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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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A Look at Iran-Europe Relations and Cooperation Capacities

A Look at Iran-Europe Relations and Cooperation Capacities

2025/10/19

Online Strategic Council – Interview: A senior European affairs analyst, referring to recent developments, stated: Europe’s role in the new international order is complex, affected by the Ukraine war, and simultaneously possesses capacities for economic and political interaction with Iran.

West Asia: An Arena of Strength Testing

West Asia: An Arena of Strength Testing

2025/10/17

Online Strategic Council – Note: Developments in the West Asia region, including tensions between Iran and the Israeli regime or regional cooperation, are influenced by macro policies pursued by extra-regional powers. Of course, other equations are very influential. It must be noted that China and Russia have no desire whatsoever for America’s success in the West Asia region and, based on this, they do not support the success and operational superiority of the Israeli regime in confronting Iran. Meanwhile, the Americans are seeking to focus their forces in West Asia for now, amid the three crises of Ukraine, Taiwan, and West Asia.

An Analysis of Iran’s Strategy in Central Asia and the Caucasus

An Analysis of Iran’s Strategy in Central Asia and the Caucasus

2025/10/15

Online Strategic Council – Interview: An international affairs expert stated that Iran, by relying on its geo-economic capacities across various fields, should strive to solidify its position as a bridge connecting the Persian Gulf to Eurasia. However, regional and extra-regional competition for influence in Azerbaijan and Armenia has reached a critical point, where Iran’s security considerations and geopolitical red lines could turn the advancement of a multi-faceted strategy into a real test for the diplomatic apparatus.

SCFR Honors the Palestinian Heroes and Resistance Forces and Congratulates the Victorious Palestinian Nation

SCFR Honors the Palestinian Heroes and Resistance Forces and Congratulates the Victorious Palestinian Nation

2025/10/14

Strategic Council Online: The Strategic Council on Foreign Relations (SCFR), in a statement honoring the Palestinian heroes and resistance forces, congratulated the steadfast Palestinian nation on its victory over the Zionist regime and its supporters, expressing hope that “the complete liberation of the land of Palestine and the establishment of an independent Palestinian state” will be achieved.

The Zionist Regime’s Genocide of Palestinians in Gaza from the Perspective of International Law

The Zionist Regime’s Genocide of Palestinians in Gaza from the Perspective of International Law

2025/10/12

Online Strategic Council – Memo: In September 2025, the UN Independent Commission of Inquiry officially announced that the Israeli regime had committed genocide during the Gaza war. The commission clarified that this regime had carried out four of the five acts defined by the Convention as genocidal acts, and that the statements of Israeli regime officials also indicated an intent to destroy a national group (Palestinians).

An Analysis of Syria’s Parliamentary Elections

An Analysis of Syria’s Parliamentary Elections

2025/10/09

Online Strategic Council – Interview: A West Asia affairs expert stated that the first parliamentary elections in Syria during the interim government’s tenure, led by Ahmad al-Shar, were held while the appointed composition of seats, the absence of a national census, and the influence of foreign actors challenge the real legitimacy and freedom of these elections.

Seizure of the Samoud Flotilla: A Clear Violation of International Law

Seizure of the Samoud Flotilla: A Clear Violation of International Law

2025/10/06

Online Strategic Council – Dialogue: A senior analyst of West Asian and Arab world affairs stated: The recent action by the naval forces of the Israeli regime in seizing the “Global Samoud” humanitarian ships has once again placed the world before a clear violation of international law and maritime laws.

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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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A Look at Iran-Europe Relations and Cooperation Capacities

A Look at Iran-Europe Relations and Cooperation Capacities

2025/10/19

Online Strategic Council – Interview: A senior European affairs analyst, referring to recent developments, stated: Europe’s role in the new international order is complex, affected by the Ukraine war, and simultaneously possesses capacities for economic and political interaction with Iran.

West Asia: An Arena of Strength Testing

West Asia: An Arena of Strength Testing

2025/10/17

Online Strategic Council – Note: Developments in the West Asia region, including tensions between Iran and the Israeli regime or regional cooperation, are influenced by macro policies pursued by extra-regional powers. Of course, other equations are very influential. It must be noted that China and Russia have no desire whatsoever for America’s success in the West Asia region and, based on this, they do not support the success and operational superiority of the Israeli regime in confronting Iran. Meanwhile, the Americans are seeking to focus their forces in West Asia for now, amid the three crises of Ukraine, Taiwan, and West Asia.

An Analysis of Iran’s Strategy in Central Asia and the Caucasus

An Analysis of Iran’s Strategy in Central Asia and the Caucasus

2025/10/15

Online Strategic Council – Interview: An international affairs expert stated that Iran, by relying on its geo-economic capacities across various fields, should strive to solidify its position as a bridge connecting the Persian Gulf to Eurasia. However, regional and extra-regional competition for influence in Azerbaijan and Armenia has reached a critical point, where Iran’s security considerations and geopolitical red lines could turn the advancement of a multi-faceted strategy into a real test for the diplomatic apparatus.

SCFR Honors the Palestinian Heroes and Resistance Forces and Congratulates the Victorious Palestinian Nation

SCFR Honors the Palestinian Heroes and Resistance Forces and Congratulates the Victorious Palestinian Nation

2025/10/14

Strategic Council Online: The Strategic Council on Foreign Relations (SCFR), in a statement honoring the Palestinian heroes and resistance forces, congratulated the steadfast Palestinian nation on its victory over the Zionist regime and its supporters, expressing hope that “the complete liberation of the land of Palestine and the establishment of an independent Palestinian state” will be achieved.

The Zionist Regime’s Genocide of Palestinians in Gaza from the Perspective of International Law

The Zionist Regime’s Genocide of Palestinians in Gaza from the Perspective of International Law

2025/10/12

Online Strategic Council – Memo: In September 2025, the UN Independent Commission of Inquiry officially announced that the Israeli regime had committed genocide during the Gaza war. The commission clarified that this regime had carried out four of the five acts defined by the Convention as genocidal acts, and that the statements of Israeli regime officials also indicated an intent to destroy a national group (Palestinians).

An Analysis of Syria’s Parliamentary Elections

An Analysis of Syria’s Parliamentary Elections

2025/10/09

Online Strategic Council – Interview: A West Asia affairs expert stated that the first parliamentary elections in Syria during the interim government’s tenure, led by Ahmad al-Shar, were held while the appointed composition of seats, the absence of a national census, and the influence of foreign actors challenge the real legitimacy and freedom of these elections.

Seizure of the Samoud Flotilla: A Clear Violation of International Law

Seizure of the Samoud Flotilla: A Clear Violation of International Law

2025/10/06

Online Strategic Council – Dialogue: A senior analyst of West Asian and Arab world affairs stated: The recent action by the naval forces of the Israeli regime in seizing the “Global Samoud” humanitarian ships has once again placed the world before a clear violation of international law and maritime laws.

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A Look at Iran-Europe Relations and Cooperation Capacities

A Look at Iran-Europe Relations and Cooperation Capacities

2025/10/19

Online Strategic Council – Interview: A senior European affairs analyst, referring to recent developments, stated: Europe’s role in the new international order is complex, affected by the Ukraine war, and simultaneously possesses capacities for economic and political interaction with Iran.

West Asia: An Arena of Strength Testing

West Asia: An Arena of Strength Testing

2025/10/17

Online Strategic Council – Note: Developments in the West Asia region, including tensions between Iran and the Israeli regime or regional cooperation, are influenced by macro policies pursued by extra-regional powers. Of course, other equations are very influential. It must be noted that China and Russia have no desire whatsoever for America’s success in the West Asia region and, based on this, they do not support the success and operational superiority of the Israeli regime in confronting Iran. Meanwhile, the Americans are seeking to focus their forces in West Asia for now, amid the three crises of Ukraine, Taiwan, and West Asia.

An Analysis of Iran’s Strategy in Central Asia and the Caucasus

An Analysis of Iran’s Strategy in Central Asia and the Caucasus

2025/10/15

Online Strategic Council – Interview: An international affairs expert stated that Iran, by relying on its geo-economic capacities across various fields, should strive to solidify its position as a bridge connecting the Persian Gulf to Eurasia. However, regional and extra-regional competition for influence in Azerbaijan and Armenia has reached a critical point, where Iran’s security considerations and geopolitical red lines could turn the advancement of a multi-faceted strategy into a real test for the diplomatic apparatus.

SCFR Honors the Palestinian Heroes and Resistance Forces and Congratulates the Victorious Palestinian Nation

SCFR Honors the Palestinian Heroes and Resistance Forces and Congratulates the Victorious Palestinian Nation

2025/10/14

Strategic Council Online: The Strategic Council on Foreign Relations (SCFR), in a statement honoring the Palestinian heroes and resistance forces, congratulated the steadfast Palestinian nation on its victory over the Zionist regime and its supporters, expressing hope that “the complete liberation of the land of Palestine and the establishment of an independent Palestinian state” will be achieved.

The Zionist Regime’s Genocide of Palestinians in Gaza from the Perspective of International Law

The Zionist Regime’s Genocide of Palestinians in Gaza from the Perspective of International Law

2025/10/12

Online Strategic Council – Memo: In September 2025, the UN Independent Commission of Inquiry officially announced that the Israeli regime had committed genocide during the Gaza war. The commission clarified that this regime had carried out four of the five acts defined by the Convention as genocidal acts, and that the statements of Israeli regime officials also indicated an intent to destroy a national group (Palestinians).

An Analysis of Syria’s Parliamentary Elections

An Analysis of Syria’s Parliamentary Elections

2025/10/09

Online Strategic Council – Interview: A West Asia affairs expert stated that the first parliamentary elections in Syria during the interim government’s tenure, led by Ahmad al-Shar, were held while the appointed composition of seats, the absence of a national census, and the influence of foreign actors challenge the real legitimacy and freedom of these elections.

Seizure of the Samoud Flotilla: A Clear Violation of International Law

Seizure of the Samoud Flotilla: A Clear Violation of International Law

2025/10/06

Online Strategic Council – Dialogue: A senior analyst of West Asian and Arab world affairs stated: The recent action by the naval forces of the Israeli regime in seizing the “Global Samoud” humanitarian ships has once again placed the world before a clear violation of international law and maritime laws.

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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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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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A Look at Iran-Europe Relations and Cooperation Capacities

A Look at Iran-Europe Relations and Cooperation Capacities

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Online Strategic Council – Interview: A senior European affairs analyst, referring to recent developments, stated: Europe’s role in the new international order is complex, affected by the Ukraine war, and simultaneously possesses capacities for economic and political interaction with Iran.

West Asia: An Arena of Strength Testing

West Asia: An Arena of Strength Testing

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Online Strategic Council – Note: Developments in the West Asia region, including tensions between Iran and the Israeli regime or regional cooperation, are influenced by macro policies pursued by extra-regional powers. Of course, other equations are very influential. It must be noted that China and Russia have no desire whatsoever for America’s success in the West Asia region and, based on this, they do not support the success and operational superiority of the Israeli regime in confronting Iran. Meanwhile, the Americans are seeking to focus their forces in West Asia for now, amid the three crises of Ukraine, Taiwan, and West Asia.

An Analysis of Iran’s Strategy in Central Asia and the Caucasus

An Analysis of Iran’s Strategy in Central Asia and the Caucasus

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Online Strategic Council – Interview: An international affairs expert stated that Iran, by relying on its geo-economic capacities across various fields, should strive to solidify its position as a bridge connecting the Persian Gulf to Eurasia. However, regional and extra-regional competition for influence in Azerbaijan and Armenia has reached a critical point, where Iran’s security considerations and geopolitical red lines could turn the advancement of a multi-faceted strategy into a real test for the diplomatic apparatus.

SCFR Honors the Palestinian Heroes and Resistance Forces and Congratulates the Victorious Palestinian Nation

SCFR Honors the Palestinian Heroes and Resistance Forces and Congratulates the Victorious Palestinian Nation

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Strategic Council Online: The Strategic Council on Foreign Relations (SCFR), in a statement honoring the Palestinian heroes and resistance forces, congratulated the steadfast Palestinian nation on its victory over the Zionist regime and its supporters, expressing hope that “the complete liberation of the land of Palestine and the establishment of an independent Palestinian state” will be achieved.

The Zionist Regime’s Genocide of Palestinians in Gaza from the Perspective of International Law

The Zionist Regime’s Genocide of Palestinians in Gaza from the Perspective of International Law

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Online Strategic Council – Memo: In September 2025, the UN Independent Commission of Inquiry officially announced that the Israeli regime had committed genocide during the Gaza war. The commission clarified that this regime had carried out four of the five acts defined by the Convention as genocidal acts, and that the statements of Israeli regime officials also indicated an intent to destroy a national group (Palestinians).

An Analysis of Syria’s Parliamentary Elections

An Analysis of Syria’s Parliamentary Elections

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Online Strategic Council – Interview: A West Asia affairs expert stated that the first parliamentary elections in Syria during the interim government’s tenure, led by Ahmad al-Shar, were held while the appointed composition of seats, the absence of a national census, and the influence of foreign actors challenge the real legitimacy and freedom of these elections.

Seizure of the Samoud Flotilla: A Clear Violation of International Law

Seizure of the Samoud Flotilla: A Clear Violation of International Law

2025/10/06

Online Strategic Council – Dialogue: A senior analyst of West Asian and Arab world affairs stated: The recent action by the naval forces of the Israeli regime in seizing the “Global Samoud” humanitarian ships has once again placed the world before a clear violation of international law and maritime laws.

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

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A Look at Iran-Europe Relations and Cooperation Capacities

A Look at Iran-Europe Relations and Cooperation Capacities

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Online Strategic Council – Interview: A senior European affairs analyst, referring to recent developments, stated: Europe’s role in the new international order is complex, affected by the Ukraine war, and simultaneously possesses capacities for economic and political interaction with Iran.

West Asia: An Arena of Strength Testing

West Asia: An Arena of Strength Testing

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Online Strategic Council – Note: Developments in the West Asia region, including tensions between Iran and the Israeli regime or regional cooperation, are influenced by macro policies pursued by extra-regional powers. Of course, other equations are very influential. It must be noted that China and Russia have no desire whatsoever for America’s success in the West Asia region and, based on this, they do not support the success and operational superiority of the Israeli regime in confronting Iran. Meanwhile, the Americans are seeking to focus their forces in West Asia for now, amid the three crises of Ukraine, Taiwan, and West Asia.

An Analysis of Iran’s Strategy in Central Asia and the Caucasus

An Analysis of Iran’s Strategy in Central Asia and the Caucasus

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Online Strategic Council – Interview: An international affairs expert stated that Iran, by relying on its geo-economic capacities across various fields, should strive to solidify its position as a bridge connecting the Persian Gulf to Eurasia. However, regional and extra-regional competition for influence in Azerbaijan and Armenia has reached a critical point, where Iran’s security considerations and geopolitical red lines could turn the advancement of a multi-faceted strategy into a real test for the diplomatic apparatus.

SCFR Honors the Palestinian Heroes and Resistance Forces and Congratulates the Victorious Palestinian Nation

SCFR Honors the Palestinian Heroes and Resistance Forces and Congratulates the Victorious Palestinian Nation

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Strategic Council Online: The Strategic Council on Foreign Relations (SCFR), in a statement honoring the Palestinian heroes and resistance forces, congratulated the steadfast Palestinian nation on its victory over the Zionist regime and its supporters, expressing hope that “the complete liberation of the land of Palestine and the establishment of an independent Palestinian state” will be achieved.

The Zionist Regime’s Genocide of Palestinians in Gaza from the Perspective of International Law

The Zionist Regime’s Genocide of Palestinians in Gaza from the Perspective of International Law

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Online Strategic Council – Memo: In September 2025, the UN Independent Commission of Inquiry officially announced that the Israeli regime had committed genocide during the Gaza war. The commission clarified that this regime had carried out four of the five acts defined by the Convention as genocidal acts, and that the statements of Israeli regime officials also indicated an intent to destroy a national group (Palestinians).

An Analysis of Syria’s Parliamentary Elections

An Analysis of Syria’s Parliamentary Elections

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Online Strategic Council – Interview: A West Asia affairs expert stated that the first parliamentary elections in Syria during the interim government’s tenure, led by Ahmad al-Shar, were held while the appointed composition of seats, the absence of a national census, and the influence of foreign actors challenge the real legitimacy and freedom of these elections.

Seizure of the Samoud Flotilla: A Clear Violation of International Law

Seizure of the Samoud Flotilla: A Clear Violation of International Law

2025/10/06

Online Strategic Council – Dialogue: A senior analyst of West Asian and Arab world affairs stated: The recent action by the naval forces of the Israeli regime in seizing the “Global Samoud” humanitarian ships has once again placed the world before a clear violation of international law and maritime laws.

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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.

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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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A Look at Iran-Europe Relations and Cooperation Capacities

A Look at Iran-Europe Relations and Cooperation Capacities

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Online Strategic Council – Interview: A senior European affairs analyst, referring to recent developments, stated: Europe’s role in the new international order is complex, affected by the Ukraine war, and simultaneously possesses capacities for economic and political interaction with Iran.

West Asia: An Arena of Strength Testing

West Asia: An Arena of Strength Testing

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Online Strategic Council – Note: Developments in the West Asia region, including tensions between Iran and the Israeli regime or regional cooperation, are influenced by macro policies pursued by extra-regional powers. Of course, other equations are very influential. It must be noted that China and Russia have no desire whatsoever for America’s success in the West Asia region and, based on this, they do not support the success and operational superiority of the Israeli regime in confronting Iran. Meanwhile, the Americans are seeking to focus their forces in West Asia for now, amid the three crises of Ukraine, Taiwan, and West Asia.

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An Analysis of Iran’s Strategy in Central Asia and the Caucasus

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Online Strategic Council – Interview: An international affairs expert stated that Iran, by relying on its geo-economic capacities across various fields, should strive to solidify its position as a bridge connecting the Persian Gulf to Eurasia. However, regional and extra-regional competition for influence in Azerbaijan and Armenia has reached a critical point, where Iran’s security considerations and geopolitical red lines could turn the advancement of a multi-faceted strategy into a real test for the diplomatic apparatus.

SCFR Honors the Palestinian Heroes and Resistance Forces and Congratulates the Victorious Palestinian Nation

SCFR Honors the Palestinian Heroes and Resistance Forces and Congratulates the Victorious Palestinian Nation

2025/10/14

Strategic Council Online: The Strategic Council on Foreign Relations (SCFR), in a statement honoring the Palestinian heroes and resistance forces, congratulated the steadfast Palestinian nation on its victory over the Zionist regime and its supporters, expressing hope that “the complete liberation of the land of Palestine and the establishment of an independent Palestinian state” will be achieved.

The Zionist Regime’s Genocide of Palestinians in Gaza from the Perspective of International Law

The Zionist Regime’s Genocide of Palestinians in Gaza from the Perspective of International Law

2025/10/12

Online Strategic Council – Memo: In September 2025, the UN Independent Commission of Inquiry officially announced that the Israeli regime had committed genocide during the Gaza war. The commission clarified that this regime had carried out four of the five acts defined by the Convention as genocidal acts, and that the statements of Israeli regime officials also indicated an intent to destroy a national group (Palestinians).

An Analysis of Syria’s Parliamentary Elections

An Analysis of Syria’s Parliamentary Elections

2025/10/09

Online Strategic Council – Interview: A West Asia affairs expert stated that the first parliamentary elections in Syria during the interim government’s tenure, led by Ahmad al-Shar, were held while the appointed composition of seats, the absence of a national census, and the influence of foreign actors challenge the real legitimacy and freedom of these elections.

Seizure of the Samoud Flotilla: A Clear Violation of International Law

Seizure of the Samoud Flotilla: A Clear Violation of International Law

2025/10/06

Online Strategic Council – Dialogue: A senior analyst of West Asian and Arab world affairs stated: The recent action by the naval forces of the Israeli regime in seizing the “Global Samoud” humanitarian ships has once again placed the world before a clear violation of international law and maritime laws.

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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

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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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A Look at Iran-Europe Relations and Cooperation Capacities

A Look at Iran-Europe Relations and Cooperation Capacities

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Online Strategic Council – Interview: A senior European affairs analyst, referring to recent developments, stated: Europe’s role in the new international order is complex, affected by the Ukraine war, and simultaneously possesses capacities for economic and political interaction with Iran.

West Asia: An Arena of Strength Testing

West Asia: An Arena of Strength Testing

2025/10/17

Online Strategic Council – Note: Developments in the West Asia region, including tensions between Iran and the Israeli regime or regional cooperation, are influenced by macro policies pursued by extra-regional powers. Of course, other equations are very influential. It must be noted that China and Russia have no desire whatsoever for America’s success in the West Asia region and, based on this, they do not support the success and operational superiority of the Israeli regime in confronting Iran. Meanwhile, the Americans are seeking to focus their forces in West Asia for now, amid the three crises of Ukraine, Taiwan, and West Asia.

An Analysis of Iran’s Strategy in Central Asia and the Caucasus

An Analysis of Iran’s Strategy in Central Asia and the Caucasus

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Online Strategic Council – Interview: An international affairs expert stated that Iran, by relying on its geo-economic capacities across various fields, should strive to solidify its position as a bridge connecting the Persian Gulf to Eurasia. However, regional and extra-regional competition for influence in Azerbaijan and Armenia has reached a critical point, where Iran’s security considerations and geopolitical red lines could turn the advancement of a multi-faceted strategy into a real test for the diplomatic apparatus.

SCFR Honors the Palestinian Heroes and Resistance Forces and Congratulates the Victorious Palestinian Nation

SCFR Honors the Palestinian Heroes and Resistance Forces and Congratulates the Victorious Palestinian Nation

2025/10/14

Strategic Council Online: The Strategic Council on Foreign Relations (SCFR), in a statement honoring the Palestinian heroes and resistance forces, congratulated the steadfast Palestinian nation on its victory over the Zionist regime and its supporters, expressing hope that “the complete liberation of the land of Palestine and the establishment of an independent Palestinian state” will be achieved.

The Zionist Regime’s Genocide of Palestinians in Gaza from the Perspective of International Law

The Zionist Regime’s Genocide of Palestinians in Gaza from the Perspective of International Law

2025/10/12

Online Strategic Council – Memo: In September 2025, the UN Independent Commission of Inquiry officially announced that the Israeli regime had committed genocide during the Gaza war. The commission clarified that this regime had carried out four of the five acts defined by the Convention as genocidal acts, and that the statements of Israeli regime officials also indicated an intent to destroy a national group (Palestinians).

An Analysis of Syria’s Parliamentary Elections

An Analysis of Syria’s Parliamentary Elections

2025/10/09

Online Strategic Council – Interview: A West Asia affairs expert stated that the first parliamentary elections in Syria during the interim government’s tenure, led by Ahmad al-Shar, were held while the appointed composition of seats, the absence of a national census, and the influence of foreign actors challenge the real legitimacy and freedom of these elections.

Seizure of the Samoud Flotilla: A Clear Violation of International Law

Seizure of the Samoud Flotilla: A Clear Violation of International Law

2025/10/06

Online Strategic Council – Dialogue: A senior analyst of West Asian and Arab world affairs stated: The recent action by the naval forces of the Israeli regime in seizing the “Global Samoud” humanitarian ships has once again placed the world before a clear violation of international law and maritime laws.

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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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