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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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Ambiguous Outlook of Sudan under Military Rule

Ambiguous Outlook of Sudan under Military Rule

2021/11/14

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on the Middle East and Africa Affairs, commenting on the “return to power” or military coup in Sudan said: This is a serious blow to the hope of the people for the return of democracy in the African country.

Reasons for Turkey’s Recent Movements in North Syria

Reasons for Turkey’s Recent Movements in North Syria

2021/11/14

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on the Middle East affairs, commenting on Turkey’s recent movements in Syria said: From the beginning, the question of Syrian Kurds was a serious issue for Turkey, and today, following the US decision to withdraw from the region, Ankara feels being more threatened in this area than before, therefore, has made some movements.

Saudi targets, motives in holding fifth “Davos in the Desert” conference

Saudi targets, motives in holding fifth “Davos in the Desert” conference

2021/11/14

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An analyst of Saudi affairs, referring to Saudi Arabia’s approach to investment in new areas of technology, said: Holding the conference on “Future Investment Initiative” and the number of those invited, is an attempt by the Saudi leaders to induce the return of Saudi Arabia to the period of stability and security.

Saudi Arabia’s Approach towards Lebanon

Saudi Arabia’s Approach towards Lebanon

2021/11/11

Strategic Council Online—Interview: “The main goal of Saudi Arabia and its allies is to put pressure on the resistance in Lebanon,” said a university professor, noting that Saudi Arabia’s interests in the current situation revolve around chaos and insecurity in Lebanon and the fragility of the government.

Turkey’s Targets, Interests in Possible Attack on North Syria

Turkey’s Targets, Interests in Possible Attack on North Syria

2021/11/11

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on international affairs considered the growing domestic criticism of Erdogan’s policies as an important factor in putting nationalist and emotional issues on the agenda, such as attack on Kurdish armed groups in north Syria, adding: From the internal point of view, the Turkish president needs to carry out military operations on the Syrian soil, but such attack could slow down or disrupt the process of negotiations of the Syrian groups on drafting the constitution.

G20 Summit in Italy; Dominance of the Margins Over the Text

G20 Summit in Italy; Dominance of the Margins Over the Text

2021/11/10

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: The first meeting of the leaders of Group of Twenty (G20) – leaders of 20 top economic powers in the world – was held in Rome, capital of Italy, on 30 and 31 October 2021, after the outbreak of the Coronavirus.
Fatemeh Nekoo Lal Azad – Senior Researcher of Abrar Contemporary International Studies and Research Institute in Tehran

Turkish economy; Opportunities and challenges ahead

Turkish economy; Opportunities and challenges ahead

2021/11/10

Strategic Council Online—Interview: Explaining the most important opportunities and challenges facing the Turkish economy, the head of the Iran-Turkey Chamber of Commerce and Industry said “Although Turkey has made progress in trade and exports, especially during the 19 years of Erdogan and his party in power, however the presence of more than 70 foreign banks in Turley could turn into an economic crisis for the country if sanctions are imposed.

Perspective of Iraqi Political Developments during Post-Election

Perspective of Iraqi Political Developments during Post-Election

2021/11/07

Strategic Council Online- Interview: The Expert of Middle East affairs commented on the political status in Iraq after the recent election and said:” Despite political challenges and protests of various trends about the results of the recent parliamentary election, it was finally finished. Saairun trend led by Muqtada Al-Sadr was recognized as the victor of the election with 73 seats”.

Economic Crisis in Afghanistan, Escalation of Concerns at the Winter Threshold

Economic Crisis in Afghanistan, Escalation of Concerns at the Winter Threshold

2021/11/07

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A university faculty member saying that there is no clear vision in Afghanistan in terms of addressing problems of the people and with the continuation of the status quo, said the country will face a major crisis in the coming months, adding: In the current situation, we are facing a government that has no experience in governance, has no financial resources, is not recognized, and rules only militarily and security-wise.

Political Sociology of Iraqi Elections

Political Sociology of Iraqi Elections

2021/11/06

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A professor at the University of Tehran believes that the general arrangement reflected in the vote-counting in the Iraqi elections indicates a serious fragmentation of the Iraqi society in the field of politics.

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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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Ambiguous Outlook of Sudan under Military Rule

Ambiguous Outlook of Sudan under Military Rule

2021/11/14

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on the Middle East and Africa Affairs, commenting on the “return to power” or military coup in Sudan said: This is a serious blow to the hope of the people for the return of democracy in the African country.

Reasons for Turkey’s Recent Movements in North Syria

Reasons for Turkey’s Recent Movements in North Syria

2021/11/14

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on the Middle East affairs, commenting on Turkey’s recent movements in Syria said: From the beginning, the question of Syrian Kurds was a serious issue for Turkey, and today, following the US decision to withdraw from the region, Ankara feels being more threatened in this area than before, therefore, has made some movements.

Saudi targets, motives in holding fifth “Davos in the Desert” conference

Saudi targets, motives in holding fifth “Davos in the Desert” conference

2021/11/14

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An analyst of Saudi affairs, referring to Saudi Arabia’s approach to investment in new areas of technology, said: Holding the conference on “Future Investment Initiative” and the number of those invited, is an attempt by the Saudi leaders to induce the return of Saudi Arabia to the period of stability and security.

Saudi Arabia’s Approach towards Lebanon

Saudi Arabia’s Approach towards Lebanon

2021/11/11

Strategic Council Online—Interview: “The main goal of Saudi Arabia and its allies is to put pressure on the resistance in Lebanon,” said a university professor, noting that Saudi Arabia’s interests in the current situation revolve around chaos and insecurity in Lebanon and the fragility of the government.

Turkey’s Targets, Interests in Possible Attack on North Syria

Turkey’s Targets, Interests in Possible Attack on North Syria

2021/11/11

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on international affairs considered the growing domestic criticism of Erdogan’s policies as an important factor in putting nationalist and emotional issues on the agenda, such as attack on Kurdish armed groups in north Syria, adding: From the internal point of view, the Turkish president needs to carry out military operations on the Syrian soil, but such attack could slow down or disrupt the process of negotiations of the Syrian groups on drafting the constitution.

G20 Summit in Italy; Dominance of the Margins Over the Text

G20 Summit in Italy; Dominance of the Margins Over the Text

2021/11/10

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: The first meeting of the leaders of Group of Twenty (G20) – leaders of 20 top economic powers in the world – was held in Rome, capital of Italy, on 30 and 31 October 2021, after the outbreak of the Coronavirus.
Fatemeh Nekoo Lal Azad – Senior Researcher of Abrar Contemporary International Studies and Research Institute in Tehran

Turkish economy; Opportunities and challenges ahead

Turkish economy; Opportunities and challenges ahead

2021/11/10

Strategic Council Online—Interview: Explaining the most important opportunities and challenges facing the Turkish economy, the head of the Iran-Turkey Chamber of Commerce and Industry said “Although Turkey has made progress in trade and exports, especially during the 19 years of Erdogan and his party in power, however the presence of more than 70 foreign banks in Turley could turn into an economic crisis for the country if sanctions are imposed.

Perspective of Iraqi Political Developments during Post-Election

Perspective of Iraqi Political Developments during Post-Election

2021/11/07

Strategic Council Online- Interview: The Expert of Middle East affairs commented on the political status in Iraq after the recent election and said:” Despite political challenges and protests of various trends about the results of the recent parliamentary election, it was finally finished. Saairun trend led by Muqtada Al-Sadr was recognized as the victor of the election with 73 seats”.

Economic Crisis in Afghanistan, Escalation of Concerns at the Winter Threshold

Economic Crisis in Afghanistan, Escalation of Concerns at the Winter Threshold

2021/11/07

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A university faculty member saying that there is no clear vision in Afghanistan in terms of addressing problems of the people and with the continuation of the status quo, said the country will face a major crisis in the coming months, adding: In the current situation, we are facing a government that has no experience in governance, has no financial resources, is not recognized, and rules only militarily and security-wise.

Political Sociology of Iraqi Elections

Political Sociology of Iraqi Elections

2021/11/06

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A professor at the University of Tehran believes that the general arrangement reflected in the vote-counting in the Iraqi elections indicates a serious fragmentation of the Iraqi society in the field of politics.

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Ambiguous Outlook of Sudan under Military Rule

Ambiguous Outlook of Sudan under Military Rule

2021/11/14

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on the Middle East and Africa Affairs, commenting on the “return to power” or military coup in Sudan said: This is a serious blow to the hope of the people for the return of democracy in the African country.

Reasons for Turkey’s Recent Movements in North Syria

Reasons for Turkey’s Recent Movements in North Syria

2021/11/14

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on the Middle East affairs, commenting on Turkey’s recent movements in Syria said: From the beginning, the question of Syrian Kurds was a serious issue for Turkey, and today, following the US decision to withdraw from the region, Ankara feels being more threatened in this area than before, therefore, has made some movements.

Saudi targets, motives in holding fifth “Davos in the Desert” conference

Saudi targets, motives in holding fifth “Davos in the Desert” conference

2021/11/14

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An analyst of Saudi affairs, referring to Saudi Arabia’s approach to investment in new areas of technology, said: Holding the conference on “Future Investment Initiative” and the number of those invited, is an attempt by the Saudi leaders to induce the return of Saudi Arabia to the period of stability and security.

Saudi Arabia’s Approach towards Lebanon

Saudi Arabia’s Approach towards Lebanon

2021/11/11

Strategic Council Online—Interview: “The main goal of Saudi Arabia and its allies is to put pressure on the resistance in Lebanon,” said a university professor, noting that Saudi Arabia’s interests in the current situation revolve around chaos and insecurity in Lebanon and the fragility of the government.

Turkey’s Targets, Interests in Possible Attack on North Syria

Turkey’s Targets, Interests in Possible Attack on North Syria

2021/11/11

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on international affairs considered the growing domestic criticism of Erdogan’s policies as an important factor in putting nationalist and emotional issues on the agenda, such as attack on Kurdish armed groups in north Syria, adding: From the internal point of view, the Turkish president needs to carry out military operations on the Syrian soil, but such attack could slow down or disrupt the process of negotiations of the Syrian groups on drafting the constitution.

G20 Summit in Italy; Dominance of the Margins Over the Text

G20 Summit in Italy; Dominance of the Margins Over the Text

2021/11/10

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: The first meeting of the leaders of Group of Twenty (G20) – leaders of 20 top economic powers in the world – was held in Rome, capital of Italy, on 30 and 31 October 2021, after the outbreak of the Coronavirus.
Fatemeh Nekoo Lal Azad – Senior Researcher of Abrar Contemporary International Studies and Research Institute in Tehran

Turkish economy; Opportunities and challenges ahead

Turkish economy; Opportunities and challenges ahead

2021/11/10

Strategic Council Online—Interview: Explaining the most important opportunities and challenges facing the Turkish economy, the head of the Iran-Turkey Chamber of Commerce and Industry said “Although Turkey has made progress in trade and exports, especially during the 19 years of Erdogan and his party in power, however the presence of more than 70 foreign banks in Turley could turn into an economic crisis for the country if sanctions are imposed.

Perspective of Iraqi Political Developments during Post-Election

Perspective of Iraqi Political Developments during Post-Election

2021/11/07

Strategic Council Online- Interview: The Expert of Middle East affairs commented on the political status in Iraq after the recent election and said:” Despite political challenges and protests of various trends about the results of the recent parliamentary election, it was finally finished. Saairun trend led by Muqtada Al-Sadr was recognized as the victor of the election with 73 seats”.

Economic Crisis in Afghanistan, Escalation of Concerns at the Winter Threshold

Economic Crisis in Afghanistan, Escalation of Concerns at the Winter Threshold

2021/11/07

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A university faculty member saying that there is no clear vision in Afghanistan in terms of addressing problems of the people and with the continuation of the status quo, said the country will face a major crisis in the coming months, adding: In the current situation, we are facing a government that has no experience in governance, has no financial resources, is not recognized, and rules only militarily and security-wise.

Political Sociology of Iraqi Elections

Political Sociology of Iraqi Elections

2021/11/06

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A professor at the University of Tehran believes that the general arrangement reflected in the vote-counting in the Iraqi elections indicates a serious fragmentation of the Iraqi society in the field of politics.

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Strategic Council Online- Interview: The Expert of Middle East affairs commented on the political status in Iraq after the recent election and said:” Despite political challenges and protests of various trends about the results of the recent parliamentary election, it was finally finished. Saairun trend led by Muqtada Al-Sadr was recognized as the victor of the election with 73 seats”.

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G20 Summit in Italy; Dominance of the Margins Over the Text

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Ambiguous Outlook of Sudan under Military Rule

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Reasons for Turkey’s Recent Movements in North Syria

2021/11/14

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on the Middle East affairs, commenting on Turkey’s recent movements in Syria said: From the beginning, the question of Syrian Kurds was a serious issue for Turkey, and today, following the US decision to withdraw from the region, Ankara feels being more threatened in this area than before, therefore, has made some movements.

Saudi targets, motives in holding fifth “Davos in the Desert” conference

Saudi targets, motives in holding fifth “Davos in the Desert” conference

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Saudi Arabia’s Approach towards Lebanon

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Strategic Council Online—Interview: “The main goal of Saudi Arabia and its allies is to put pressure on the resistance in Lebanon,” said a university professor, noting that Saudi Arabia’s interests in the current situation revolve around chaos and insecurity in Lebanon and the fragility of the government.

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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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Ambiguous Outlook of Sudan under Military Rule

Ambiguous Outlook of Sudan under Military Rule

2021/11/14

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on the Middle East and Africa Affairs, commenting on the “return to power” or military coup in Sudan said: This is a serious blow to the hope of the people for the return of democracy in the African country.

Reasons for Turkey’s Recent Movements in North Syria

Reasons for Turkey’s Recent Movements in North Syria

2021/11/14

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on the Middle East affairs, commenting on Turkey’s recent movements in Syria said: From the beginning, the question of Syrian Kurds was a serious issue for Turkey, and today, following the US decision to withdraw from the region, Ankara feels being more threatened in this area than before, therefore, has made some movements.

Saudi targets, motives in holding fifth “Davos in the Desert” conference

Saudi targets, motives in holding fifth “Davos in the Desert” conference

2021/11/14

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An analyst of Saudi affairs, referring to Saudi Arabia’s approach to investment in new areas of technology, said: Holding the conference on “Future Investment Initiative” and the number of those invited, is an attempt by the Saudi leaders to induce the return of Saudi Arabia to the period of stability and security.

Saudi Arabia’s Approach towards Lebanon

Saudi Arabia’s Approach towards Lebanon

2021/11/11

Strategic Council Online—Interview: “The main goal of Saudi Arabia and its allies is to put pressure on the resistance in Lebanon,” said a university professor, noting that Saudi Arabia’s interests in the current situation revolve around chaos and insecurity in Lebanon and the fragility of the government.

Turkey’s Targets, Interests in Possible Attack on North Syria

Turkey’s Targets, Interests in Possible Attack on North Syria

2021/11/11

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on international affairs considered the growing domestic criticism of Erdogan’s policies as an important factor in putting nationalist and emotional issues on the agenda, such as attack on Kurdish armed groups in north Syria, adding: From the internal point of view, the Turkish president needs to carry out military operations on the Syrian soil, but such attack could slow down or disrupt the process of negotiations of the Syrian groups on drafting the constitution.

G20 Summit in Italy; Dominance of the Margins Over the Text

G20 Summit in Italy; Dominance of the Margins Over the Text

2021/11/10

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: The first meeting of the leaders of Group of Twenty (G20) – leaders of 20 top economic powers in the world – was held in Rome, capital of Italy, on 30 and 31 October 2021, after the outbreak of the Coronavirus.
Fatemeh Nekoo Lal Azad – Senior Researcher of Abrar Contemporary International Studies and Research Institute in Tehran

Turkish economy; Opportunities and challenges ahead

Turkish economy; Opportunities and challenges ahead

2021/11/10

Strategic Council Online—Interview: Explaining the most important opportunities and challenges facing the Turkish economy, the head of the Iran-Turkey Chamber of Commerce and Industry said “Although Turkey has made progress in trade and exports, especially during the 19 years of Erdogan and his party in power, however the presence of more than 70 foreign banks in Turley could turn into an economic crisis for the country if sanctions are imposed.

Perspective of Iraqi Political Developments during Post-Election

Perspective of Iraqi Political Developments during Post-Election

2021/11/07

Strategic Council Online- Interview: The Expert of Middle East affairs commented on the political status in Iraq after the recent election and said:” Despite political challenges and protests of various trends about the results of the recent parliamentary election, it was finally finished. Saairun trend led by Muqtada Al-Sadr was recognized as the victor of the election with 73 seats”.

Economic Crisis in Afghanistan, Escalation of Concerns at the Winter Threshold

Economic Crisis in Afghanistan, Escalation of Concerns at the Winter Threshold

2021/11/07

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A university faculty member saying that there is no clear vision in Afghanistan in terms of addressing problems of the people and with the continuation of the status quo, said the country will face a major crisis in the coming months, adding: In the current situation, we are facing a government that has no experience in governance, has no financial resources, is not recognized, and rules only militarily and security-wise.

Political Sociology of Iraqi Elections

Political Sociology of Iraqi Elections

2021/11/06

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A professor at the University of Tehran believes that the general arrangement reflected in the vote-counting in the Iraqi elections indicates a serious fragmentation of the Iraqi society in the field of politics.

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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

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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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