SCFR Online – Opinion: Competition over energy, minerals, and supply chains has expanded geoeconomic instruments and highlighted the role of BRICS and alternative paths in the world economic order.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The results of the Israeli regime’s elections can affect the composition of this regime’s cabinet and the manner of implementing its aggressive plans, but internal political changes do not necessarily lead to a strategic transformation in its approach to Palestine, Iran, and the Axis of Resistance.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The US military withdrawal from Iraq does not mean the end of the security relationship between Baghdad and Washington, but rather constitutes a test of the Iraqi government’s ability to manage internal threats and redefine foreign dependencies.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The proliferation of smart unmanned surface vessels (USVs) in Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb shows that control of the sea is not possible solely with large warships, submarines, and carrier-based aircraft.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The withdrawal of American forces from Iraq has marked the end of Washington’s direct military presence in the country; however, America’s financial, political, and security levers can still affect and cause problems for the future of this country.
SCFR Online – Opinion: After months of war and economic pressure, the situation between Iran and the United States has been placed between two conflicting logics; Washington insists on intensifying pressure to gain concessions, and Tehran does not accept negotiations under pressure.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The expansion of artificial intelligence and influence operations has drawn the field of conflict from physical space to the perceptual and algorithmic environment and has turned cognitive deterrence into a strategic necessity.
SCFR Online – Opinion: Riyadh, amid the Iran war, Yemeni pressure, and ambiguous Washington guarantees, has turned to flexible balancing in order to both preserve its security and increase its bargaining power.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: In recent days and weeks, the Israeli regime’s attacks on various areas in Lebanon have continued, and the regime’s army announced in a statement recently published that it had attacked 50 targets in Lebanon in the past month alone.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Emerging technologies, especially “artificial intelligence,” are dual-purpose enabling phenomena with many potential applications and act like a “double-edged sword.” If they are used sensibly and appropriately, they can serve humanity’s greater comfort and tranquility in all dimensions. Otherwise, they become destructive tools that can add to the problems of life in human societies in a profound and far-reaching way and have “devastating consequences,” especially in wars and armed conflicts;
such as what the Zionist regime is using in the Gaza War.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: On April 18, 2025, the US Department of Defense (Pentagon) announced a review of the deployment of its military forces in Syria codenamed “Operation Inherent Resolve”. This plan, designed in line with Donald Trump’s policies to reduce US military presence in the Middle East, will reduce the number of US troops from 10,000 to 1,000 within two months. Although this measure was announced under the pretext of success in weakening ISIS, it is part of a broader US strategy to redefine its mission in the region. However, numerous political and security complexities accompany this decision, the consequences of which will be significant for Syria, the entire region, and even the international system.
Strategic Council Online – Guest Opinion: The recent nuclear talks between Iran and the United States, which are being conducted through the mediation of Oman, have once again attracted the attention of the international community. Although in the past, Iran, due to its differences and problems with the United States, mostly entered into negotiations on nuclear issues with European countries, especially the United Kingdom, France and Germany (EU3), in this period, due to specific regional and international conditions, and mainly due to the US President Donald Trump’s approach these negotiations have been limited to Iran and the United States, and other world powers are not present in the talks at the moment.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: On April 25, 2025, a terrorist incident occurred in the Pahalgam region of the disputed region of Jammu and Kashmir. The Indian government immediately blamed Pakistan-backed Kashmiri groups for the incident.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: In recent weeks, the United States’ new tariff policies have also affected the goods of traditional American allies in Europe, once again activating the conditions for creating tension in transatlantic relations.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Deterrence has always been one of the main pillars of the US foreign and security policy against its rivals. However, geopolitical developments, the emergence of non-state actors, cyber threats, and changes in the global balance of power show the need for the US to reconsider its traditional deterrence approaches. In this regard, the concept of “smart deterrence” as a combination of hard and soft tools has attracted the attention of American politicians.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Anti-war protests that took place sometime after the Israeli invasion of Gaza have become one of the main concerns of the Israeli army.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: The visit of Saudi Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman to Iran, the presentation of the message of the Saudi King to the Supreme Leader of the Revolution, and the meeting with high-ranking officials of the Islamic Republic of Iran, in addition to playing an effective role in strengthening and consolidating bilateral relations, can be effective in providing the necessary platforms and conditions for advancing collective cooperation in the region.
Strategic Council Online – Guest Note: After the developments in Syria and the challenges that the Axis of Resistance has faced, policymakers and analysts have decided to present a new representation of the Middle East regional order and consider new dimensions in their decision-making. The change and new combination of cooperation and alliances indicate an understanding of changes in the regional order. As a result, we are witnessing a change in strategies, which also requires changing their type of action and approach.
SCFR Online – Opinion: Competition over energy, minerals, and supply chains has expanded geoeconomic instruments and highlighted the role of BRICS and alternative paths in the world economic order.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The results of the Israeli regime’s elections can affect the composition of this regime’s cabinet and the manner of implementing its aggressive plans, but internal political changes do not necessarily lead to a strategic transformation in its approach to Palestine, Iran, and the Axis of Resistance.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The US military withdrawal from Iraq does not mean the end of the security relationship between Baghdad and Washington, but rather constitutes a test of the Iraqi government’s ability to manage internal threats and redefine foreign dependencies.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The proliferation of smart unmanned surface vessels (USVs) in Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb shows that control of the sea is not possible solely with large warships, submarines, and carrier-based aircraft.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The withdrawal of American forces from Iraq has marked the end of Washington’s direct military presence in the country; however, America’s financial, political, and security levers can still affect and cause problems for the future of this country.
SCFR Online – Opinion: After months of war and economic pressure, the situation between Iran and the United States has been placed between two conflicting logics; Washington insists on intensifying pressure to gain concessions, and Tehran does not accept negotiations under pressure.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The expansion of artificial intelligence and influence operations has drawn the field of conflict from physical space to the perceptual and algorithmic environment and has turned cognitive deterrence into a strategic necessity.
SCFR Online – Opinion: Riyadh, amid the Iran war, Yemeni pressure, and ambiguous Washington guarantees, has turned to flexible balancing in order to both preserve its security and increase its bargaining power.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: In recent days and weeks, the Israeli regime’s attacks on various areas in Lebanon have continued, and the regime’s army announced in a statement recently published that it had attacked 50 targets in Lebanon in the past month alone.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Emerging technologies, especially “artificial intelligence,” are dual-purpose enabling phenomena with many potential applications and act like a “double-edged sword.” If they are used sensibly and appropriately, they can serve humanity’s greater comfort and tranquility in all dimensions. Otherwise, they become destructive tools that can add to the problems of life in human societies in a profound and far-reaching way and have “devastating consequences,” especially in wars and armed conflicts;
such as what the Zionist regime is using in the Gaza War.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: On April 18, 2025, the US Department of Defense (Pentagon) announced a review of the deployment of its military forces in Syria codenamed “Operation Inherent Resolve”. This plan, designed in line with Donald Trump’s policies to reduce US military presence in the Middle East, will reduce the number of US troops from 10,000 to 1,000 within two months. Although this measure was announced under the pretext of success in weakening ISIS, it is part of a broader US strategy to redefine its mission in the region. However, numerous political and security complexities accompany this decision, the consequences of which will be significant for Syria, the entire region, and even the international system.
Strategic Council Online – Guest Opinion: The recent nuclear talks between Iran and the United States, which are being conducted through the mediation of Oman, have once again attracted the attention of the international community. Although in the past, Iran, due to its differences and problems with the United States, mostly entered into negotiations on nuclear issues with European countries, especially the United Kingdom, France and Germany (EU3), in this period, due to specific regional and international conditions, and mainly due to the US President Donald Trump’s approach these negotiations have been limited to Iran and the United States, and other world powers are not present in the talks at the moment.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: On April 25, 2025, a terrorist incident occurred in the Pahalgam region of the disputed region of Jammu and Kashmir. The Indian government immediately blamed Pakistan-backed Kashmiri groups for the incident.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: In recent weeks, the United States’ new tariff policies have also affected the goods of traditional American allies in Europe, once again activating the conditions for creating tension in transatlantic relations.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Deterrence has always been one of the main pillars of the US foreign and security policy against its rivals. However, geopolitical developments, the emergence of non-state actors, cyber threats, and changes in the global balance of power show the need for the US to reconsider its traditional deterrence approaches. In this regard, the concept of “smart deterrence” as a combination of hard and soft tools has attracted the attention of American politicians.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Anti-war protests that took place sometime after the Israeli invasion of Gaza have become one of the main concerns of the Israeli army.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: The visit of Saudi Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman to Iran, the presentation of the message of the Saudi King to the Supreme Leader of the Revolution, and the meeting with high-ranking officials of the Islamic Republic of Iran, in addition to playing an effective role in strengthening and consolidating bilateral relations, can be effective in providing the necessary platforms and conditions for advancing collective cooperation in the region.
Strategic Council Online – Guest Note: After the developments in Syria and the challenges that the Axis of Resistance has faced, policymakers and analysts have decided to present a new representation of the Middle East regional order and consider new dimensions in their decision-making. The change and new combination of cooperation and alliances indicate an understanding of changes in the regional order. As a result, we are witnessing a change in strategies, which also requires changing their type of action and approach.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: In recent days and weeks, the Israeli regime’s attacks on various areas in Lebanon have continued, and the regime’s army announced in a statement recently published that it had attacked 50 targets in Lebanon in the past month alone.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Emerging technologies, especially “artificial intelligence,” are dual-purpose enabling phenomena with many potential applications and act like a “double-edged sword.” If they are used sensibly and appropriately, they can serve humanity’s greater comfort and tranquility in all dimensions. Otherwise, they become destructive tools that can add to the problems of life in human societies in a profound and far-reaching way and have “devastating consequences,” especially in wars and armed conflicts;
such as what the Zionist regime is using in the Gaza War.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: On April 18, 2025, the US Department of Defense (Pentagon) announced a review of the deployment of its military forces in Syria codenamed “Operation Inherent Resolve”. This plan, designed in line with Donald Trump’s policies to reduce US military presence in the Middle East, will reduce the number of US troops from 10,000 to 1,000 within two months. Although this measure was announced under the pretext of success in weakening ISIS, it is part of a broader US strategy to redefine its mission in the region. However, numerous political and security complexities accompany this decision, the consequences of which will be significant for Syria, the entire region, and even the international system.
Strategic Council Online – Guest Opinion: The recent nuclear talks between Iran and the United States, which are being conducted through the mediation of Oman, have once again attracted the attention of the international community. Although in the past, Iran, due to its differences and problems with the United States, mostly entered into negotiations on nuclear issues with European countries, especially the United Kingdom, France and Germany (EU3), in this period, due to specific regional and international conditions, and mainly due to the US President Donald Trump’s approach these negotiations have been limited to Iran and the United States, and other world powers are not present in the talks at the moment.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: On April 25, 2025, a terrorist incident occurred in the Pahalgam region of the disputed region of Jammu and Kashmir. The Indian government immediately blamed Pakistan-backed Kashmiri groups for the incident.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: In recent weeks, the United States’ new tariff policies have also affected the goods of traditional American allies in Europe, once again activating the conditions for creating tension in transatlantic relations.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Deterrence has always been one of the main pillars of the US foreign and security policy against its rivals. However, geopolitical developments, the emergence of non-state actors, cyber threats, and changes in the global balance of power show the need for the US to reconsider its traditional deterrence approaches. In this regard, the concept of “smart deterrence” as a combination of hard and soft tools has attracted the attention of American politicians.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Anti-war protests that took place sometime after the Israeli invasion of Gaza have become one of the main concerns of the Israeli army.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: The visit of Saudi Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman to Iran, the presentation of the message of the Saudi King to the Supreme Leader of the Revolution, and the meeting with high-ranking officials of the Islamic Republic of Iran, in addition to playing an effective role in strengthening and consolidating bilateral relations, can be effective in providing the necessary platforms and conditions for advancing collective cooperation in the region.
Strategic Council Online – Guest Note: After the developments in Syria and the challenges that the Axis of Resistance has faced, policymakers and analysts have decided to present a new representation of the Middle East regional order and consider new dimensions in their decision-making. The change and new combination of cooperation and alliances indicate an understanding of changes in the regional order. As a result, we are witnessing a change in strategies, which also requires changing their type of action and approach.
SCFR Online – Opinion: Competition over energy, minerals, and supply chains has expanded geoeconomic instruments and highlighted the role of BRICS and alternative paths in the world economic order.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The results of the Israeli regime’s elections can affect the composition of this regime’s cabinet and the manner of implementing its aggressive plans, but internal political changes do not necessarily lead to a strategic transformation in its approach to Palestine, Iran, and the Axis of Resistance.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The US military withdrawal from Iraq does not mean the end of the security relationship between Baghdad and Washington, but rather constitutes a test of the Iraqi government’s ability to manage internal threats and redefine foreign dependencies.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The proliferation of smart unmanned surface vessels (USVs) in Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb shows that control of the sea is not possible solely with large warships, submarines, and carrier-based aircraft.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The withdrawal of American forces from Iraq has marked the end of Washington’s direct military presence in the country; however, America’s financial, political, and security levers can still affect and cause problems for the future of this country.
SCFR Online – Opinion: After months of war and economic pressure, the situation between Iran and the United States has been placed between two conflicting logics; Washington insists on intensifying pressure to gain concessions, and Tehran does not accept negotiations under pressure.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The expansion of artificial intelligence and influence operations has drawn the field of conflict from physical space to the perceptual and algorithmic environment and has turned cognitive deterrence into a strategic necessity.
SCFR Online – Opinion: Riyadh, amid the Iran war, Yemeni pressure, and ambiguous Washington guarantees, has turned to flexible balancing in order to both preserve its security and increase its bargaining power.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: In recent days and weeks, the Israeli regime’s attacks on various areas in Lebanon have continued, and the regime’s army announced in a statement recently published that it had attacked 50 targets in Lebanon in the past month alone.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Emerging technologies, especially “artificial intelligence,” are dual-purpose enabling phenomena with many potential applications and act like a “double-edged sword.” If they are used sensibly and appropriately, they can serve humanity’s greater comfort and tranquility in all dimensions. Otherwise, they become destructive tools that can add to the problems of life in human societies in a profound and far-reaching way and have “devastating consequences,” especially in wars and armed conflicts;
such as what the Zionist regime is using in the Gaza War.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: On April 18, 2025, the US Department of Defense (Pentagon) announced a review of the deployment of its military forces in Syria codenamed “Operation Inherent Resolve”. This plan, designed in line with Donald Trump’s policies to reduce US military presence in the Middle East, will reduce the number of US troops from 10,000 to 1,000 within two months. Although this measure was announced under the pretext of success in weakening ISIS, it is part of a broader US strategy to redefine its mission in the region. However, numerous political and security complexities accompany this decision, the consequences of which will be significant for Syria, the entire region, and even the international system.
Strategic Council Online – Guest Opinion: The recent nuclear talks between Iran and the United States, which are being conducted through the mediation of Oman, have once again attracted the attention of the international community. Although in the past, Iran, due to its differences and problems with the United States, mostly entered into negotiations on nuclear issues with European countries, especially the United Kingdom, France and Germany (EU3), in this period, due to specific regional and international conditions, and mainly due to the US President Donald Trump’s approach these negotiations have been limited to Iran and the United States, and other world powers are not present in the talks at the moment.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: On April 25, 2025, a terrorist incident occurred in the Pahalgam region of the disputed region of Jammu and Kashmir. The Indian government immediately blamed Pakistan-backed Kashmiri groups for the incident.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: In recent weeks, the United States’ new tariff policies have also affected the goods of traditional American allies in Europe, once again activating the conditions for creating tension in transatlantic relations.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Deterrence has always been one of the main pillars of the US foreign and security policy against its rivals. However, geopolitical developments, the emergence of non-state actors, cyber threats, and changes in the global balance of power show the need for the US to reconsider its traditional deterrence approaches. In this regard, the concept of “smart deterrence” as a combination of hard and soft tools has attracted the attention of American politicians.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Anti-war protests that took place sometime after the Israeli invasion of Gaza have become one of the main concerns of the Israeli army.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: The visit of Saudi Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman to Iran, the presentation of the message of the Saudi King to the Supreme Leader of the Revolution, and the meeting with high-ranking officials of the Islamic Republic of Iran, in addition to playing an effective role in strengthening and consolidating bilateral relations, can be effective in providing the necessary platforms and conditions for advancing collective cooperation in the region.
Strategic Council Online – Guest Note: After the developments in Syria and the challenges that the Axis of Resistance has faced, policymakers and analysts have decided to present a new representation of the Middle East regional order and consider new dimensions in their decision-making. The change and new combination of cooperation and alliances indicate an understanding of changes in the regional order. As a result, we are witnessing a change in strategies, which also requires changing their type of action and approach.
SCFR Online – Opinion: Competition over energy, minerals, and supply chains has expanded geoeconomic instruments and highlighted the role of BRICS and alternative paths in the world economic order.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The results of the Israeli regime’s elections can affect the composition of this regime’s cabinet and the manner of implementing its aggressive plans, but internal political changes do not necessarily lead to a strategic transformation in its approach to Palestine, Iran, and the Axis of Resistance.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The US military withdrawal from Iraq does not mean the end of the security relationship between Baghdad and Washington, but rather constitutes a test of the Iraqi government’s ability to manage internal threats and redefine foreign dependencies.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The proliferation of smart unmanned surface vessels (USVs) in Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb shows that control of the sea is not possible solely with large warships, submarines, and carrier-based aircraft.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The withdrawal of American forces from Iraq has marked the end of Washington’s direct military presence in the country; however, America’s financial, political, and security levers can still affect and cause problems for the future of this country.
SCFR Online – Opinion: After months of war and economic pressure, the situation between Iran and the United States has been placed between two conflicting logics; Washington insists on intensifying pressure to gain concessions, and Tehran does not accept negotiations under pressure.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The expansion of artificial intelligence and influence operations has drawn the field of conflict from physical space to the perceptual and algorithmic environment and has turned cognitive deterrence into a strategic necessity.
SCFR Online – Opinion: Riyadh, amid the Iran war, Yemeni pressure, and ambiguous Washington guarantees, has turned to flexible balancing in order to both preserve its security and increase its bargaining power.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: In recent days and weeks, the Israeli regime’s attacks on various areas in Lebanon have continued, and the regime’s army announced in a statement recently published that it had attacked 50 targets in Lebanon in the past month alone.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Emerging technologies, especially “artificial intelligence,” are dual-purpose enabling phenomena with many potential applications and act like a “double-edged sword.” If they are used sensibly and appropriately, they can serve humanity’s greater comfort and tranquility in all dimensions. Otherwise, they become destructive tools that can add to the problems of life in human societies in a profound and far-reaching way and have “devastating consequences,” especially in wars and armed conflicts;
such as what the Zionist regime is using in the Gaza War.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: On April 18, 2025, the US Department of Defense (Pentagon) announced a review of the deployment of its military forces in Syria codenamed “Operation Inherent Resolve”. This plan, designed in line with Donald Trump’s policies to reduce US military presence in the Middle East, will reduce the number of US troops from 10,000 to 1,000 within two months. Although this measure was announced under the pretext of success in weakening ISIS, it is part of a broader US strategy to redefine its mission in the region. However, numerous political and security complexities accompany this decision, the consequences of which will be significant for Syria, the entire region, and even the international system.
Strategic Council Online – Guest Opinion: The recent nuclear talks between Iran and the United States, which are being conducted through the mediation of Oman, have once again attracted the attention of the international community. Although in the past, Iran, due to its differences and problems with the United States, mostly entered into negotiations on nuclear issues with European countries, especially the United Kingdom, France and Germany (EU3), in this period, due to specific regional and international conditions, and mainly due to the US President Donald Trump’s approach these negotiations have been limited to Iran and the United States, and other world powers are not present in the talks at the moment.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: On April 25, 2025, a terrorist incident occurred in the Pahalgam region of the disputed region of Jammu and Kashmir. The Indian government immediately blamed Pakistan-backed Kashmiri groups for the incident.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: In recent weeks, the United States’ new tariff policies have also affected the goods of traditional American allies in Europe, once again activating the conditions for creating tension in transatlantic relations.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Deterrence has always been one of the main pillars of the US foreign and security policy against its rivals. However, geopolitical developments, the emergence of non-state actors, cyber threats, and changes in the global balance of power show the need for the US to reconsider its traditional deterrence approaches. In this regard, the concept of “smart deterrence” as a combination of hard and soft tools has attracted the attention of American politicians.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Anti-war protests that took place sometime after the Israeli invasion of Gaza have become one of the main concerns of the Israeli army.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: The visit of Saudi Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman to Iran, the presentation of the message of the Saudi King to the Supreme Leader of the Revolution, and the meeting with high-ranking officials of the Islamic Republic of Iran, in addition to playing an effective role in strengthening and consolidating bilateral relations, can be effective in providing the necessary platforms and conditions for advancing collective cooperation in the region.
Strategic Council Online – Guest Note: After the developments in Syria and the challenges that the Axis of Resistance has faced, policymakers and analysts have decided to present a new representation of the Middle East regional order and consider new dimensions in their decision-making. The change and new combination of cooperation and alliances indicate an understanding of changes in the regional order. As a result, we are witnessing a change in strategies, which also requires changing their type of action and approach.
SCFR Online – Opinion: Competition over energy, minerals, and supply chains has expanded geoeconomic instruments and highlighted the role of BRICS and alternative paths in the world economic order.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The results of the Israeli regime’s elections can affect the composition of this regime’s cabinet and the manner of implementing its aggressive plans, but internal political changes do not necessarily lead to a strategic transformation in its approach to Palestine, Iran, and the Axis of Resistance.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The US military withdrawal from Iraq does not mean the end of the security relationship between Baghdad and Washington, but rather constitutes a test of the Iraqi government’s ability to manage internal threats and redefine foreign dependencies.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The proliferation of smart unmanned surface vessels (USVs) in Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb shows that control of the sea is not possible solely with large warships, submarines, and carrier-based aircraft.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The withdrawal of American forces from Iraq has marked the end of Washington’s direct military presence in the country; however, America’s financial, political, and security levers can still affect and cause problems for the future of this country.
SCFR Online – Opinion: After months of war and economic pressure, the situation between Iran and the United States has been placed between two conflicting logics; Washington insists on intensifying pressure to gain concessions, and Tehran does not accept negotiations under pressure.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The expansion of artificial intelligence and influence operations has drawn the field of conflict from physical space to the perceptual and algorithmic environment and has turned cognitive deterrence into a strategic necessity.
SCFR Online – Opinion: Riyadh, amid the Iran war, Yemeni pressure, and ambiguous Washington guarantees, has turned to flexible balancing in order to both preserve its security and increase its bargaining power.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: In recent days and weeks, the Israeli regime’s attacks on various areas in Lebanon have continued, and the regime’s army announced in a statement recently published that it had attacked 50 targets in Lebanon in the past month alone.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Emerging technologies, especially “artificial intelligence,” are dual-purpose enabling phenomena with many potential applications and act like a “double-edged sword.” If they are used sensibly and appropriately, they can serve humanity’s greater comfort and tranquility in all dimensions. Otherwise, they become destructive tools that can add to the problems of life in human societies in a profound and far-reaching way and have “devastating consequences,” especially in wars and armed conflicts;
such as what the Zionist regime is using in the Gaza War.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: On April 18, 2025, the US Department of Defense (Pentagon) announced a review of the deployment of its military forces in Syria codenamed “Operation Inherent Resolve”. This plan, designed in line with Donald Trump’s policies to reduce US military presence in the Middle East, will reduce the number of US troops from 10,000 to 1,000 within two months. Although this measure was announced under the pretext of success in weakening ISIS, it is part of a broader US strategy to redefine its mission in the region. However, numerous political and security complexities accompany this decision, the consequences of which will be significant for Syria, the entire region, and even the international system.
Strategic Council Online – Guest Opinion: The recent nuclear talks between Iran and the United States, which are being conducted through the mediation of Oman, have once again attracted the attention of the international community. Although in the past, Iran, due to its differences and problems with the United States, mostly entered into negotiations on nuclear issues with European countries, especially the United Kingdom, France and Germany (EU3), in this period, due to specific regional and international conditions, and mainly due to the US President Donald Trump’s approach these negotiations have been limited to Iran and the United States, and other world powers are not present in the talks at the moment.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: On April 25, 2025, a terrorist incident occurred in the Pahalgam region of the disputed region of Jammu and Kashmir. The Indian government immediately blamed Pakistan-backed Kashmiri groups for the incident.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: In recent weeks, the United States’ new tariff policies have also affected the goods of traditional American allies in Europe, once again activating the conditions for creating tension in transatlantic relations.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Deterrence has always been one of the main pillars of the US foreign and security policy against its rivals. However, geopolitical developments, the emergence of non-state actors, cyber threats, and changes in the global balance of power show the need for the US to reconsider its traditional deterrence approaches. In this regard, the concept of “smart deterrence” as a combination of hard and soft tools has attracted the attention of American politicians.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Anti-war protests that took place sometime after the Israeli invasion of Gaza have become one of the main concerns of the Israeli army.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: The visit of Saudi Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman to Iran, the presentation of the message of the Saudi King to the Supreme Leader of the Revolution, and the meeting with high-ranking officials of the Islamic Republic of Iran, in addition to playing an effective role in strengthening and consolidating bilateral relations, can be effective in providing the necessary platforms and conditions for advancing collective cooperation in the region.
Strategic Council Online – Guest Note: After the developments in Syria and the challenges that the Axis of Resistance has faced, policymakers and analysts have decided to present a new representation of the Middle East regional order and consider new dimensions in their decision-making. The change and new combination of cooperation and alliances indicate an understanding of changes in the regional order. As a result, we are witnessing a change in strategies, which also requires changing their type of action and approach.
SCFR Online – Opinion: Competition over energy, minerals, and supply chains has expanded geoeconomic instruments and highlighted the role of BRICS and alternative paths in the world economic order.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The results of the Israeli regime’s elections can affect the composition of this regime’s cabinet and the manner of implementing its aggressive plans, but internal political changes do not necessarily lead to a strategic transformation in its approach to Palestine, Iran, and the Axis of Resistance.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The US military withdrawal from Iraq does not mean the end of the security relationship between Baghdad and Washington, but rather constitutes a test of the Iraqi government’s ability to manage internal threats and redefine foreign dependencies.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The proliferation of smart unmanned surface vessels (USVs) in Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb shows that control of the sea is not possible solely with large warships, submarines, and carrier-based aircraft.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The withdrawal of American forces from Iraq has marked the end of Washington’s direct military presence in the country; however, America’s financial, political, and security levers can still affect and cause problems for the future of this country.
SCFR Online – Opinion: After months of war and economic pressure, the situation between Iran and the United States has been placed between two conflicting logics; Washington insists on intensifying pressure to gain concessions, and Tehran does not accept negotiations under pressure.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The expansion of artificial intelligence and influence operations has drawn the field of conflict from physical space to the perceptual and algorithmic environment and has turned cognitive deterrence into a strategic necessity.
SCFR Online – Opinion: Riyadh, amid the Iran war, Yemeni pressure, and ambiguous Washington guarantees, has turned to flexible balancing in order to both preserve its security and increase its bargaining power.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: In recent days and weeks, the Israeli regime’s attacks on various areas in Lebanon have continued, and the regime’s army announced in a statement recently published that it had attacked 50 targets in Lebanon in the past month alone.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Emerging technologies, especially “artificial intelligence,” are dual-purpose enabling phenomena with many potential applications and act like a “double-edged sword.” If they are used sensibly and appropriately, they can serve humanity’s greater comfort and tranquility in all dimensions. Otherwise, they become destructive tools that can add to the problems of life in human societies in a profound and far-reaching way and have “devastating consequences,” especially in wars and armed conflicts;
such as what the Zionist regime is using in the Gaza War.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: On April 18, 2025, the US Department of Defense (Pentagon) announced a review of the deployment of its military forces in Syria codenamed “Operation Inherent Resolve”. This plan, designed in line with Donald Trump’s policies to reduce US military presence in the Middle East, will reduce the number of US troops from 10,000 to 1,000 within two months. Although this measure was announced under the pretext of success in weakening ISIS, it is part of a broader US strategy to redefine its mission in the region. However, numerous political and security complexities accompany this decision, the consequences of which will be significant for Syria, the entire region, and even the international system.
Strategic Council Online – Guest Opinion: The recent nuclear talks between Iran and the United States, which are being conducted through the mediation of Oman, have once again attracted the attention of the international community. Although in the past, Iran, due to its differences and problems with the United States, mostly entered into negotiations on nuclear issues with European countries, especially the United Kingdom, France and Germany (EU3), in this period, due to specific regional and international conditions, and mainly due to the US President Donald Trump’s approach these negotiations have been limited to Iran and the United States, and other world powers are not present in the talks at the moment.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: On April 25, 2025, a terrorist incident occurred in the Pahalgam region of the disputed region of Jammu and Kashmir. The Indian government immediately blamed Pakistan-backed Kashmiri groups for the incident.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: In recent weeks, the United States’ new tariff policies have also affected the goods of traditional American allies in Europe, once again activating the conditions for creating tension in transatlantic relations.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Deterrence has always been one of the main pillars of the US foreign and security policy against its rivals. However, geopolitical developments, the emergence of non-state actors, cyber threats, and changes in the global balance of power show the need for the US to reconsider its traditional deterrence approaches. In this regard, the concept of “smart deterrence” as a combination of hard and soft tools has attracted the attention of American politicians.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Anti-war protests that took place sometime after the Israeli invasion of Gaza have become one of the main concerns of the Israeli army.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: The visit of Saudi Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman to Iran, the presentation of the message of the Saudi King to the Supreme Leader of the Revolution, and the meeting with high-ranking officials of the Islamic Republic of Iran, in addition to playing an effective role in strengthening and consolidating bilateral relations, can be effective in providing the necessary platforms and conditions for advancing collective cooperation in the region.
Strategic Council Online – Guest Note: After the developments in Syria and the challenges that the Axis of Resistance has faced, policymakers and analysts have decided to present a new representation of the Middle East regional order and consider new dimensions in their decision-making. The change and new combination of cooperation and alliances indicate an understanding of changes in the regional order. As a result, we are witnessing a change in strategies, which also requires changing their type of action and approach.
SCFR Online – Opinion: Competition over energy, minerals, and supply chains has expanded geoeconomic instruments and highlighted the role of BRICS and alternative paths in the world economic order.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The results of the Israeli regime’s elections can affect the composition of this regime’s cabinet and the manner of implementing its aggressive plans, but internal political changes do not necessarily lead to a strategic transformation in its approach to Palestine, Iran, and the Axis of Resistance.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The US military withdrawal from Iraq does not mean the end of the security relationship between Baghdad and Washington, but rather constitutes a test of the Iraqi government’s ability to manage internal threats and redefine foreign dependencies.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The proliferation of smart unmanned surface vessels (USVs) in Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb shows that control of the sea is not possible solely with large warships, submarines, and carrier-based aircraft.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The withdrawal of American forces from Iraq has marked the end of Washington’s direct military presence in the country; however, America’s financial, political, and security levers can still affect and cause problems for the future of this country.
SCFR Online – Opinion: After months of war and economic pressure, the situation between Iran and the United States has been placed between two conflicting logics; Washington insists on intensifying pressure to gain concessions, and Tehran does not accept negotiations under pressure.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The expansion of artificial intelligence and influence operations has drawn the field of conflict from physical space to the perceptual and algorithmic environment and has turned cognitive deterrence into a strategic necessity.
SCFR Online – Opinion: Riyadh, amid the Iran war, Yemeni pressure, and ambiguous Washington guarantees, has turned to flexible balancing in order to both preserve its security and increase its bargaining power.