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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, Messages of Turkey, Azerbaijan, Georgia Exercises

Objectives, Messages of Turkey, Azerbaijan, Georgia Exercises

2023/10/18

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An international affairs expert stated: Trade and investment, along with security and military cooperation, have been the main focus of Turkey’s activities in the South Caucasus, and Ankara is trying to form strategic cooperation with those countries in the absence of Russia.

Armenia is joining the Criminal Court; there is a new misunderstanding in Yerevan-Moscow Relations!

Armenia is joining the Criminal Court; there is a new misunderstanding in Yerevan-Moscow Relations!

2023/10/17

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A university professor said that the escalation of misunderstandings and misinterpretations of Russia and Armenia of each other’s actions has strained the relations between the two countries. Apparently, they do not want to take a step towards resolving such misunderstandings and harmonizing views, adding that Russia should take an extensive view of this region to create a balance in the Caucasus and Central Asia.

Al-Aqsa Storm, Vanishing of Normalization of Relations with Zionist Regime

Al-Aqsa Storm, Vanishing of Normalization of Relations with Zionist Regime

2023/10/15

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on international affairs stated that due to the ongoing conflict between Hamas and Palestine, the normalization of relations with the Zionist regime will be suspended and seriously challenged, adding: In this situation, with an increase of conflicts and human casualties, considering the sensitivity of public opinion, in the short term, less governments in the region will dare to raise the issue of normalization.

An analysis of the positive process of negotiations between Ansarullah and Riyadh and the perspective of stability in Yemen

An analysis of the positive process of negotiations between Ansarullah and Riyadh and the perspective of stability in Yemen

2023/10/15

Strategic Council Online—Interview: An expert on Yemen issues said that conducting negotiations between Yemeni political groups will be a big part of Ansarollah’s problems and Yemen’s problems. Despite the influence of regional and international powers, these negotiations seem to be unsuccessful because they are trying to institutionalize the internal crisis in Yemen.

New Arabia: the need to develop a suitable strategy

New Arabia: the need to develop a suitable strategy

2023/10/15

Strategic Council Online—Opinion: At the end of August this year, Saudi Arabia announced that it had appointed its first ambassador to the Palestinian Authority. Based on this decision, Nayef bin Bandar al-Sudairi, as the extraordinary, plenipotentiary and non-resident ambassador (accredited) of Saudi Arabia in Ramallah and the Saudi consul general in occupied Quds, handed over his credentials to Majdi Al-Khalidi, the diplomatic advisor of Mahmoud Abbas, the head of the Palestinian Authority. Now, less than two months have passed since these decisions and actions, the Saudi government has announced that an official delegation from this country, headed by Nayef Bin Bandar Al-Sudairi, will travel to Ramallah to celebrate the birthday of the Prophet of Islam (PBUH) and to offer prayers in Al-Aqsa Mosque; An unprecedented action since the occupation of Quds in 1967, which will open a new chapter in Saudi Arabia’s diplomatic and role-playing activities in the West Asian region.

Mohammad Mehdi Mazaheri – University professor

Analysis of US Role, Interests in Continuation of Russia-Ukraine War

Analysis of US Role, Interests in Continuation of Russia-Ukraine War

2023/10/14

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on US affairs stated that the US priority is to contain Russia, even at the cost of destroying the Ukrainian nation or weakening Europe, to finally force Moscow to give concessions to Kyiv at the negotiating table. He emphasized that the main war is about survival, and the US is ready to pay heavy costs for it, but in fact, the main cost is from Europe, and the people of Europe, Ukrainian and non-Ukrainian, are dying.

Analysis of Bashar Assad’s Visit to Beijing, China’s Strategic Targets

Analysis of Bashar Assad’s Visit to Beijing, China’s Strategic Targets

2023/10/11

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on West Asia affairs said China’s purpose of inviting Assad to Beijing in the current situation is more political and in line with the determination of the Chinese to strengthen their political and geopolitical role in the Middle East, especially in critical areas and disputed cases, adding: The signing of the memorandum with general titles without clear economic agreements is indicative of the fact that China currently has no intention of doing serious economic work in Syria and what is more likely is the implementation of small scale projects rather than macroeconomic plan.

US Strategy in Caucasus: Undermining Russia’s Position, Regional Role

US Strategy in Caucasus: Undermining Russia’s Position, Regional Role

2023/10/11

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on international law, stating that with the blocking of the Lachin Corridor nine months ago and the surrender of Karabakh, Moscow’s 2020 agreement has practically collapsed, added: For the first time after the collapse of the Soviet Union, a solid anti-Russian atmosphere has been created in Armenia and the US, while considering the Russians to be the cause of the current situation, is trying to show Russia as passive and useless and pull the rug from that country’s foot in the region and strengthen its presence in Armenia.

Impacts of Refugee Crisis on EU’s future

Impacts of Refugee Crisis on EU’s future

2023/10/11

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on European affairs, stating that immigration policies can lead to disagreements among EU member states of the Union, added: Differences in immigration policies can be one of the factors that lead to increased pressure on the European Union and the resulting consequences, especially difference between the right and left political currents along with social violence creates, would cause serious challenges for the Union.

Lebanon’s Presidential Election, France’s Declining Role

Lebanon’s Presidential Election, France’s Declining Role

2023/10/02

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on West Asia affairs said that the meeting of the five-party committee in New York has failed. The failure that French President Macron experienced after the events related to the Beirut port explosion showed that France trying to play a role in Lebanon, as in the past, does not have the necessary place in the public opinion of that country for the settlement of disputes.

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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, Messages of Turkey, Azerbaijan, Georgia Exercises

Objectives, Messages of Turkey, Azerbaijan, Georgia Exercises

2023/10/18

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An international affairs expert stated: Trade and investment, along with security and military cooperation, have been the main focus of Turkey’s activities in the South Caucasus, and Ankara is trying to form strategic cooperation with those countries in the absence of Russia.

Armenia is joining the Criminal Court; there is a new misunderstanding in Yerevan-Moscow Relations!

Armenia is joining the Criminal Court; there is a new misunderstanding in Yerevan-Moscow Relations!

2023/10/17

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A university professor said that the escalation of misunderstandings and misinterpretations of Russia and Armenia of each other’s actions has strained the relations between the two countries. Apparently, they do not want to take a step towards resolving such misunderstandings and harmonizing views, adding that Russia should take an extensive view of this region to create a balance in the Caucasus and Central Asia.

Al-Aqsa Storm, Vanishing of Normalization of Relations with Zionist Regime

Al-Aqsa Storm, Vanishing of Normalization of Relations with Zionist Regime

2023/10/15

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on international affairs stated that due to the ongoing conflict between Hamas and Palestine, the normalization of relations with the Zionist regime will be suspended and seriously challenged, adding: In this situation, with an increase of conflicts and human casualties, considering the sensitivity of public opinion, in the short term, less governments in the region will dare to raise the issue of normalization.

An analysis of the positive process of negotiations between Ansarullah and Riyadh and the perspective of stability in Yemen

An analysis of the positive process of negotiations between Ansarullah and Riyadh and the perspective of stability in Yemen

2023/10/15

Strategic Council Online—Interview: An expert on Yemen issues said that conducting negotiations between Yemeni political groups will be a big part of Ansarollah’s problems and Yemen’s problems. Despite the influence of regional and international powers, these negotiations seem to be unsuccessful because they are trying to institutionalize the internal crisis in Yemen.

New Arabia: the need to develop a suitable strategy

New Arabia: the need to develop a suitable strategy

2023/10/15

Strategic Council Online—Opinion: At the end of August this year, Saudi Arabia announced that it had appointed its first ambassador to the Palestinian Authority. Based on this decision, Nayef bin Bandar al-Sudairi, as the extraordinary, plenipotentiary and non-resident ambassador (accredited) of Saudi Arabia in Ramallah and the Saudi consul general in occupied Quds, handed over his credentials to Majdi Al-Khalidi, the diplomatic advisor of Mahmoud Abbas, the head of the Palestinian Authority. Now, less than two months have passed since these decisions and actions, the Saudi government has announced that an official delegation from this country, headed by Nayef Bin Bandar Al-Sudairi, will travel to Ramallah to celebrate the birthday of the Prophet of Islam (PBUH) and to offer prayers in Al-Aqsa Mosque; An unprecedented action since the occupation of Quds in 1967, which will open a new chapter in Saudi Arabia’s diplomatic and role-playing activities in the West Asian region.

Mohammad Mehdi Mazaheri – University professor

Analysis of US Role, Interests in Continuation of Russia-Ukraine War

Analysis of US Role, Interests in Continuation of Russia-Ukraine War

2023/10/14

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on US affairs stated that the US priority is to contain Russia, even at the cost of destroying the Ukrainian nation or weakening Europe, to finally force Moscow to give concessions to Kyiv at the negotiating table. He emphasized that the main war is about survival, and the US is ready to pay heavy costs for it, but in fact, the main cost is from Europe, and the people of Europe, Ukrainian and non-Ukrainian, are dying.

Analysis of Bashar Assad’s Visit to Beijing, China’s Strategic Targets

Analysis of Bashar Assad’s Visit to Beijing, China’s Strategic Targets

2023/10/11

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on West Asia affairs said China’s purpose of inviting Assad to Beijing in the current situation is more political and in line with the determination of the Chinese to strengthen their political and geopolitical role in the Middle East, especially in critical areas and disputed cases, adding: The signing of the memorandum with general titles without clear economic agreements is indicative of the fact that China currently has no intention of doing serious economic work in Syria and what is more likely is the implementation of small scale projects rather than macroeconomic plan.

US Strategy in Caucasus: Undermining Russia’s Position, Regional Role

US Strategy in Caucasus: Undermining Russia’s Position, Regional Role

2023/10/11

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on international law, stating that with the blocking of the Lachin Corridor nine months ago and the surrender of Karabakh, Moscow’s 2020 agreement has practically collapsed, added: For the first time after the collapse of the Soviet Union, a solid anti-Russian atmosphere has been created in Armenia and the US, while considering the Russians to be the cause of the current situation, is trying to show Russia as passive and useless and pull the rug from that country’s foot in the region and strengthen its presence in Armenia.

Impacts of Refugee Crisis on EU’s future

Impacts of Refugee Crisis on EU’s future

2023/10/11

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on European affairs, stating that immigration policies can lead to disagreements among EU member states of the Union, added: Differences in immigration policies can be one of the factors that lead to increased pressure on the European Union and the resulting consequences, especially difference between the right and left political currents along with social violence creates, would cause serious challenges for the Union.

Lebanon’s Presidential Election, France’s Declining Role

Lebanon’s Presidential Election, France’s Declining Role

2023/10/02

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on West Asia affairs said that the meeting of the five-party committee in New York has failed. The failure that French President Macron experienced after the events related to the Beirut port explosion showed that France trying to play a role in Lebanon, as in the past, does not have the necessary place in the public opinion of that country for the settlement of disputes.

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Objectives, Messages of Turkey, Azerbaijan, Georgia Exercises

Objectives, Messages of Turkey, Azerbaijan, Georgia Exercises

2023/10/18

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An international affairs expert stated: Trade and investment, along with security and military cooperation, have been the main focus of Turkey’s activities in the South Caucasus, and Ankara is trying to form strategic cooperation with those countries in the absence of Russia.

Armenia is joining the Criminal Court; there is a new misunderstanding in Yerevan-Moscow Relations!

Armenia is joining the Criminal Court; there is a new misunderstanding in Yerevan-Moscow Relations!

2023/10/17

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A university professor said that the escalation of misunderstandings and misinterpretations of Russia and Armenia of each other’s actions has strained the relations between the two countries. Apparently, they do not want to take a step towards resolving such misunderstandings and harmonizing views, adding that Russia should take an extensive view of this region to create a balance in the Caucasus and Central Asia.

Al-Aqsa Storm, Vanishing of Normalization of Relations with Zionist Regime

Al-Aqsa Storm, Vanishing of Normalization of Relations with Zionist Regime

2023/10/15

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on international affairs stated that due to the ongoing conflict between Hamas and Palestine, the normalization of relations with the Zionist regime will be suspended and seriously challenged, adding: In this situation, with an increase of conflicts and human casualties, considering the sensitivity of public opinion, in the short term, less governments in the region will dare to raise the issue of normalization.

An analysis of the positive process of negotiations between Ansarullah and Riyadh and the perspective of stability in Yemen

An analysis of the positive process of negotiations between Ansarullah and Riyadh and the perspective of stability in Yemen

2023/10/15

Strategic Council Online—Interview: An expert on Yemen issues said that conducting negotiations between Yemeni political groups will be a big part of Ansarollah’s problems and Yemen’s problems. Despite the influence of regional and international powers, these negotiations seem to be unsuccessful because they are trying to institutionalize the internal crisis in Yemen.

New Arabia: the need to develop a suitable strategy

New Arabia: the need to develop a suitable strategy

2023/10/15

Strategic Council Online—Opinion: At the end of August this year, Saudi Arabia announced that it had appointed its first ambassador to the Palestinian Authority. Based on this decision, Nayef bin Bandar al-Sudairi, as the extraordinary, plenipotentiary and non-resident ambassador (accredited) of Saudi Arabia in Ramallah and the Saudi consul general in occupied Quds, handed over his credentials to Majdi Al-Khalidi, the diplomatic advisor of Mahmoud Abbas, the head of the Palestinian Authority. Now, less than two months have passed since these decisions and actions, the Saudi government has announced that an official delegation from this country, headed by Nayef Bin Bandar Al-Sudairi, will travel to Ramallah to celebrate the birthday of the Prophet of Islam (PBUH) and to offer prayers in Al-Aqsa Mosque; An unprecedented action since the occupation of Quds in 1967, which will open a new chapter in Saudi Arabia’s diplomatic and role-playing activities in the West Asian region.

Mohammad Mehdi Mazaheri – University professor

Analysis of US Role, Interests in Continuation of Russia-Ukraine War

Analysis of US Role, Interests in Continuation of Russia-Ukraine War

2023/10/14

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on US affairs stated that the US priority is to contain Russia, even at the cost of destroying the Ukrainian nation or weakening Europe, to finally force Moscow to give concessions to Kyiv at the negotiating table. He emphasized that the main war is about survival, and the US is ready to pay heavy costs for it, but in fact, the main cost is from Europe, and the people of Europe, Ukrainian and non-Ukrainian, are dying.

Analysis of Bashar Assad’s Visit to Beijing, China’s Strategic Targets

Analysis of Bashar Assad’s Visit to Beijing, China’s Strategic Targets

2023/10/11

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on West Asia affairs said China’s purpose of inviting Assad to Beijing in the current situation is more political and in line with the determination of the Chinese to strengthen their political and geopolitical role in the Middle East, especially in critical areas and disputed cases, adding: The signing of the memorandum with general titles without clear economic agreements is indicative of the fact that China currently has no intention of doing serious economic work in Syria and what is more likely is the implementation of small scale projects rather than macroeconomic plan.

US Strategy in Caucasus: Undermining Russia’s Position, Regional Role

US Strategy in Caucasus: Undermining Russia’s Position, Regional Role

2023/10/11

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on international law, stating that with the blocking of the Lachin Corridor nine months ago and the surrender of Karabakh, Moscow’s 2020 agreement has practically collapsed, added: For the first time after the collapse of the Soviet Union, a solid anti-Russian atmosphere has been created in Armenia and the US, while considering the Russians to be the cause of the current situation, is trying to show Russia as passive and useless and pull the rug from that country’s foot in the region and strengthen its presence in Armenia.

Impacts of Refugee Crisis on EU’s future

Impacts of Refugee Crisis on EU’s future

2023/10/11

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on European affairs, stating that immigration policies can lead to disagreements among EU member states of the Union, added: Differences in immigration policies can be one of the factors that lead to increased pressure on the European Union and the resulting consequences, especially difference between the right and left political currents along with social violence creates, would cause serious challenges for the Union.

Lebanon’s Presidential Election, France’s Declining Role

Lebanon’s Presidential Election, France’s Declining Role

2023/10/02

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on West Asia affairs said that the meeting of the five-party committee in New York has failed. The failure that French President Macron experienced after the events related to the Beirut port explosion showed that France trying to play a role in Lebanon, as in the past, does not have the necessary place in the public opinion of that country for the settlement of disputes.

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Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on international affairs stated that due to the ongoing conflict between Hamas and Palestine, the normalization of relations with the Zionist regime will be suspended and seriously challenged, adding: In this situation, with an increase of conflicts and human casualties, considering the sensitivity of public opinion, in the short term, less governments in the region will dare to raise the issue of normalization.

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Strategic Council Online—Interview: An expert on Yemen issues said that conducting negotiations between Yemeni political groups will be a big part of Ansarollah’s problems and Yemen’s problems. Despite the influence of regional and international powers, these negotiations seem to be unsuccessful because they are trying to institutionalize the internal crisis in Yemen.

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Strategic Council Online—Opinion: At the end of August this year, Saudi Arabia announced that it had appointed its first ambassador to the Palestinian Authority. Based on this decision, Nayef bin Bandar al-Sudairi, as the extraordinary, plenipotentiary and non-resident ambassador (accredited) of Saudi Arabia in Ramallah and the Saudi consul general in occupied Quds, handed over his credentials to Majdi Al-Khalidi, the diplomatic advisor of Mahmoud Abbas, the head of the Palestinian Authority. Now, less than two months have passed since these decisions and actions, the Saudi government has announced that an official delegation from this country, headed by Nayef Bin Bandar Al-Sudairi, will travel to Ramallah to celebrate the birthday of the Prophet of Islam (PBUH) and to offer prayers in Al-Aqsa Mosque; An unprecedented action since the occupation of Quds in 1967, which will open a new chapter in Saudi Arabia’s diplomatic and role-playing activities in the West Asian region.

Mohammad Mehdi Mazaheri – University professor

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Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on US affairs stated that the US priority is to contain Russia, even at the cost of destroying the Ukrainian nation or weakening Europe, to finally force Moscow to give concessions to Kyiv at the negotiating table. He emphasized that the main war is about survival, and the US is ready to pay heavy costs for it, but in fact, the main cost is from Europe, and the people of Europe, Ukrainian and non-Ukrainian, are dying.

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Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on West Asia affairs said China’s purpose of inviting Assad to Beijing in the current situation is more political and in line with the determination of the Chinese to strengthen their political and geopolitical role in the Middle East, especially in critical areas and disputed cases, adding: The signing of the memorandum with general titles without clear economic agreements is indicative of the fact that China currently has no intention of doing serious economic work in Syria and what is more likely is the implementation of small scale projects rather than macroeconomic plan.

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Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on European affairs, stating that immigration policies can lead to disagreements among EU member states of the Union, added: Differences in immigration policies can be one of the factors that lead to increased pressure on the European Union and the resulting consequences, especially difference between the right and left political currents along with social violence creates, would cause serious challenges for the Union.

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Strategic Council Online – Interview: An international affairs expert stated: Trade and investment, along with security and military cooperation, have been the main focus of Turkey’s activities in the South Caucasus, and Ankara is trying to form strategic cooperation with those countries in the absence of Russia.

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Strategic Council Online – Interview: A university professor said that the escalation of misunderstandings and misinterpretations of Russia and Armenia of each other’s actions has strained the relations between the two countries. Apparently, they do not want to take a step towards resolving such misunderstandings and harmonizing views, adding that Russia should take an extensive view of this region to create a balance in the Caucasus and Central Asia.

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Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on international affairs stated that due to the ongoing conflict between Hamas and Palestine, the normalization of relations with the Zionist regime will be suspended and seriously challenged, adding: In this situation, with an increase of conflicts and human casualties, considering the sensitivity of public opinion, in the short term, less governments in the region will dare to raise the issue of normalization.

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Strategic Council Online—Opinion: At the end of August this year, Saudi Arabia announced that it had appointed its first ambassador to the Palestinian Authority. Based on this decision, Nayef bin Bandar al-Sudairi, as the extraordinary, plenipotentiary and non-resident ambassador (accredited) of Saudi Arabia in Ramallah and the Saudi consul general in occupied Quds, handed over his credentials to Majdi Al-Khalidi, the diplomatic advisor of Mahmoud Abbas, the head of the Palestinian Authority. Now, less than two months have passed since these decisions and actions, the Saudi government has announced that an official delegation from this country, headed by Nayef Bin Bandar Al-Sudairi, will travel to Ramallah to celebrate the birthday of the Prophet of Islam (PBUH) and to offer prayers in Al-Aqsa Mosque; An unprecedented action since the occupation of Quds in 1967, which will open a new chapter in Saudi Arabia’s diplomatic and role-playing activities in the West Asian region.

Mohammad Mehdi Mazaheri – University professor

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Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on US affairs stated that the US priority is to contain Russia, even at the cost of destroying the Ukrainian nation or weakening Europe, to finally force Moscow to give concessions to Kyiv at the negotiating table. He emphasized that the main war is about survival, and the US is ready to pay heavy costs for it, but in fact, the main cost is from Europe, and the people of Europe, Ukrainian and non-Ukrainian, are dying.

Analysis of Bashar Assad’s Visit to Beijing, China’s Strategic Targets

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Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on West Asia affairs said China’s purpose of inviting Assad to Beijing in the current situation is more political and in line with the determination of the Chinese to strengthen their political and geopolitical role in the Middle East, especially in critical areas and disputed cases, adding: The signing of the memorandum with general titles without clear economic agreements is indicative of the fact that China currently has no intention of doing serious economic work in Syria and what is more likely is the implementation of small scale projects rather than macroeconomic plan.

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US Strategy in Caucasus: Undermining Russia’s Position, Regional Role

2023/10/11

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on international law, stating that with the blocking of the Lachin Corridor nine months ago and the surrender of Karabakh, Moscow’s 2020 agreement has practically collapsed, added: For the first time after the collapse of the Soviet Union, a solid anti-Russian atmosphere has been created in Armenia and the US, while considering the Russians to be the cause of the current situation, is trying to show Russia as passive and useless and pull the rug from that country’s foot in the region and strengthen its presence in Armenia.

Impacts of Refugee Crisis on EU’s future

Impacts of Refugee Crisis on EU’s future

2023/10/11

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on European affairs, stating that immigration policies can lead to disagreements among EU member states of the Union, added: Differences in immigration policies can be one of the factors that lead to increased pressure on the European Union and the resulting consequences, especially difference between the right and left political currents along with social violence creates, would cause serious challenges for the Union.

Lebanon’s Presidential Election, France’s Declining Role

Lebanon’s Presidential Election, France’s Declining Role

2023/10/02

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on West Asia affairs said that the meeting of the five-party committee in New York has failed. The failure that French President Macron experienced after the events related to the Beirut port explosion showed that France trying to play a role in Lebanon, as in the past, does not have the necessary place in the public opinion of that country for the settlement of disputes.

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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, Messages of Turkey, Azerbaijan, Georgia Exercises

Objectives, Messages of Turkey, Azerbaijan, Georgia Exercises

2023/10/18

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An international affairs expert stated: Trade and investment, along with security and military cooperation, have been the main focus of Turkey’s activities in the South Caucasus, and Ankara is trying to form strategic cooperation with those countries in the absence of Russia.

Armenia is joining the Criminal Court; there is a new misunderstanding in Yerevan-Moscow Relations!

Armenia is joining the Criminal Court; there is a new misunderstanding in Yerevan-Moscow Relations!

2023/10/17

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A university professor said that the escalation of misunderstandings and misinterpretations of Russia and Armenia of each other’s actions has strained the relations between the two countries. Apparently, they do not want to take a step towards resolving such misunderstandings and harmonizing views, adding that Russia should take an extensive view of this region to create a balance in the Caucasus and Central Asia.

Al-Aqsa Storm, Vanishing of Normalization of Relations with Zionist Regime

Al-Aqsa Storm, Vanishing of Normalization of Relations with Zionist Regime

2023/10/15

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on international affairs stated that due to the ongoing conflict between Hamas and Palestine, the normalization of relations with the Zionist regime will be suspended and seriously challenged, adding: In this situation, with an increase of conflicts and human casualties, considering the sensitivity of public opinion, in the short term, less governments in the region will dare to raise the issue of normalization.

An analysis of the positive process of negotiations between Ansarullah and Riyadh and the perspective of stability in Yemen

An analysis of the positive process of negotiations between Ansarullah and Riyadh and the perspective of stability in Yemen

2023/10/15

Strategic Council Online—Interview: An expert on Yemen issues said that conducting negotiations between Yemeni political groups will be a big part of Ansarollah’s problems and Yemen’s problems. Despite the influence of regional and international powers, these negotiations seem to be unsuccessful because they are trying to institutionalize the internal crisis in Yemen.

New Arabia: the need to develop a suitable strategy

New Arabia: the need to develop a suitable strategy

2023/10/15

Strategic Council Online—Opinion: At the end of August this year, Saudi Arabia announced that it had appointed its first ambassador to the Palestinian Authority. Based on this decision, Nayef bin Bandar al-Sudairi, as the extraordinary, plenipotentiary and non-resident ambassador (accredited) of Saudi Arabia in Ramallah and the Saudi consul general in occupied Quds, handed over his credentials to Majdi Al-Khalidi, the diplomatic advisor of Mahmoud Abbas, the head of the Palestinian Authority. Now, less than two months have passed since these decisions and actions, the Saudi government has announced that an official delegation from this country, headed by Nayef Bin Bandar Al-Sudairi, will travel to Ramallah to celebrate the birthday of the Prophet of Islam (PBUH) and to offer prayers in Al-Aqsa Mosque; An unprecedented action since the occupation of Quds in 1967, which will open a new chapter in Saudi Arabia’s diplomatic and role-playing activities in the West Asian region.

Mohammad Mehdi Mazaheri – University professor

Analysis of US Role, Interests in Continuation of Russia-Ukraine War

Analysis of US Role, Interests in Continuation of Russia-Ukraine War

2023/10/14

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on US affairs stated that the US priority is to contain Russia, even at the cost of destroying the Ukrainian nation or weakening Europe, to finally force Moscow to give concessions to Kyiv at the negotiating table. He emphasized that the main war is about survival, and the US is ready to pay heavy costs for it, but in fact, the main cost is from Europe, and the people of Europe, Ukrainian and non-Ukrainian, are dying.

Analysis of Bashar Assad’s Visit to Beijing, China’s Strategic Targets

Analysis of Bashar Assad’s Visit to Beijing, China’s Strategic Targets

2023/10/11

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on West Asia affairs said China’s purpose of inviting Assad to Beijing in the current situation is more political and in line with the determination of the Chinese to strengthen their political and geopolitical role in the Middle East, especially in critical areas and disputed cases, adding: The signing of the memorandum with general titles without clear economic agreements is indicative of the fact that China currently has no intention of doing serious economic work in Syria and what is more likely is the implementation of small scale projects rather than macroeconomic plan.

US Strategy in Caucasus: Undermining Russia’s Position, Regional Role

US Strategy in Caucasus: Undermining Russia’s Position, Regional Role

2023/10/11

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on international law, stating that with the blocking of the Lachin Corridor nine months ago and the surrender of Karabakh, Moscow’s 2020 agreement has practically collapsed, added: For the first time after the collapse of the Soviet Union, a solid anti-Russian atmosphere has been created in Armenia and the US, while considering the Russians to be the cause of the current situation, is trying to show Russia as passive and useless and pull the rug from that country’s foot in the region and strengthen its presence in Armenia.

Impacts of Refugee Crisis on EU’s future

Impacts of Refugee Crisis on EU’s future

2023/10/11

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on European affairs, stating that immigration policies can lead to disagreements among EU member states of the Union, added: Differences in immigration policies can be one of the factors that lead to increased pressure on the European Union and the resulting consequences, especially difference between the right and left political currents along with social violence creates, would cause serious challenges for the Union.

Lebanon’s Presidential Election, France’s Declining Role

Lebanon’s Presidential Election, France’s Declining Role

2023/10/02

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on West Asia affairs said that the meeting of the five-party committee in New York has failed. The failure that French President Macron experienced after the events related to the Beirut port explosion showed that France trying to play a role in Lebanon, as in the past, does not have the necessary place in the public opinion of that country for the settlement of disputes.

ÚLTIMAS PUBLICACIONES

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, Messages of Turkey, Azerbaijan, Georgia Exercises

Objectives, Messages of Turkey, Azerbaijan, Georgia Exercises

2023/10/18

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An international affairs expert stated: Trade and investment, along with security and military cooperation, have been the main focus of Turkey’s activities in the South Caucasus, and Ankara is trying to form strategic cooperation with those countries in the absence of Russia.

Armenia is joining the Criminal Court; there is a new misunderstanding in Yerevan-Moscow Relations!

Armenia is joining the Criminal Court; there is a new misunderstanding in Yerevan-Moscow Relations!

2023/10/17

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A university professor said that the escalation of misunderstandings and misinterpretations of Russia and Armenia of each other’s actions has strained the relations between the two countries. Apparently, they do not want to take a step towards resolving such misunderstandings and harmonizing views, adding that Russia should take an extensive view of this region to create a balance in the Caucasus and Central Asia.

Al-Aqsa Storm, Vanishing of Normalization of Relations with Zionist Regime

Al-Aqsa Storm, Vanishing of Normalization of Relations with Zionist Regime

2023/10/15

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on international affairs stated that due to the ongoing conflict between Hamas and Palestine, the normalization of relations with the Zionist regime will be suspended and seriously challenged, adding: In this situation, with an increase of conflicts and human casualties, considering the sensitivity of public opinion, in the short term, less governments in the region will dare to raise the issue of normalization.

An analysis of the positive process of negotiations between Ansarullah and Riyadh and the perspective of stability in Yemen

An analysis of the positive process of negotiations between Ansarullah and Riyadh and the perspective of stability in Yemen

2023/10/15

Strategic Council Online—Interview: An expert on Yemen issues said that conducting negotiations between Yemeni political groups will be a big part of Ansarollah’s problems and Yemen’s problems. Despite the influence of regional and international powers, these negotiations seem to be unsuccessful because they are trying to institutionalize the internal crisis in Yemen.

New Arabia: the need to develop a suitable strategy

New Arabia: the need to develop a suitable strategy

2023/10/15

Strategic Council Online—Opinion: At the end of August this year, Saudi Arabia announced that it had appointed its first ambassador to the Palestinian Authority. Based on this decision, Nayef bin Bandar al-Sudairi, as the extraordinary, plenipotentiary and non-resident ambassador (accredited) of Saudi Arabia in Ramallah and the Saudi consul general in occupied Quds, handed over his credentials to Majdi Al-Khalidi, the diplomatic advisor of Mahmoud Abbas, the head of the Palestinian Authority. Now, less than two months have passed since these decisions and actions, the Saudi government has announced that an official delegation from this country, headed by Nayef Bin Bandar Al-Sudairi, will travel to Ramallah to celebrate the birthday of the Prophet of Islam (PBUH) and to offer prayers in Al-Aqsa Mosque; An unprecedented action since the occupation of Quds in 1967, which will open a new chapter in Saudi Arabia’s diplomatic and role-playing activities in the West Asian region.

Mohammad Mehdi Mazaheri – University professor

Analysis of US Role, Interests in Continuation of Russia-Ukraine War

Analysis of US Role, Interests in Continuation of Russia-Ukraine War

2023/10/14

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on US affairs stated that the US priority is to contain Russia, even at the cost of destroying the Ukrainian nation or weakening Europe, to finally force Moscow to give concessions to Kyiv at the negotiating table. He emphasized that the main war is about survival, and the US is ready to pay heavy costs for it, but in fact, the main cost is from Europe, and the people of Europe, Ukrainian and non-Ukrainian, are dying.

Analysis of Bashar Assad’s Visit to Beijing, China’s Strategic Targets

Analysis of Bashar Assad’s Visit to Beijing, China’s Strategic Targets

2023/10/11

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on West Asia affairs said China’s purpose of inviting Assad to Beijing in the current situation is more political and in line with the determination of the Chinese to strengthen their political and geopolitical role in the Middle East, especially in critical areas and disputed cases, adding: The signing of the memorandum with general titles without clear economic agreements is indicative of the fact that China currently has no intention of doing serious economic work in Syria and what is more likely is the implementation of small scale projects rather than macroeconomic plan.

US Strategy in Caucasus: Undermining Russia’s Position, Regional Role

US Strategy in Caucasus: Undermining Russia’s Position, Regional Role

2023/10/11

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on international law, stating that with the blocking of the Lachin Corridor nine months ago and the surrender of Karabakh, Moscow’s 2020 agreement has practically collapsed, added: For the first time after the collapse of the Soviet Union, a solid anti-Russian atmosphere has been created in Armenia and the US, while considering the Russians to be the cause of the current situation, is trying to show Russia as passive and useless and pull the rug from that country’s foot in the region and strengthen its presence in Armenia.

Impacts of Refugee Crisis on EU’s future

Impacts of Refugee Crisis on EU’s future

2023/10/11

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on European affairs, stating that immigration policies can lead to disagreements among EU member states of the Union, added: Differences in immigration policies can be one of the factors that lead to increased pressure on the European Union and the resulting consequences, especially difference between the right and left political currents along with social violence creates, would cause serious challenges for the Union.

Lebanon’s Presidential Election, France’s Declining Role

Lebanon’s Presidential Election, France’s Declining Role

2023/10/02

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on West Asia affairs said that the meeting of the five-party committee in New York has failed. The failure that French President Macron experienced after the events related to the Beirut port explosion showed that France trying to play a role in Lebanon, as in the past, does not have the necessary place in the public opinion of that country for the settlement of disputes.

ÚLTIMAS PUBLICACIONES

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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