war and the future of the European Union and NATO into an entirely new phase.

Dr. Kharrazi Meets Delegation from Chinese Think Tanks: Emphasizes the Need for an Action Plan to Implement the Comprehensive Iran–China Cooperation Document

Dr. Kharrazi Meets Delegation from Chinese Think Tanks: Emphasizes the Need for an Action Plan to Implement the Comprehensive Iran–China Cooperation Document

2025/12/15

Strategic Council Online: The President of the Strategic Council on Foreign Relations stated, “Despite the signing of the 25-year Comprehensive Cooperation Agreement between Iran and China, a long path remains toward its full implementation. One key point both countries must observe is to move away from a project-based approach and instead adopt a program-oriented relationship by formulating a concrete action plan. This plan should be grounded in Iran’s national spatial planning framework and aligned with the mutual priorities of both nations as outlined in the 25-year Comprehensive Cooperation Document.”

An Analysis of the New U.S. National Security Strategy Document

An Analysis of the New U.S. National Security Strategy Document

2025/12/15

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: The new U.S. National Security Strategy document, which emphasizes the slogan “America First,” indicates that Washington has moved away from many previous patterns and shifted its focus from external interventions to the preservation of domestic security and the preservation of the Western Hemisphere. This document redefines threats, priorities, and America’s global role.

Reasons for Trump’s Attempt to Remove South Africa from the Upcoming G20 Summit

Reasons for Trump’s Attempt to Remove South Africa from the Upcoming G20 Summit

2025/12/15

Strategic Council Online – Interview: Iran’s former ambassador to South Africa stated: “Trump’s decision to remove South Africa from the upcoming G20 summit is an irrational, reactionary decision lacking a legal basis. On one hand, it stems from Trump’s contemptuous and narcissistic outlook. On the other hand, it is a response to Pretoria’s prominent role in pursuing the legal case against the Israeli regime at the International Court of Justice.”

A Look at bin Salman’s Recent Trip to America

A Look at bin Salman’s Recent Trip to America

2025/12/02

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: The recent trip of the Saudi Crown Prince to America was a targeted effort to solidify the strategic partnership with Washington, reduce political uncertainties, and strengthen Riyadh’s political role-playing.

The Strategic Consequences of Iraq’s Recent Elections

The Strategic Consequences of Iraq’s Recent Elections

2025/11/23

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An Iraqi affairs analyst stated: Selecting Iraq’s future prime minister, determining foreign policy, and managing the new Baghdad government’s relations with regional countries and the world require internal political consensus following the recent parliamentary elections.

The South Caucasus, A New Front in NATO-Russia Competition

The South Caucasus, A New Front in NATO-Russia Competition

2025/11/21

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A Caucasus issues analyst stated that increased cooperation between the Republic of Azerbaijan and NATO, along with Western support for Baku, signifies the formation of a new front of geopolitical competition between NATO and Russia in the South Caucasus.

Trump’s Policy of Containment and Destabilization in Venezuela

Trump’s Policy of Containment and Destabilization in Venezuela

2025/11/16

Strategic Council Online- Interview: A Latin American affairs analyst stated that with the return of the “maximum pressure” policy in Trump’s second administration, Washington’s anti-Iran model is being replicated this time in Latin America against Venezuela, a country that has now become a symbol of resistance against the U.S.-centric order.

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Reasons for Trump’s Attempt to Remove South Africa from the Upcoming G20 Summit

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Strategic Council Online – Interview: Iran’s former ambassador to South Africa stated: “Trump’s decision to remove South Africa from the upcoming G20 summit is an irrational, reactionary decision lacking a legal basis. On one hand, it stems from Trump’s contemptuous and narcissistic outlook. On the other hand, it is a response to Pretoria’s prominent role in pursuing the legal case against the Israeli regime at the International Court of Justice.”

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Examining Political Developments Related to the Ukraine War

Examining Political Developments Related to the Ukraine War

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Dr. Kharrazi Meets Delegation from Chinese Think Tanks: Emphasizes the Need for an Action Plan to Implement the Comprehensive Iran–China Cooperation Document

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An Analysis of the New U.S. National Security Strategy Document

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Strategic Council Online – Opinion: The new U.S. National Security Strategy document, which emphasizes the slogan “America First,” indicates that Washington has moved away from many previous patterns and shifted its focus from external interventions to the preservation of domestic security and the preservation of the Western Hemisphere. This document redefines threats, priorities, and America’s global role.

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Examining Political Developments Related to the Ukraine War

Examining Political Developments Related to the Ukraine War

2025/12/17

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An international affairs analyst stated: Today, Ukraine is facing a set of structural corruption, intra-European divisions, a shift in America’s approach, and a legitimacy crisis for Zelenskyy, which has propelled the course of the war and the future of the European Union and NATO into an entirely new phase.

Dr. Kharrazi Meets Delegation from Chinese Think Tanks: Emphasizes the Need for an Action Plan to Implement the Comprehensive Iran–China Cooperation Document

Dr. Kharrazi Meets Delegation from Chinese Think Tanks: Emphasizes the Need for an Action Plan to Implement the Comprehensive Iran–China Cooperation Document

2025/12/15

Strategic Council Online: The President of the Strategic Council on Foreign Relations stated, “Despite the signing of the 25-year Comprehensive Cooperation Agreement between Iran and China, a long path remains toward its full implementation. One key point both countries must observe is to move away from a project-based approach and instead adopt a program-oriented relationship by formulating a concrete action plan. This plan should be grounded in Iran’s national spatial planning framework and aligned with the mutual priorities of both nations as outlined in the 25-year Comprehensive Cooperation Document.”

An Analysis of the New U.S. National Security Strategy Document

An Analysis of the New U.S. National Security Strategy Document

2025/12/15

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: The new U.S. National Security Strategy document, which emphasizes the slogan “America First,” indicates that Washington has moved away from many previous patterns and shifted its focus from external interventions to the preservation of domestic security and the preservation of the Western Hemisphere. This document redefines threats, priorities, and America’s global role.

Reasons for Trump’s Attempt to Remove South Africa from the Upcoming G20 Summit

Reasons for Trump’s Attempt to Remove South Africa from the Upcoming G20 Summit

2025/12/15

Strategic Council Online – Interview: Iran’s former ambassador to South Africa stated: “Trump’s decision to remove South Africa from the upcoming G20 summit is an irrational, reactionary decision lacking a legal basis. On one hand, it stems from Trump’s contemptuous and narcissistic outlook. On the other hand, it is a response to Pretoria’s prominent role in pursuing the legal case against the Israeli regime at the International Court of Justice.”

A Look at bin Salman’s Recent Trip to America

A Look at bin Salman’s Recent Trip to America

2025/12/02

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: The recent trip of the Saudi Crown Prince to America was a targeted effort to solidify the strategic partnership with Washington, reduce political uncertainties, and strengthen Riyadh’s political role-playing.

The Strategic Consequences of Iraq’s Recent Elections

The Strategic Consequences of Iraq’s Recent Elections

2025/11/23

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An Iraqi affairs analyst stated: Selecting Iraq’s future prime minister, determining foreign policy, and managing the new Baghdad government’s relations with regional countries and the world require internal political consensus following the recent parliamentary elections.

The South Caucasus, A New Front in NATO-Russia Competition

The South Caucasus, A New Front in NATO-Russia Competition

2025/11/21

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A Caucasus issues analyst stated that increased cooperation between the Republic of Azerbaijan and NATO, along with Western support for Baku, signifies the formation of a new front of geopolitical competition between NATO and Russia in the South Caucasus.

Trump’s Policy of Containment and Destabilization in Venezuela

Trump’s Policy of Containment and Destabilization in Venezuela

2025/11/16

Strategic Council Online- Interview: A Latin American affairs analyst stated that with the return of the “maximum pressure” policy in Trump’s second administration, Washington’s anti-Iran model is being replicated this time in Latin America against Venezuela, a country that has now become a symbol of resistance against the U.S.-centric order.

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