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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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interview

Afghanistan’s Effective Role in the Economy of Eurasia

Afghanistan’s Effective Role in the Economy of Eurasia

2026/01/08

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A regional affairs researcher stated: Despite projects such as the Khaf-Herat railway and the Herat-Balkh-Mazar-i-Sharif corridor being on the agenda, insecurity and the absence of an inclusive government remain the most significant obstacles to realizing transit corridors and Afghanistan playing an effective role in the economy of Eurasia.

Washington’s Strategic Objectives in Attacking Venezuela

Washington’s Strategic Objectives in Attacking Venezuela

2026/01/08

Strategic Council Online – Interview: The former ambassador to Caracas stated: “Washington aims to curb the influence of China and Russia, reestablish dominance over Venezuela’s oil and gas resources, and demonstrate power in global competition, seeking to restore its lost hegemony in Latin America and the international system.”

Western liberalism on the verge of Transformation, from the Dream of a Unipolar order to the Crisis of Security and Leadership

Western liberalism on the verge of Transformation, from the Dream of a Unipolar order to the Crisis of Security and Leadership

2026/01/07

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Western liberalism, which after the collapse of communism in the late twentieth century considered itself the undisputed victor of the world order and promised an ideal future in political, economic, and cultural dimensions, has faced a multitude of security, identity, and management crises in the twenty-first century; crises that have not only called into question the effectiveness of international institutions but have also pushed this order into a stage of transition and uncertainty.

The Axis of Resistance and Regional Developments

The Axis of Resistance and Regional Developments

2026/01/04

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A West Asia affairs expert said: More than two years after the Al-Aqsa Storm, the question today is: What is the status of the Axis of Resistance, and has it collapsed?

Changing the Course of U.S. Foreign Policy During the Trump Era

Changing the Course of U.S. Foreign Policy During the Trump Era

2026/01/02

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An international affairs expert stated that in recent years, the U.S. approach has shifted from a value-centered approach to security deal-making. This change means that, instead of emphasizing values such as democracy and human rights, the United States has adjusted its foreign policy to prioritize security interests, political bargaining, and expediency.

The goals of the Israeli regime in its military attacks on Syria

The goals of the Israeli regime in its military attacks on Syria

2025/12/22

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A West Asian affairs expert said: One of the main objectives of the recent attacks by the Israeli regime on Syria is to prevent the establishment of a strong central authority or government in Syria. Therefore, it is trying to prevent the comprehensive rule of the new government under the name of Ahmad al-Sharaa or al-Julani by attacking and invading southern Syria and various regions of the country, even Damascus.

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.

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.”

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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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interview

Afghanistan’s Effective Role in the Economy of Eurasia

Afghanistan’s Effective Role in the Economy of Eurasia

2026/01/08

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A regional affairs researcher stated: Despite projects such as the Khaf-Herat railway and the Herat-Balkh-Mazar-i-Sharif corridor being on the agenda, insecurity and the absence of an inclusive government remain the most significant obstacles to realizing transit corridors and Afghanistan playing an effective role in the economy of Eurasia.

Washington’s Strategic Objectives in Attacking Venezuela

Washington’s Strategic Objectives in Attacking Venezuela

2026/01/08

Strategic Council Online – Interview: The former ambassador to Caracas stated: “Washington aims to curb the influence of China and Russia, reestablish dominance over Venezuela’s oil and gas resources, and demonstrate power in global competition, seeking to restore its lost hegemony in Latin America and the international system.”

Western liberalism on the verge of Transformation, from the Dream of a Unipolar order to the Crisis of Security and Leadership

Western liberalism on the verge of Transformation, from the Dream of a Unipolar order to the Crisis of Security and Leadership

2026/01/07

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Western liberalism, which after the collapse of communism in the late twentieth century considered itself the undisputed victor of the world order and promised an ideal future in political, economic, and cultural dimensions, has faced a multitude of security, identity, and management crises in the twenty-first century; crises that have not only called into question the effectiveness of international institutions but have also pushed this order into a stage of transition and uncertainty.

The Axis of Resistance and Regional Developments

The Axis of Resistance and Regional Developments

2026/01/04

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A West Asia affairs expert said: More than two years after the Al-Aqsa Storm, the question today is: What is the status of the Axis of Resistance, and has it collapsed?

Changing the Course of U.S. Foreign Policy During the Trump Era

Changing the Course of U.S. Foreign Policy During the Trump Era

2026/01/02

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An international affairs expert stated that in recent years, the U.S. approach has shifted from a value-centered approach to security deal-making. This change means that, instead of emphasizing values such as democracy and human rights, the United States has adjusted its foreign policy to prioritize security interests, political bargaining, and expediency.

The goals of the Israeli regime in its military attacks on Syria

The goals of the Israeli regime in its military attacks on Syria

2025/12/22

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A West Asian affairs expert said: One of the main objectives of the recent attacks by the Israeli regime on Syria is to prevent the establishment of a strong central authority or government in Syria. Therefore, it is trying to prevent the comprehensive rule of the new government under the name of Ahmad al-Sharaa or al-Julani by attacking and invading southern Syria and various regions of the country, even Damascus.

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.

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.”

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Afghanistan’s Effective Role in the Economy of Eurasia

Afghanistan’s Effective Role in the Economy of Eurasia

2026/01/08

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A regional affairs researcher stated: Despite projects such as the Khaf-Herat railway and the Herat-Balkh-Mazar-i-Sharif corridor being on the agenda, insecurity and the absence of an inclusive government remain the most significant obstacles to realizing transit corridors and Afghanistan playing an effective role in the economy of Eurasia.

Washington’s Strategic Objectives in Attacking Venezuela

Washington’s Strategic Objectives in Attacking Venezuela

2026/01/08

Strategic Council Online – Interview: The former ambassador to Caracas stated: “Washington aims to curb the influence of China and Russia, reestablish dominance over Venezuela’s oil and gas resources, and demonstrate power in global competition, seeking to restore its lost hegemony in Latin America and the international system.”

Western liberalism on the verge of Transformation, from the Dream of a Unipolar order to the Crisis of Security and Leadership

Western liberalism on the verge of Transformation, from the Dream of a Unipolar order to the Crisis of Security and Leadership

2026/01/07

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Western liberalism, which after the collapse of communism in the late twentieth century considered itself the undisputed victor of the world order and promised an ideal future in political, economic, and cultural dimensions, has faced a multitude of security, identity, and management crises in the twenty-first century; crises that have not only called into question the effectiveness of international institutions but have also pushed this order into a stage of transition and uncertainty.

The Axis of Resistance and Regional Developments

The Axis of Resistance and Regional Developments

2026/01/04

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A West Asia affairs expert said: More than two years after the Al-Aqsa Storm, the question today is: What is the status of the Axis of Resistance, and has it collapsed?

Changing the Course of U.S. Foreign Policy During the Trump Era

Changing the Course of U.S. Foreign Policy During the Trump Era

2026/01/02

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An international affairs expert stated that in recent years, the U.S. approach has shifted from a value-centered approach to security deal-making. This change means that, instead of emphasizing values such as democracy and human rights, the United States has adjusted its foreign policy to prioritize security interests, political bargaining, and expediency.

The goals of the Israeli regime in its military attacks on Syria

The goals of the Israeli regime in its military attacks on Syria

2025/12/22

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A West Asian affairs expert said: One of the main objectives of the recent attacks by the Israeli regime on Syria is to prevent the establishment of a strong central authority or government in Syria. Therefore, it is trying to prevent the comprehensive rule of the new government under the name of Ahmad al-Sharaa or al-Julani by attacking and invading southern Syria and various regions of the country, even Damascus.

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.

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.”

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Washington’s Strategic Objectives in Attacking Venezuela

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Strategic Council Online – Interview: The former ambassador to Caracas stated: “Washington aims to curb the influence of China and Russia, reestablish dominance over Venezuela’s oil and gas resources, and demonstrate power in global competition, seeking to restore its lost hegemony in Latin America and the international system.”

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The Axis of Resistance and Regional Developments

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Changing the Course of U.S. Foreign Policy During the Trump Era

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Strategic Council Online – Interview: An international affairs expert stated that in recent years, the U.S. approach has shifted from a value-centered approach to security deal-making. This change means that, instead of emphasizing values such as democracy and human rights, the United States has adjusted its foreign policy to prioritize security interests, political bargaining, and expediency.

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Strategic Council Online – Interview: A West Asian affairs expert said: One of the main objectives of the recent attacks by the Israeli regime on Syria is to prevent the establishment of a strong central authority or government in Syria. Therefore, it is trying to prevent the comprehensive rule of the new government under the name of Ahmad al-Sharaa or al-Julani by attacking and invading southern Syria and various regions of the country, even Damascus.

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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.

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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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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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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Afghanistan’s Effective Role in the Economy of Eurasia

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Strategic Council Online – Interview: A West Asia affairs expert said: More than two years after the Al-Aqsa Storm, the question today is: What is the status of the Axis of Resistance, and has it collapsed?

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Changing the Course of U.S. Foreign Policy During the Trump Era

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Strategic Council Online – Interview: An international affairs expert stated that in recent years, the U.S. approach has shifted from a value-centered approach to security deal-making. This change means that, instead of emphasizing values such as democracy and human rights, the United States has adjusted its foreign policy to prioritize security interests, political bargaining, and expediency.

The goals of the Israeli regime in its military attacks on Syria

The goals of the Israeli regime in its military attacks on Syria

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Strategic Council Online – Interview: A West Asian affairs expert said: One of the main objectives of the recent attacks by the Israeli regime on Syria is to prevent the establishment of a strong central authority or government in Syria. Therefore, it is trying to prevent the comprehensive rule of the new government under the name of Ahmad al-Sharaa or al-Julani by attacking and invading southern Syria and various regions of the country, even Damascus.

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.

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Afghanistan’s Effective Role in the Economy of Eurasia

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Washington’s Strategic Objectives in Attacking Venezuela

Washington’s Strategic Objectives in Attacking Venezuela

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Strategic Council Online – Interview: The former ambassador to Caracas stated: “Washington aims to curb the influence of China and Russia, reestablish dominance over Venezuela’s oil and gas resources, and demonstrate power in global competition, seeking to restore its lost hegemony in Latin America and the international system.”

Western liberalism on the verge of Transformation, from the Dream of a Unipolar order to the Crisis of Security and Leadership

Western liberalism on the verge of Transformation, from the Dream of a Unipolar order to the Crisis of Security and Leadership

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Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Western liberalism, which after the collapse of communism in the late twentieth century considered itself the undisputed victor of the world order and promised an ideal future in political, economic, and cultural dimensions, has faced a multitude of security, identity, and management crises in the twenty-first century; crises that have not only called into question the effectiveness of international institutions but have also pushed this order into a stage of transition and uncertainty.

The Axis of Resistance and Regional Developments

The Axis of Resistance and Regional Developments

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Strategic Council Online – Interview: A West Asia affairs expert said: More than two years after the Al-Aqsa Storm, the question today is: What is the status of the Axis of Resistance, and has it collapsed?

Changing the Course of U.S. Foreign Policy During the Trump Era

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Strategic Council Online – Interview: An international affairs expert stated that in recent years, the U.S. approach has shifted from a value-centered approach to security deal-making. This change means that, instead of emphasizing values such as democracy and human rights, the United States has adjusted its foreign policy to prioritize security interests, political bargaining, and expediency.

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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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Afghanistan’s Effective Role in the Economy of Eurasia

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Washington’s Strategic Objectives in Attacking Venezuela

2026/01/08

Strategic Council Online – Interview: The former ambassador to Caracas stated: “Washington aims to curb the influence of China and Russia, reestablish dominance over Venezuela’s oil and gas resources, and demonstrate power in global competition, seeking to restore its lost hegemony in Latin America and the international system.”

Western liberalism on the verge of Transformation, from the Dream of a Unipolar order to the Crisis of Security and Leadership

Western liberalism on the verge of Transformation, from the Dream of a Unipolar order to the Crisis of Security and Leadership

2026/01/07

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Western liberalism, which after the collapse of communism in the late twentieth century considered itself the undisputed victor of the world order and promised an ideal future in political, economic, and cultural dimensions, has faced a multitude of security, identity, and management crises in the twenty-first century; crises that have not only called into question the effectiveness of international institutions but have also pushed this order into a stage of transition and uncertainty.

The Axis of Resistance and Regional Developments

The Axis of Resistance and Regional Developments

2026/01/04

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A West Asia affairs expert said: More than two years after the Al-Aqsa Storm, the question today is: What is the status of the Axis of Resistance, and has it collapsed?

Changing the Course of U.S. Foreign Policy During the Trump Era

Changing the Course of U.S. Foreign Policy During the Trump Era

2026/01/02

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An international affairs expert stated that in recent years, the U.S. approach has shifted from a value-centered approach to security deal-making. This change means that, instead of emphasizing values such as democracy and human rights, the United States has adjusted its foreign policy to prioritize security interests, political bargaining, and expediency.

The goals of the Israeli regime in its military attacks on Syria

The goals of the Israeli regime in its military attacks on Syria

2025/12/22

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A West Asian affairs expert said: One of the main objectives of the recent attacks by the Israeli regime on Syria is to prevent the establishment of a strong central authority or government in Syria. Therefore, it is trying to prevent the comprehensive rule of the new government under the name of Ahmad al-Sharaa or al-Julani by attacking and invading southern Syria and various regions of the country, even Damascus.

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.

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.”

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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

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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