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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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Review of the strategy of the United States in Afghanistan and the prospect of the future order

Review of the strategy of the United States in Afghanistan and the prospect of the future order

2021/08/17

Strategic Council Online—Interview: Former Iranian ambassador to Afghanistan says the behavior of Americans towards Afghanistan has been irresponsible, adding that the present order in Afghanistan is the outcome of the First Bonne Conference in 2001; however, this order is collapsing and it seems that the future order in Afghanistan will be formed on the basis of the Doha Agreement.

Failure of ethnocentrism in Afghanistan, need for nation-building

Failure of ethnocentrism in Afghanistan, need for nation-building

2021/08/17

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An analyst of Afghanistan affairs described “ethnocentrism” as the main axis of socio-political developments and the enjoyment of rights and privileges in Afghanistan, and said: Ethnic management has been implemented many times in Afghanistan and has failed each time. A national government should be formed in that country and this is the best scenario that can be imagined for the future of Afghanistan.

The maneuver of Russia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and common concerns about the spread of insecurity to Central Asia

The maneuver of Russia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and common concerns about the spread of insecurity to Central Asia

2021/08/15

Strategic Council Online—Interview: A university professor said any instability and insecurity in Afghanistan can easily spread to Central Asian states and create numerous security challenges for them, adding that there is the concern that empowerment of a radical force in Afghanistan and or any other foreign instigation or movement can result in recruitment of social dissidents in Tajikistan and move this country towards serious challenges.

Reasons of expediting the exit of America from Afghanistan

Reasons of expediting the exit of America from Afghanistan

2021/08/15

Strategic Council Online—Interview: An expert of Afghanistan issues says on the reasons behind the decision by Joe Biden to withdraw military forces from Afghanistan by September that “it seems the main reason behind this decision is the prolongation of the presence of the US in Afghanistan as the US is present there close to two decades and in the meantime, various administrations in America have failed to realize the slogans they cried in these years.

Interview with deputy of Iran Cyber Defense Command (1) Increased Risk of Cyber Threats in Strategic Competition of States

Interview with deputy of Iran Cyber Defense Command (1) Increased Risk of Cyber Threats in Strategic Competition of States

2021/08/15

Strategic Council Online – The deputy of Iran Cyber Defense Command, stating that technological progress, in addition to having different advantages, also creates new problems, said: The United States, the Zionist regime, and their regional allies are working to increase their operational access to our infrastructures by taking advantage of the advancement in cyberspace-related technologies.

Behind the Scene of Recent Political Developments in Tunisia; Contrast between Secularism and Islamism

Behind the Scene of Recent Political Developments in Tunisia; Contrast between Secularism and Islamism

2021/08/15

Strategic Council Online – An expert of Africa affairs commenting on the recent situation in Tunisia as the origin of countries where the Arab Spring took place and some dissatisfaction emerged from the people said: The recent protests in Tunisia are due to dissatisfaction of people and some political officials with the decisions of the Tunisian president who removed the prime minister and suspended the parliament in an unforeseen move.

Interview with spokesman of Afghanistan people’s Trust Front: Favorable Outlook for Afghanistan from Non-Taliban Perception

Interview with spokesman of Afghanistan people’s Trust Front: Favorable Outlook for Afghanistan from Non-Taliban Perception

2021/08/13

Strategic Council Online: A spokesman for the Afghanistan people’s Trust Front, stating that the desire and demand of the Afghan people is to establish a republic in the country, said: Countries with an effective role in Afghanistan should force the Taliban, who know no language other than killing and destruction, to enter into meaningful negotiations with a system that represents the people of Afghanistan, and together establish a coordinated system that is acceptable to the people of that country.

Exit of Big Western (Oil) Companies from Iraq & Chinese Strategic Presence Alternative

Exit of Big Western (Oil) Companies from Iraq & Chinese Strategic Presence Alternative

2021/08/13

Strategic Council Online- Interview
Former Iranian Ambassador to Iraq said China is interested in developing her projects in Iraq and when Western companies exit from the country, China will replace them. He added that China has shown her interest to expand her economic presence in Iraq and has entered the country consciously. In this context, Iraq will also be able to secure and maintain her sustainable security. Moreover, new opportunity and horizon in this field are created for a joint cooperation among Iran, China and Iraq.

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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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Review of the strategy of the United States in Afghanistan and the prospect of the future order

Review of the strategy of the United States in Afghanistan and the prospect of the future order

2021/08/17

Strategic Council Online—Interview: Former Iranian ambassador to Afghanistan says the behavior of Americans towards Afghanistan has been irresponsible, adding that the present order in Afghanistan is the outcome of the First Bonne Conference in 2001; however, this order is collapsing and it seems that the future order in Afghanistan will be formed on the basis of the Doha Agreement.

Failure of ethnocentrism in Afghanistan, need for nation-building

Failure of ethnocentrism in Afghanistan, need for nation-building

2021/08/17

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An analyst of Afghanistan affairs described “ethnocentrism” as the main axis of socio-political developments and the enjoyment of rights and privileges in Afghanistan, and said: Ethnic management has been implemented many times in Afghanistan and has failed each time. A national government should be formed in that country and this is the best scenario that can be imagined for the future of Afghanistan.

The maneuver of Russia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and common concerns about the spread of insecurity to Central Asia

The maneuver of Russia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and common concerns about the spread of insecurity to Central Asia

2021/08/15

Strategic Council Online—Interview: A university professor said any instability and insecurity in Afghanistan can easily spread to Central Asian states and create numerous security challenges for them, adding that there is the concern that empowerment of a radical force in Afghanistan and or any other foreign instigation or movement can result in recruitment of social dissidents in Tajikistan and move this country towards serious challenges.

Reasons of expediting the exit of America from Afghanistan

Reasons of expediting the exit of America from Afghanistan

2021/08/15

Strategic Council Online—Interview: An expert of Afghanistan issues says on the reasons behind the decision by Joe Biden to withdraw military forces from Afghanistan by September that “it seems the main reason behind this decision is the prolongation of the presence of the US in Afghanistan as the US is present there close to two decades and in the meantime, various administrations in America have failed to realize the slogans they cried in these years.

Interview with deputy of Iran Cyber Defense Command (1) Increased Risk of Cyber Threats in Strategic Competition of States

Interview with deputy of Iran Cyber Defense Command (1) Increased Risk of Cyber Threats in Strategic Competition of States

2021/08/15

Strategic Council Online – The deputy of Iran Cyber Defense Command, stating that technological progress, in addition to having different advantages, also creates new problems, said: The United States, the Zionist regime, and their regional allies are working to increase their operational access to our infrastructures by taking advantage of the advancement in cyberspace-related technologies.

Behind the Scene of Recent Political Developments in Tunisia; Contrast between Secularism and Islamism

Behind the Scene of Recent Political Developments in Tunisia; Contrast between Secularism and Islamism

2021/08/15

Strategic Council Online – An expert of Africa affairs commenting on the recent situation in Tunisia as the origin of countries where the Arab Spring took place and some dissatisfaction emerged from the people said: The recent protests in Tunisia are due to dissatisfaction of people and some political officials with the decisions of the Tunisian president who removed the prime minister and suspended the parliament in an unforeseen move.

Interview with spokesman of Afghanistan people’s Trust Front: Favorable Outlook for Afghanistan from Non-Taliban Perception

Interview with spokesman of Afghanistan people’s Trust Front: Favorable Outlook for Afghanistan from Non-Taliban Perception

2021/08/13

Strategic Council Online: A spokesman for the Afghanistan people’s Trust Front, stating that the desire and demand of the Afghan people is to establish a republic in the country, said: Countries with an effective role in Afghanistan should force the Taliban, who know no language other than killing and destruction, to enter into meaningful negotiations with a system that represents the people of Afghanistan, and together establish a coordinated system that is acceptable to the people of that country.

Exit of Big Western (Oil) Companies from Iraq & Chinese Strategic Presence Alternative

Exit of Big Western (Oil) Companies from Iraq & Chinese Strategic Presence Alternative

2021/08/13

Strategic Council Online- Interview
Former Iranian Ambassador to Iraq said China is interested in developing her projects in Iraq and when Western companies exit from the country, China will replace them. He added that China has shown her interest to expand her economic presence in Iraq and has entered the country consciously. In this context, Iraq will also be able to secure and maintain her sustainable security. Moreover, new opportunity and horizon in this field are created for a joint cooperation among Iran, China and Iraq.

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Review of the strategy of the United States in Afghanistan and the prospect of the future order

Review of the strategy of the United States in Afghanistan and the prospect of the future order

2021/08/17

Strategic Council Online—Interview: Former Iranian ambassador to Afghanistan says the behavior of Americans towards Afghanistan has been irresponsible, adding that the present order in Afghanistan is the outcome of the First Bonne Conference in 2001; however, this order is collapsing and it seems that the future order in Afghanistan will be formed on the basis of the Doha Agreement.

Failure of ethnocentrism in Afghanistan, need for nation-building

Failure of ethnocentrism in Afghanistan, need for nation-building

2021/08/17

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An analyst of Afghanistan affairs described “ethnocentrism” as the main axis of socio-political developments and the enjoyment of rights and privileges in Afghanistan, and said: Ethnic management has been implemented many times in Afghanistan and has failed each time. A national government should be formed in that country and this is the best scenario that can be imagined for the future of Afghanistan.

The maneuver of Russia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and common concerns about the spread of insecurity to Central Asia

The maneuver of Russia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and common concerns about the spread of insecurity to Central Asia

2021/08/15

Strategic Council Online—Interview: A university professor said any instability and insecurity in Afghanistan can easily spread to Central Asian states and create numerous security challenges for them, adding that there is the concern that empowerment of a radical force in Afghanistan and or any other foreign instigation or movement can result in recruitment of social dissidents in Tajikistan and move this country towards serious challenges.

Reasons of expediting the exit of America from Afghanistan

Reasons of expediting the exit of America from Afghanistan

2021/08/15

Strategic Council Online—Interview: An expert of Afghanistan issues says on the reasons behind the decision by Joe Biden to withdraw military forces from Afghanistan by September that “it seems the main reason behind this decision is the prolongation of the presence of the US in Afghanistan as the US is present there close to two decades and in the meantime, various administrations in America have failed to realize the slogans they cried in these years.

Interview with deputy of Iran Cyber Defense Command (1) Increased Risk of Cyber Threats in Strategic Competition of States

Interview with deputy of Iran Cyber Defense Command (1) Increased Risk of Cyber Threats in Strategic Competition of States

2021/08/15

Strategic Council Online – The deputy of Iran Cyber Defense Command, stating that technological progress, in addition to having different advantages, also creates new problems, said: The United States, the Zionist regime, and their regional allies are working to increase their operational access to our infrastructures by taking advantage of the advancement in cyberspace-related technologies.

Behind the Scene of Recent Political Developments in Tunisia; Contrast between Secularism and Islamism

Behind the Scene of Recent Political Developments in Tunisia; Contrast between Secularism and Islamism

2021/08/15

Strategic Council Online – An expert of Africa affairs commenting on the recent situation in Tunisia as the origin of countries where the Arab Spring took place and some dissatisfaction emerged from the people said: The recent protests in Tunisia are due to dissatisfaction of people and some political officials with the decisions of the Tunisian president who removed the prime minister and suspended the parliament in an unforeseen move.

Interview with spokesman of Afghanistan people’s Trust Front: Favorable Outlook for Afghanistan from Non-Taliban Perception

Interview with spokesman of Afghanistan people’s Trust Front: Favorable Outlook for Afghanistan from Non-Taliban Perception

2021/08/13

Strategic Council Online: A spokesman for the Afghanistan people’s Trust Front, stating that the desire and demand of the Afghan people is to establish a republic in the country, said: Countries with an effective role in Afghanistan should force the Taliban, who know no language other than killing and destruction, to enter into meaningful negotiations with a system that represents the people of Afghanistan, and together establish a coordinated system that is acceptable to the people of that country.

Exit of Big Western (Oil) Companies from Iraq & Chinese Strategic Presence Alternative

Exit of Big Western (Oil) Companies from Iraq & Chinese Strategic Presence Alternative

2021/08/13

Strategic Council Online- Interview
Former Iranian Ambassador to Iraq said China is interested in developing her projects in Iraq and when Western companies exit from the country, China will replace them. He added that China has shown her interest to expand her economic presence in Iraq and has entered the country consciously. In this context, Iraq will also be able to secure and maintain her sustainable security. Moreover, new opportunity and horizon in this field are created for a joint cooperation among Iran, China and Iraq.

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Review of the strategy of the United States in Afghanistan and the prospect of the future order

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Strategic Council Online—Interview: Former Iranian ambassador to Afghanistan says the behavior of Americans towards Afghanistan has been irresponsible, adding that the present order in Afghanistan is the outcome of the First Bonne Conference in 2001; however, this order is collapsing and it seems that the future order in Afghanistan will be formed on the basis of the Doha Agreement.

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Strategic Council Online – Interview: An analyst of Afghanistan affairs described “ethnocentrism” as the main axis of socio-political developments and the enjoyment of rights and privileges in Afghanistan, and said: Ethnic management has been implemented many times in Afghanistan and has failed each time. A national government should be formed in that country and this is the best scenario that can be imagined for the future of Afghanistan.

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Strategic Council Online—Interview: A university professor said any instability and insecurity in Afghanistan can easily spread to Central Asian states and create numerous security challenges for them, adding that there is the concern that empowerment of a radical force in Afghanistan and or any other foreign instigation or movement can result in recruitment of social dissidents in Tajikistan and move this country towards serious challenges.

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Strategic Council Online – The deputy of Iran Cyber Defense Command, stating that technological progress, in addition to having different advantages, also creates new problems, said: The United States, the Zionist regime, and their regional allies are working to increase their operational access to our infrastructures by taking advantage of the advancement in cyberspace-related technologies.

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Interview with spokesman of Afghanistan people’s Trust Front: Favorable Outlook for Afghanistan from Non-Taliban Perception

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Strategic Council Online: A spokesman for the Afghanistan people’s Trust Front, stating that the desire and demand of the Afghan people is to establish a republic in the country, said: Countries with an effective role in Afghanistan should force the Taliban, who know no language other than killing and destruction, to enter into meaningful negotiations with a system that represents the people of Afghanistan, and together establish a coordinated system that is acceptable to the people of that country.

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Review of the strategy of the United States in Afghanistan and the prospect of the future order

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Strategic Council Online—Interview: Former Iranian ambassador to Afghanistan says the behavior of Americans towards Afghanistan has been irresponsible, adding that the present order in Afghanistan is the outcome of the First Bonne Conference in 2001; however, this order is collapsing and it seems that the future order in Afghanistan will be formed on the basis of the Doha Agreement.

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Strategic Council Online – Interview: An analyst of Afghanistan affairs described “ethnocentrism” as the main axis of socio-political developments and the enjoyment of rights and privileges in Afghanistan, and said: Ethnic management has been implemented many times in Afghanistan and has failed each time. A national government should be formed in that country and this is the best scenario that can be imagined for the future of Afghanistan.

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Interview with deputy of Iran Cyber Defense Command (1) Increased Risk of Cyber Threats in Strategic Competition of States

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Strategic Council Online – The deputy of Iran Cyber Defense Command, stating that technological progress, in addition to having different advantages, also creates new problems, said: The United States, the Zionist regime, and their regional allies are working to increase their operational access to our infrastructures by taking advantage of the advancement in cyberspace-related technologies.

Behind the Scene of Recent Political Developments in Tunisia; Contrast between Secularism and Islamism

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Strategic Council Online – An expert of Africa affairs commenting on the recent situation in Tunisia as the origin of countries where the Arab Spring took place and some dissatisfaction emerged from the people said: The recent protests in Tunisia are due to dissatisfaction of people and some political officials with the decisions of the Tunisian president who removed the prime minister and suspended the parliament in an unforeseen move.

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Review of the strategy of the United States in Afghanistan and the prospect of the future order

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Strategic Council Online—Interview: Former Iranian ambassador to Afghanistan says the behavior of Americans towards Afghanistan has been irresponsible, adding that the present order in Afghanistan is the outcome of the First Bonne Conference in 2001; however, this order is collapsing and it seems that the future order in Afghanistan will be formed on the basis of the Doha Agreement.

Failure of ethnocentrism in Afghanistan, need for nation-building

Failure of ethnocentrism in Afghanistan, need for nation-building

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Strategic Council Online – Interview: An analyst of Afghanistan affairs described “ethnocentrism” as the main axis of socio-political developments and the enjoyment of rights and privileges in Afghanistan, and said: Ethnic management has been implemented many times in Afghanistan and has failed each time. A national government should be formed in that country and this is the best scenario that can be imagined for the future of Afghanistan.

The maneuver of Russia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and common concerns about the spread of insecurity to Central Asia

The maneuver of Russia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and common concerns about the spread of insecurity to Central Asia

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Strategic Council Online—Interview: A university professor said any instability and insecurity in Afghanistan can easily spread to Central Asian states and create numerous security challenges for them, adding that there is the concern that empowerment of a radical force in Afghanistan and or any other foreign instigation or movement can result in recruitment of social dissidents in Tajikistan and move this country towards serious challenges.

Reasons of expediting the exit of America from Afghanistan

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Strategic Council Online—Interview: An expert of Afghanistan issues says on the reasons behind the decision by Joe Biden to withdraw military forces from Afghanistan by September that “it seems the main reason behind this decision is the prolongation of the presence of the US in Afghanistan as the US is present there close to two decades and in the meantime, various administrations in America have failed to realize the slogans they cried in these years.

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Interview with spokesman of Afghanistan people’s Trust Front: Favorable Outlook for Afghanistan from Non-Taliban Perception

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Strategic Council Online: A spokesman for the Afghanistan people’s Trust Front, stating that the desire and demand of the Afghan people is to establish a republic in the country, said: Countries with an effective role in Afghanistan should force the Taliban, who know no language other than killing and destruction, to enter into meaningful negotiations with a system that represents the people of Afghanistan, and together establish a coordinated system that is acceptable to the people of that country.

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Review of the strategy of the United States in Afghanistan and the prospect of the future order

2021/08/17

Strategic Council Online—Interview: Former Iranian ambassador to Afghanistan says the behavior of Americans towards Afghanistan has been irresponsible, adding that the present order in Afghanistan is the outcome of the First Bonne Conference in 2001; however, this order is collapsing and it seems that the future order in Afghanistan will be formed on the basis of the Doha Agreement.

Failure of ethnocentrism in Afghanistan, need for nation-building

Failure of ethnocentrism in Afghanistan, need for nation-building

2021/08/17

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An analyst of Afghanistan affairs described “ethnocentrism” as the main axis of socio-political developments and the enjoyment of rights and privileges in Afghanistan, and said: Ethnic management has been implemented many times in Afghanistan and has failed each time. A national government should be formed in that country and this is the best scenario that can be imagined for the future of Afghanistan.

The maneuver of Russia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and common concerns about the spread of insecurity to Central Asia

The maneuver of Russia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and common concerns about the spread of insecurity to Central Asia

2021/08/15

Strategic Council Online—Interview: A university professor said any instability and insecurity in Afghanistan can easily spread to Central Asian states and create numerous security challenges for them, adding that there is the concern that empowerment of a radical force in Afghanistan and or any other foreign instigation or movement can result in recruitment of social dissidents in Tajikistan and move this country towards serious challenges.

Reasons of expediting the exit of America from Afghanistan

Reasons of expediting the exit of America from Afghanistan

2021/08/15

Strategic Council Online—Interview: An expert of Afghanistan issues says on the reasons behind the decision by Joe Biden to withdraw military forces from Afghanistan by September that “it seems the main reason behind this decision is the prolongation of the presence of the US in Afghanistan as the US is present there close to two decades and in the meantime, various administrations in America have failed to realize the slogans they cried in these years.

Interview with deputy of Iran Cyber Defense Command (1) Increased Risk of Cyber Threats in Strategic Competition of States

Interview with deputy of Iran Cyber Defense Command (1) Increased Risk of Cyber Threats in Strategic Competition of States

2021/08/15

Strategic Council Online – The deputy of Iran Cyber Defense Command, stating that technological progress, in addition to having different advantages, also creates new problems, said: The United States, the Zionist regime, and their regional allies are working to increase their operational access to our infrastructures by taking advantage of the advancement in cyberspace-related technologies.

Behind the Scene of Recent Political Developments in Tunisia; Contrast between Secularism and Islamism

Behind the Scene of Recent Political Developments in Tunisia; Contrast between Secularism and Islamism

2021/08/15

Strategic Council Online – An expert of Africa affairs commenting on the recent situation in Tunisia as the origin of countries where the Arab Spring took place and some dissatisfaction emerged from the people said: The recent protests in Tunisia are due to dissatisfaction of people and some political officials with the decisions of the Tunisian president who removed the prime minister and suspended the parliament in an unforeseen move.

Interview with spokesman of Afghanistan people’s Trust Front: Favorable Outlook for Afghanistan from Non-Taliban Perception

Interview with spokesman of Afghanistan people’s Trust Front: Favorable Outlook for Afghanistan from Non-Taliban Perception

2021/08/13

Strategic Council Online: A spokesman for the Afghanistan people’s Trust Front, stating that the desire and demand of the Afghan people is to establish a republic in the country, said: Countries with an effective role in Afghanistan should force the Taliban, who know no language other than killing and destruction, to enter into meaningful negotiations with a system that represents the people of Afghanistan, and together establish a coordinated system that is acceptable to the people of that country.

Exit of Big Western (Oil) Companies from Iraq & Chinese Strategic Presence Alternative

Exit of Big Western (Oil) Companies from Iraq & Chinese Strategic Presence Alternative

2021/08/13

Strategic Council Online- Interview
Former Iranian Ambassador to Iraq said China is interested in developing her projects in Iraq and when Western companies exit from the country, China will replace them. He added that China has shown her interest to expand her economic presence in Iraq and has entered the country consciously. In this context, Iraq will also be able to secure and maintain her sustainable security. Moreover, new opportunity and horizon in this field are created for a joint cooperation among Iran, China and Iraq.

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