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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.

Indicators for Choosing Between War and Diplomacy

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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Objectives of Reviving Turkey’s Relations with UAE

Objectives of Reviving Turkey’s Relations with UAE

2021/12/11

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: The recent visit of the UAE Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to Ankara and the consequences of this visit in Turkish foreign policy shows that the Turkish president, despite his decisive vision in domestic politics, has become more realistic in foreign policy in recent years and the new round of relations with the UAE is important in economic, political, and regional terms and in strengthening Ankara’s position in the international arena.
Mahmoud Fazeli – Analyst of international affairs

Behind the Scenes of Egypt-Zionist Regime Negotiations to Amend Camp David Accords

Behind the Scenes of Egypt-Zionist Regime Negotiations to Amend Camp David Accords

2021/12/07

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An analyst of the Zionist regime’s affairs, saying that Egypt has sought to update the Camp David Accords in order not to fall behind the normalization of relations with the Zionist regime, noted: It is also good for the Israeli regime to have a more open hand in Sinai Peninsula with a new agreement.

Russia’s Goals, Interests in Pursuing Collective Security Program in Persian Gulf

Russia’s Goals, Interests in Pursuing Collective Security Program in Persian Gulf

2021/12/07

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on Russia affairs said: It seems that given some efforts to improve Tehran-Riyadh relations, the Russians are assuming they can somehow play the role of an accelerator and a catalyst in this process and by re-engaging in the project “Collective Security Program in the Persian Gulf” take the credit for normalization and de-escalation in these such relations.

Challenges the Taliban Face in Afghanistan

Challenges the Taliban Face in Afghanistan

2021/12/06

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on the subcontinent affairs commenting on the latest developments in Afghanistan after the Taliban came to power said: Since the Taliban became the main power in Afghanistan the group has faced numerous challenges in governance. The international community’s reluctance to recognize the Taliban as the new government in Afghanistan is the biggest and most important challenge of the group in the area of governance.

Strategic Consequences of the UK Hostile Action against Hamas in the Region

Strategic Consequences of the UK Hostile Action against Hamas in the Region

2021/12/04

Strategic Council Online- Interview: An expert of Middle East affairs commented on the action taken by British government in enlisting Palestinian Hamas group among terrorist groups and said:” The recent measure taken by British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson’s government in putting Hamas Movement among terrorist organizations show that British government in unison with the Zionist lobby, is following up confrontation with the world of Islam”.

Quad; Strategic Partnership in Soft Confrontation with China

Quad; Strategic Partnership in Soft Confrontation with China

2021/12/04

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Joe Biden recently met with prime ministers of Australia, Japan and India in the United States. It was in 2007 that the first meeting of the Quad Group (the US, Australia, Japan and India) was held in New York in order to confront China’s growing power in the two diplomacy and security areas in Indo-Pacific region.
Reza Majidzadeh – Director of Simorgh Development Working Group, Pasargad Millennium Plan Think Tank

Strategic Consequences of Ansarullah Field Advances in Ma’rib

Strategic Consequences of Ansarullah Field Advances in Ma’rib

2021/12/04

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A West Asian affairs analyst says that it is very difficult and impossible for the Saudis to accept a political dialogue in the current situation and that there will be no solution to start political talks or clarify the situation in the Yemeni war until Ma’rib is liberated. He said: Ansarullah is determined to liberate Ma’rib and we will see this happen in the future.

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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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Objectives of Reviving Turkey’s Relations with UAE

Objectives of Reviving Turkey’s Relations with UAE

2021/12/11

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: The recent visit of the UAE Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to Ankara and the consequences of this visit in Turkish foreign policy shows that the Turkish president, despite his decisive vision in domestic politics, has become more realistic in foreign policy in recent years and the new round of relations with the UAE is important in economic, political, and regional terms and in strengthening Ankara’s position in the international arena.
Mahmoud Fazeli – Analyst of international affairs

Behind the Scenes of Egypt-Zionist Regime Negotiations to Amend Camp David Accords

Behind the Scenes of Egypt-Zionist Regime Negotiations to Amend Camp David Accords

2021/12/07

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An analyst of the Zionist regime’s affairs, saying that Egypt has sought to update the Camp David Accords in order not to fall behind the normalization of relations with the Zionist regime, noted: It is also good for the Israeli regime to have a more open hand in Sinai Peninsula with a new agreement.

Russia’s Goals, Interests in Pursuing Collective Security Program in Persian Gulf

Russia’s Goals, Interests in Pursuing Collective Security Program in Persian Gulf

2021/12/07

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on Russia affairs said: It seems that given some efforts to improve Tehran-Riyadh relations, the Russians are assuming they can somehow play the role of an accelerator and a catalyst in this process and by re-engaging in the project “Collective Security Program in the Persian Gulf” take the credit for normalization and de-escalation in these such relations.

Challenges the Taliban Face in Afghanistan

Challenges the Taliban Face in Afghanistan

2021/12/06

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on the subcontinent affairs commenting on the latest developments in Afghanistan after the Taliban came to power said: Since the Taliban became the main power in Afghanistan the group has faced numerous challenges in governance. The international community’s reluctance to recognize the Taliban as the new government in Afghanistan is the biggest and most important challenge of the group in the area of governance.

Strategic Consequences of the UK Hostile Action against Hamas in the Region

Strategic Consequences of the UK Hostile Action against Hamas in the Region

2021/12/04

Strategic Council Online- Interview: An expert of Middle East affairs commented on the action taken by British government in enlisting Palestinian Hamas group among terrorist groups and said:” The recent measure taken by British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson’s government in putting Hamas Movement among terrorist organizations show that British government in unison with the Zionist lobby, is following up confrontation with the world of Islam”.

Quad; Strategic Partnership in Soft Confrontation with China

Quad; Strategic Partnership in Soft Confrontation with China

2021/12/04

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Joe Biden recently met with prime ministers of Australia, Japan and India in the United States. It was in 2007 that the first meeting of the Quad Group (the US, Australia, Japan and India) was held in New York in order to confront China’s growing power in the two diplomacy and security areas in Indo-Pacific region.
Reza Majidzadeh – Director of Simorgh Development Working Group, Pasargad Millennium Plan Think Tank

Strategic Consequences of Ansarullah Field Advances in Ma’rib

Strategic Consequences of Ansarullah Field Advances in Ma’rib

2021/12/04

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A West Asian affairs analyst says that it is very difficult and impossible for the Saudis to accept a political dialogue in the current situation and that there will be no solution to start political talks or clarify the situation in the Yemeni war until Ma’rib is liberated. He said: Ansarullah is determined to liberate Ma’rib and we will see this happen in the future.

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Objectives of Reviving Turkey’s Relations with UAE

Objectives of Reviving Turkey’s Relations with UAE

2021/12/11

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: The recent visit of the UAE Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to Ankara and the consequences of this visit in Turkish foreign policy shows that the Turkish president, despite his decisive vision in domestic politics, has become more realistic in foreign policy in recent years and the new round of relations with the UAE is important in economic, political, and regional terms and in strengthening Ankara’s position in the international arena.
Mahmoud Fazeli – Analyst of international affairs

Behind the Scenes of Egypt-Zionist Regime Negotiations to Amend Camp David Accords

Behind the Scenes of Egypt-Zionist Regime Negotiations to Amend Camp David Accords

2021/12/07

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An analyst of the Zionist regime’s affairs, saying that Egypt has sought to update the Camp David Accords in order not to fall behind the normalization of relations with the Zionist regime, noted: It is also good for the Israeli regime to have a more open hand in Sinai Peninsula with a new agreement.

Russia’s Goals, Interests in Pursuing Collective Security Program in Persian Gulf

Russia’s Goals, Interests in Pursuing Collective Security Program in Persian Gulf

2021/12/07

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on Russia affairs said: It seems that given some efforts to improve Tehran-Riyadh relations, the Russians are assuming they can somehow play the role of an accelerator and a catalyst in this process and by re-engaging in the project “Collective Security Program in the Persian Gulf” take the credit for normalization and de-escalation in these such relations.

Challenges the Taliban Face in Afghanistan

Challenges the Taliban Face in Afghanistan

2021/12/06

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on the subcontinent affairs commenting on the latest developments in Afghanistan after the Taliban came to power said: Since the Taliban became the main power in Afghanistan the group has faced numerous challenges in governance. The international community’s reluctance to recognize the Taliban as the new government in Afghanistan is the biggest and most important challenge of the group in the area of governance.

Strategic Consequences of the UK Hostile Action against Hamas in the Region

Strategic Consequences of the UK Hostile Action against Hamas in the Region

2021/12/04

Strategic Council Online- Interview: An expert of Middle East affairs commented on the action taken by British government in enlisting Palestinian Hamas group among terrorist groups and said:” The recent measure taken by British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson’s government in putting Hamas Movement among terrorist organizations show that British government in unison with the Zionist lobby, is following up confrontation with the world of Islam”.

Quad; Strategic Partnership in Soft Confrontation with China

Quad; Strategic Partnership in Soft Confrontation with China

2021/12/04

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Joe Biden recently met with prime ministers of Australia, Japan and India in the United States. It was in 2007 that the first meeting of the Quad Group (the US, Australia, Japan and India) was held in New York in order to confront China’s growing power in the two diplomacy and security areas in Indo-Pacific region.
Reza Majidzadeh – Director of Simorgh Development Working Group, Pasargad Millennium Plan Think Tank

Strategic Consequences of Ansarullah Field Advances in Ma’rib

Strategic Consequences of Ansarullah Field Advances in Ma’rib

2021/12/04

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A West Asian affairs analyst says that it is very difficult and impossible for the Saudis to accept a political dialogue in the current situation and that there will be no solution to start political talks or clarify the situation in the Yemeni war until Ma’rib is liberated. He said: Ansarullah is determined to liberate Ma’rib and we will see this happen in the future.

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Strategic Council Online – Opinion: The recent visit of the UAE Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to Ankara and the consequences of this visit in Turkish foreign policy shows that the Turkish president, despite his decisive vision in domestic politics, has become more realistic in foreign policy in recent years and the new round of relations with the UAE is important in economic, political, and regional terms and in strengthening Ankara’s position in the international arena.
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Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on the subcontinent affairs commenting on the latest developments in Afghanistan after the Taliban came to power said: Since the Taliban became the main power in Afghanistan the group has faced numerous challenges in governance. The international community’s reluctance to recognize the Taliban as the new government in Afghanistan is the biggest and most important challenge of the group in the area of governance.

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Strategic Council Online- Interview: An expert of Middle East affairs commented on the action taken by British government in enlisting Palestinian Hamas group among terrorist groups and said:” The recent measure taken by British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson’s government in putting Hamas Movement among terrorist organizations show that British government in unison with the Zionist lobby, is following up confrontation with the world of Islam”.

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Strategic Council Online – Interview: A West Asian affairs analyst says that it is very difficult and impossible for the Saudis to accept a political dialogue in the current situation and that there will be no solution to start political talks or clarify the situation in the Yemeni war until Ma’rib is liberated. He said: Ansarullah is determined to liberate Ma’rib and we will see this happen in the future.

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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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