SCFR Online – Opinion: The future of the so-called Trump peace plan for Gaza, despite claims of an agreement on Hamas’s disarmament, remains shrouded in ambiguity due to structural deficiencies and opposition from key actors.
SCFR Online – Opinion: An examination of the mechanisms of the Israeli regime’s influence in the United States depicts a complex picture of shared interests, strategic dependencies, and the limitations of this relationship.
SCFR Online – Interview: The signing of the Makkah agreement between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey has raised questions about the future of the region’s security structure and the position of these countries in West Asian equations. Can this agreement become a genuine collective defense mechanism, or does it have more of a political and deterrent function than creating new military capacity?
SCFR Online – Opinion: The continuation of the US war against Iran, in addition to increasing operational costs, has called into question the actual capacity of the American arsenal to simultaneously fulfill security commitments on multiple fronts; an issue that affects deterrence, defense production capacity, and Washington’s resource prioritization.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The Russia-Ukraine war and the war of the United States and the Israeli regime against Iran have been formed with different objectives and actors, but field and political developments indicate that they are not entirely separate from one another.
SCFR Online – Opinion: On Friday, August 7, the heads of state of three countries – Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan – signed a text under the title “Makkah Joint Defense Agreement.”
Strategic Council Online – Note: The initiative to revive the Hejaz Railway, beyond being a transportation project, constitutes an attempt to redefine geopolitics, the economy, and Turkey’s regional position; however, its realization appears to face significant financial, security, and institutional challenges.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The Strait of Hormuz crisis is no longer merely the consequence of a military confrontation, but rather a sign of the transition from the US-centered maritime order to a new energy security structure involving the participation of emerging and influential powers.
Strategic Council Online – Analysis: On the verge of finalizing the Baku-Yerevan peace agreement, the recent remarks by Mnatsakan Safaryan, Armenia’s Deputy Foreign Minister, regarding the potential handover of the “logistical management” of the Zangezur route to a foreign company have pushed the status of this 32-kilometer strip into a critical phase. The discussion of a foreign operator’s involvement coincides with the meeting between Nikol Pashinyan and Ilham Aliyev in Abu Dhabi—a meeting that, according to regional media, primarily focused on this blocked route.
Online Strategic Council – Commentary: In recent weeks, as part of advancing the so-called “New Middle East” plan by the U.S. and the Zionist regime in the region, and following the 12-day war against Iran, Washington and Tel Aviv have focused on Iraq and are pursuing a project to destabilize the country.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: A senior European affairs analyst stated that the nuclear deterrence agreement between Britain and France marks a turning point in Europe’s security architecture. This pact not only addresses immediate threats, including those posed by Russia, but also lays the groundwork for long-term cooperation in cyber, space, and military domains. The success of this collaboration depends on the two nations’ commitment to fulfilling existing obligations and actively participating in new security arrangements.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Friday, July 11, 2025, marks a turning point in the history of regional developments, as the issue of disarmament of PKK forces was finally operationalized following the call and video message of their imprisoned leader (Apo), Abdullah Öcalan (who has been held in a prison near Istanbul for 26 years). In a symbolic ceremony in Sulaymaniyah, 15 female fighters and 15 male fighters burned and destroyed their weapons.
Strategic Council Online–Opinion: Since the beginning of the 12-day war, officials of the Zionist regime have explicitly admitted to their attempts to assassinate senior officials of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The fact that such a criminal act has not been met with any protest from the international community is one of the wonders of our time.
Strategic Council Online– Interview: A researcher on West Asian affairs stated that following the end of the 12-day war between the Israeli regime and Iran, which began on June 12 with the regime’s aggressive attacks on our country’s soil, resulting in the martyrdom of several military commanders, nuclear scientists, and even civilians, many questions arose. Among them was how Iran managed to shift the regional balance of power in its favor despite the extensive attacks by the Israeli regime on our country.
Strategic Council Online– Analysis: Following the ceasefire between the Zionist regime and Lebanon in December 2024, the issue of disarming Lebanon’s Hezbollah has been thoughtfully placed on the agenda of the U.S. government and the Zionist regime.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: A former Iranian diplomat remarked that upholding and steadfastly standing to benefit from the right to peaceful nuclear technology reflects the continued will of the Iranian nation for national development.
Strategic Council Online– Opinion: From the past to the present, there has been a close relationship between technology and international relations. From the introduction of the steam engine to the emergence of the telephone and radio, significant milestones were achieved that enabled faster and more direct communication, reducing the need for intermediaries and diplomatic bureaucracy. The development and deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) systems also have the potential to transform various aspects of human life, much like climate change did decades ago in the international system. The reason AI impacts the international system, particularly in diplomacy, is that politics and political issues are among the most complex human behaviors, and this complexity reaches its peak in the international arena.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: An international affairs analyst stated that the contemporary world is transitioning toward a multipolar order in which major powers such as the United States, China, and Russia are engaged in a complex competition to preserve or expand their global influence. In this context, Iran, as a key player in the region and the Islamic world with significant strategic capabilities—including membership in BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)—can leverage these developments to strengthen its position.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The future of the so-called Trump peace plan for Gaza, despite claims of an agreement on Hamas’s disarmament, remains shrouded in ambiguity due to structural deficiencies and opposition from key actors.
SCFR Online – Opinion: An examination of the mechanisms of the Israeli regime’s influence in the United States depicts a complex picture of shared interests, strategic dependencies, and the limitations of this relationship.
SCFR Online – Interview: The signing of the Makkah agreement between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey has raised questions about the future of the region’s security structure and the position of these countries in West Asian equations. Can this agreement become a genuine collective defense mechanism, or does it have more of a political and deterrent function than creating new military capacity?
SCFR Online – Opinion: The continuation of the US war against Iran, in addition to increasing operational costs, has called into question the actual capacity of the American arsenal to simultaneously fulfill security commitments on multiple fronts; an issue that affects deterrence, defense production capacity, and Washington’s resource prioritization.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The Russia-Ukraine war and the war of the United States and the Israeli regime against Iran have been formed with different objectives and actors, but field and political developments indicate that they are not entirely separate from one another.
SCFR Online – Opinion: On Friday, August 7, the heads of state of three countries – Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan – signed a text under the title “Makkah Joint Defense Agreement.”
Strategic Council Online – Note: The initiative to revive the Hejaz Railway, beyond being a transportation project, constitutes an attempt to redefine geopolitics, the economy, and Turkey’s regional position; however, its realization appears to face significant financial, security, and institutional challenges.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The Strait of Hormuz crisis is no longer merely the consequence of a military confrontation, but rather a sign of the transition from the US-centered maritime order to a new energy security structure involving the participation of emerging and influential powers.
Strategic Council Online – Analysis: On the verge of finalizing the Baku-Yerevan peace agreement, the recent remarks by Mnatsakan Safaryan, Armenia’s Deputy Foreign Minister, regarding the potential handover of the “logistical management” of the Zangezur route to a foreign company have pushed the status of this 32-kilometer strip into a critical phase. The discussion of a foreign operator’s involvement coincides with the meeting between Nikol Pashinyan and Ilham Aliyev in Abu Dhabi—a meeting that, according to regional media, primarily focused on this blocked route.
Online Strategic Council – Commentary: In recent weeks, as part of advancing the so-called “New Middle East” plan by the U.S. and the Zionist regime in the region, and following the 12-day war against Iran, Washington and Tel Aviv have focused on Iraq and are pursuing a project to destabilize the country.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: A senior European affairs analyst stated that the nuclear deterrence agreement between Britain and France marks a turning point in Europe’s security architecture. This pact not only addresses immediate threats, including those posed by Russia, but also lays the groundwork for long-term cooperation in cyber, space, and military domains. The success of this collaboration depends on the two nations’ commitment to fulfilling existing obligations and actively participating in new security arrangements.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Friday, July 11, 2025, marks a turning point in the history of regional developments, as the issue of disarmament of PKK forces was finally operationalized following the call and video message of their imprisoned leader (Apo), Abdullah Öcalan (who has been held in a prison near Istanbul for 26 years). In a symbolic ceremony in Sulaymaniyah, 15 female fighters and 15 male fighters burned and destroyed their weapons.
Strategic Council Online–Opinion: Since the beginning of the 12-day war, officials of the Zionist regime have explicitly admitted to their attempts to assassinate senior officials of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The fact that such a criminal act has not been met with any protest from the international community is one of the wonders of our time.
Strategic Council Online– Interview: A researcher on West Asian affairs stated that following the end of the 12-day war between the Israeli regime and Iran, which began on June 12 with the regime’s aggressive attacks on our country’s soil, resulting in the martyrdom of several military commanders, nuclear scientists, and even civilians, many questions arose. Among them was how Iran managed to shift the regional balance of power in its favor despite the extensive attacks by the Israeli regime on our country.
Strategic Council Online– Analysis: Following the ceasefire between the Zionist regime and Lebanon in December 2024, the issue of disarming Lebanon’s Hezbollah has been thoughtfully placed on the agenda of the U.S. government and the Zionist regime.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: A former Iranian diplomat remarked that upholding and steadfastly standing to benefit from the right to peaceful nuclear technology reflects the continued will of the Iranian nation for national development.
Strategic Council Online– Opinion: From the past to the present, there has been a close relationship between technology and international relations. From the introduction of the steam engine to the emergence of the telephone and radio, significant milestones were achieved that enabled faster and more direct communication, reducing the need for intermediaries and diplomatic bureaucracy. The development and deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) systems also have the potential to transform various aspects of human life, much like climate change did decades ago in the international system. The reason AI impacts the international system, particularly in diplomacy, is that politics and political issues are among the most complex human behaviors, and this complexity reaches its peak in the international arena.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: An international affairs analyst stated that the contemporary world is transitioning toward a multipolar order in which major powers such as the United States, China, and Russia are engaged in a complex competition to preserve or expand their global influence. In this context, Iran, as a key player in the region and the Islamic world with significant strategic capabilities—including membership in BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)—can leverage these developments to strengthen its position.
Strategic Council Online – Analysis: On the verge of finalizing the Baku-Yerevan peace agreement, the recent remarks by Mnatsakan Safaryan, Armenia’s Deputy Foreign Minister, regarding the potential handover of the “logistical management” of the Zangezur route to a foreign company have pushed the status of this 32-kilometer strip into a critical phase. The discussion of a foreign operator’s involvement coincides with the meeting between Nikol Pashinyan and Ilham Aliyev in Abu Dhabi—a meeting that, according to regional media, primarily focused on this blocked route.
Online Strategic Council – Commentary: In recent weeks, as part of advancing the so-called “New Middle East” plan by the U.S. and the Zionist regime in the region, and following the 12-day war against Iran, Washington and Tel Aviv have focused on Iraq and are pursuing a project to destabilize the country.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: A senior European affairs analyst stated that the nuclear deterrence agreement between Britain and France marks a turning point in Europe’s security architecture. This pact not only addresses immediate threats, including those posed by Russia, but also lays the groundwork for long-term cooperation in cyber, space, and military domains. The success of this collaboration depends on the two nations’ commitment to fulfilling existing obligations and actively participating in new security arrangements.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Friday, July 11, 2025, marks a turning point in the history of regional developments, as the issue of disarmament of PKK forces was finally operationalized following the call and video message of their imprisoned leader (Apo), Abdullah Öcalan (who has been held in a prison near Istanbul for 26 years). In a symbolic ceremony in Sulaymaniyah, 15 female fighters and 15 male fighters burned and destroyed their weapons.
Strategic Council Online–Opinion: Since the beginning of the 12-day war, officials of the Zionist regime have explicitly admitted to their attempts to assassinate senior officials of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The fact that such a criminal act has not been met with any protest from the international community is one of the wonders of our time.
Strategic Council Online– Interview: A researcher on West Asian affairs stated that following the end of the 12-day war between the Israeli regime and Iran, which began on June 12 with the regime’s aggressive attacks on our country’s soil, resulting in the martyrdom of several military commanders, nuclear scientists, and even civilians, many questions arose. Among them was how Iran managed to shift the regional balance of power in its favor despite the extensive attacks by the Israeli regime on our country.
Strategic Council Online– Analysis: Following the ceasefire between the Zionist regime and Lebanon in December 2024, the issue of disarming Lebanon’s Hezbollah has been thoughtfully placed on the agenda of the U.S. government and the Zionist regime.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: A former Iranian diplomat remarked that upholding and steadfastly standing to benefit from the right to peaceful nuclear technology reflects the continued will of the Iranian nation for national development.
Strategic Council Online– Opinion: From the past to the present, there has been a close relationship between technology and international relations. From the introduction of the steam engine to the emergence of the telephone and radio, significant milestones were achieved that enabled faster and more direct communication, reducing the need for intermediaries and diplomatic bureaucracy. The development and deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) systems also have the potential to transform various aspects of human life, much like climate change did decades ago in the international system. The reason AI impacts the international system, particularly in diplomacy, is that politics and political issues are among the most complex human behaviors, and this complexity reaches its peak in the international arena.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: An international affairs analyst stated that the contemporary world is transitioning toward a multipolar order in which major powers such as the United States, China, and Russia are engaged in a complex competition to preserve or expand their global influence. In this context, Iran, as a key player in the region and the Islamic world with significant strategic capabilities—including membership in BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)—can leverage these developments to strengthen its position.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The future of the so-called Trump peace plan for Gaza, despite claims of an agreement on Hamas’s disarmament, remains shrouded in ambiguity due to structural deficiencies and opposition from key actors.
SCFR Online – Opinion: An examination of the mechanisms of the Israeli regime’s influence in the United States depicts a complex picture of shared interests, strategic dependencies, and the limitations of this relationship.
SCFR Online – Interview: The signing of the Makkah agreement between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey has raised questions about the future of the region’s security structure and the position of these countries in West Asian equations. Can this agreement become a genuine collective defense mechanism, or does it have more of a political and deterrent function than creating new military capacity?
SCFR Online – Opinion: The continuation of the US war against Iran, in addition to increasing operational costs, has called into question the actual capacity of the American arsenal to simultaneously fulfill security commitments on multiple fronts; an issue that affects deterrence, defense production capacity, and Washington’s resource prioritization.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The Russia-Ukraine war and the war of the United States and the Israeli regime against Iran have been formed with different objectives and actors, but field and political developments indicate that they are not entirely separate from one another.
SCFR Online – Opinion: On Friday, August 7, the heads of state of three countries – Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan – signed a text under the title “Makkah Joint Defense Agreement.”
Strategic Council Online – Note: The initiative to revive the Hejaz Railway, beyond being a transportation project, constitutes an attempt to redefine geopolitics, the economy, and Turkey’s regional position; however, its realization appears to face significant financial, security, and institutional challenges.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The Strait of Hormuz crisis is no longer merely the consequence of a military confrontation, but rather a sign of the transition from the US-centered maritime order to a new energy security structure involving the participation of emerging and influential powers.
Strategic Council Online – Analysis: On the verge of finalizing the Baku-Yerevan peace agreement, the recent remarks by Mnatsakan Safaryan, Armenia’s Deputy Foreign Minister, regarding the potential handover of the “logistical management” of the Zangezur route to a foreign company have pushed the status of this 32-kilometer strip into a critical phase. The discussion of a foreign operator’s involvement coincides with the meeting between Nikol Pashinyan and Ilham Aliyev in Abu Dhabi—a meeting that, according to regional media, primarily focused on this blocked route.
Online Strategic Council – Commentary: In recent weeks, as part of advancing the so-called “New Middle East” plan by the U.S. and the Zionist regime in the region, and following the 12-day war against Iran, Washington and Tel Aviv have focused on Iraq and are pursuing a project to destabilize the country.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: A senior European affairs analyst stated that the nuclear deterrence agreement between Britain and France marks a turning point in Europe’s security architecture. This pact not only addresses immediate threats, including those posed by Russia, but also lays the groundwork for long-term cooperation in cyber, space, and military domains. The success of this collaboration depends on the two nations’ commitment to fulfilling existing obligations and actively participating in new security arrangements.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Friday, July 11, 2025, marks a turning point in the history of regional developments, as the issue of disarmament of PKK forces was finally operationalized following the call and video message of their imprisoned leader (Apo), Abdullah Öcalan (who has been held in a prison near Istanbul for 26 years). In a symbolic ceremony in Sulaymaniyah, 15 female fighters and 15 male fighters burned and destroyed their weapons.
Strategic Council Online–Opinion: Since the beginning of the 12-day war, officials of the Zionist regime have explicitly admitted to their attempts to assassinate senior officials of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The fact that such a criminal act has not been met with any protest from the international community is one of the wonders of our time.
Strategic Council Online– Interview: A researcher on West Asian affairs stated that following the end of the 12-day war between the Israeli regime and Iran, which began on June 12 with the regime’s aggressive attacks on our country’s soil, resulting in the martyrdom of several military commanders, nuclear scientists, and even civilians, many questions arose. Among them was how Iran managed to shift the regional balance of power in its favor despite the extensive attacks by the Israeli regime on our country.
Strategic Council Online– Analysis: Following the ceasefire between the Zionist regime and Lebanon in December 2024, the issue of disarming Lebanon’s Hezbollah has been thoughtfully placed on the agenda of the U.S. government and the Zionist regime.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: A former Iranian diplomat remarked that upholding and steadfastly standing to benefit from the right to peaceful nuclear technology reflects the continued will of the Iranian nation for national development.
Strategic Council Online– Opinion: From the past to the present, there has been a close relationship between technology and international relations. From the introduction of the steam engine to the emergence of the telephone and radio, significant milestones were achieved that enabled faster and more direct communication, reducing the need for intermediaries and diplomatic bureaucracy. The development and deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) systems also have the potential to transform various aspects of human life, much like climate change did decades ago in the international system. The reason AI impacts the international system, particularly in diplomacy, is that politics and political issues are among the most complex human behaviors, and this complexity reaches its peak in the international arena.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: An international affairs analyst stated that the contemporary world is transitioning toward a multipolar order in which major powers such as the United States, China, and Russia are engaged in a complex competition to preserve or expand their global influence. In this context, Iran, as a key player in the region and the Islamic world with significant strategic capabilities—including membership in BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)—can leverage these developments to strengthen its position.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The future of the so-called Trump peace plan for Gaza, despite claims of an agreement on Hamas’s disarmament, remains shrouded in ambiguity due to structural deficiencies and opposition from key actors.
SCFR Online – Opinion: An examination of the mechanisms of the Israeli regime’s influence in the United States depicts a complex picture of shared interests, strategic dependencies, and the limitations of this relationship.
SCFR Online – Interview: The signing of the Makkah agreement between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey has raised questions about the future of the region’s security structure and the position of these countries in West Asian equations. Can this agreement become a genuine collective defense mechanism, or does it have more of a political and deterrent function than creating new military capacity?
SCFR Online – Opinion: The continuation of the US war against Iran, in addition to increasing operational costs, has called into question the actual capacity of the American arsenal to simultaneously fulfill security commitments on multiple fronts; an issue that affects deterrence, defense production capacity, and Washington’s resource prioritization.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The Russia-Ukraine war and the war of the United States and the Israeli regime against Iran have been formed with different objectives and actors, but field and political developments indicate that they are not entirely separate from one another.
SCFR Online – Opinion: On Friday, August 7, the heads of state of three countries – Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan – signed a text under the title “Makkah Joint Defense Agreement.”
Strategic Council Online – Note: The initiative to revive the Hejaz Railway, beyond being a transportation project, constitutes an attempt to redefine geopolitics, the economy, and Turkey’s regional position; however, its realization appears to face significant financial, security, and institutional challenges.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The Strait of Hormuz crisis is no longer merely the consequence of a military confrontation, but rather a sign of the transition from the US-centered maritime order to a new energy security structure involving the participation of emerging and influential powers.
Strategic Council Online – Analysis: On the verge of finalizing the Baku-Yerevan peace agreement, the recent remarks by Mnatsakan Safaryan, Armenia’s Deputy Foreign Minister, regarding the potential handover of the “logistical management” of the Zangezur route to a foreign company have pushed the status of this 32-kilometer strip into a critical phase. The discussion of a foreign operator’s involvement coincides with the meeting between Nikol Pashinyan and Ilham Aliyev in Abu Dhabi—a meeting that, according to regional media, primarily focused on this blocked route.
Online Strategic Council – Commentary: In recent weeks, as part of advancing the so-called “New Middle East” plan by the U.S. and the Zionist regime in the region, and following the 12-day war against Iran, Washington and Tel Aviv have focused on Iraq and are pursuing a project to destabilize the country.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: A senior European affairs analyst stated that the nuclear deterrence agreement between Britain and France marks a turning point in Europe’s security architecture. This pact not only addresses immediate threats, including those posed by Russia, but also lays the groundwork for long-term cooperation in cyber, space, and military domains. The success of this collaboration depends on the two nations’ commitment to fulfilling existing obligations and actively participating in new security arrangements.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Friday, July 11, 2025, marks a turning point in the history of regional developments, as the issue of disarmament of PKK forces was finally operationalized following the call and video message of their imprisoned leader (Apo), Abdullah Öcalan (who has been held in a prison near Istanbul for 26 years). In a symbolic ceremony in Sulaymaniyah, 15 female fighters and 15 male fighters burned and destroyed their weapons.
Strategic Council Online–Opinion: Since the beginning of the 12-day war, officials of the Zionist regime have explicitly admitted to their attempts to assassinate senior officials of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The fact that such a criminal act has not been met with any protest from the international community is one of the wonders of our time.
Strategic Council Online– Interview: A researcher on West Asian affairs stated that following the end of the 12-day war between the Israeli regime and Iran, which began on June 12 with the regime’s aggressive attacks on our country’s soil, resulting in the martyrdom of several military commanders, nuclear scientists, and even civilians, many questions arose. Among them was how Iran managed to shift the regional balance of power in its favor despite the extensive attacks by the Israeli regime on our country.
Strategic Council Online– Analysis: Following the ceasefire between the Zionist regime and Lebanon in December 2024, the issue of disarming Lebanon’s Hezbollah has been thoughtfully placed on the agenda of the U.S. government and the Zionist regime.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: A former Iranian diplomat remarked that upholding and steadfastly standing to benefit from the right to peaceful nuclear technology reflects the continued will of the Iranian nation for national development.
Strategic Council Online– Opinion: From the past to the present, there has been a close relationship between technology and international relations. From the introduction of the steam engine to the emergence of the telephone and radio, significant milestones were achieved that enabled faster and more direct communication, reducing the need for intermediaries and diplomatic bureaucracy. The development and deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) systems also have the potential to transform various aspects of human life, much like climate change did decades ago in the international system. The reason AI impacts the international system, particularly in diplomacy, is that politics and political issues are among the most complex human behaviors, and this complexity reaches its peak in the international arena.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: An international affairs analyst stated that the contemporary world is transitioning toward a multipolar order in which major powers such as the United States, China, and Russia are engaged in a complex competition to preserve or expand their global influence. In this context, Iran, as a key player in the region and the Islamic world with significant strategic capabilities—including membership in BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)—can leverage these developments to strengthen its position.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The future of the so-called Trump peace plan for Gaza, despite claims of an agreement on Hamas’s disarmament, remains shrouded in ambiguity due to structural deficiencies and opposition from key actors.
SCFR Online – Opinion: An examination of the mechanisms of the Israeli regime’s influence in the United States depicts a complex picture of shared interests, strategic dependencies, and the limitations of this relationship.
SCFR Online – Interview: The signing of the Makkah agreement between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey has raised questions about the future of the region’s security structure and the position of these countries in West Asian equations. Can this agreement become a genuine collective defense mechanism, or does it have more of a political and deterrent function than creating new military capacity?
SCFR Online – Opinion: The continuation of the US war against Iran, in addition to increasing operational costs, has called into question the actual capacity of the American arsenal to simultaneously fulfill security commitments on multiple fronts; an issue that affects deterrence, defense production capacity, and Washington’s resource prioritization.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The Russia-Ukraine war and the war of the United States and the Israeli regime against Iran have been formed with different objectives and actors, but field and political developments indicate that they are not entirely separate from one another.
SCFR Online – Opinion: On Friday, August 7, the heads of state of three countries – Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan – signed a text under the title “Makkah Joint Defense Agreement.”
Strategic Council Online – Note: The initiative to revive the Hejaz Railway, beyond being a transportation project, constitutes an attempt to redefine geopolitics, the economy, and Turkey’s regional position; however, its realization appears to face significant financial, security, and institutional challenges.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The Strait of Hormuz crisis is no longer merely the consequence of a military confrontation, but rather a sign of the transition from the US-centered maritime order to a new energy security structure involving the participation of emerging and influential powers.
Strategic Council Online – Analysis: On the verge of finalizing the Baku-Yerevan peace agreement, the recent remarks by Mnatsakan Safaryan, Armenia’s Deputy Foreign Minister, regarding the potential handover of the “logistical management” of the Zangezur route to a foreign company have pushed the status of this 32-kilometer strip into a critical phase. The discussion of a foreign operator’s involvement coincides with the meeting between Nikol Pashinyan and Ilham Aliyev in Abu Dhabi—a meeting that, according to regional media, primarily focused on this blocked route.
Online Strategic Council – Commentary: In recent weeks, as part of advancing the so-called “New Middle East” plan by the U.S. and the Zionist regime in the region, and following the 12-day war against Iran, Washington and Tel Aviv have focused on Iraq and are pursuing a project to destabilize the country.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: A senior European affairs analyst stated that the nuclear deterrence agreement between Britain and France marks a turning point in Europe’s security architecture. This pact not only addresses immediate threats, including those posed by Russia, but also lays the groundwork for long-term cooperation in cyber, space, and military domains. The success of this collaboration depends on the two nations’ commitment to fulfilling existing obligations and actively participating in new security arrangements.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Friday, July 11, 2025, marks a turning point in the history of regional developments, as the issue of disarmament of PKK forces was finally operationalized following the call and video message of their imprisoned leader (Apo), Abdullah Öcalan (who has been held in a prison near Istanbul for 26 years). In a symbolic ceremony in Sulaymaniyah, 15 female fighters and 15 male fighters burned and destroyed their weapons.
Strategic Council Online–Opinion: Since the beginning of the 12-day war, officials of the Zionist regime have explicitly admitted to their attempts to assassinate senior officials of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The fact that such a criminal act has not been met with any protest from the international community is one of the wonders of our time.
Strategic Council Online– Interview: A researcher on West Asian affairs stated that following the end of the 12-day war between the Israeli regime and Iran, which began on June 12 with the regime’s aggressive attacks on our country’s soil, resulting in the martyrdom of several military commanders, nuclear scientists, and even civilians, many questions arose. Among them was how Iran managed to shift the regional balance of power in its favor despite the extensive attacks by the Israeli regime on our country.
Strategic Council Online– Analysis: Following the ceasefire between the Zionist regime and Lebanon in December 2024, the issue of disarming Lebanon’s Hezbollah has been thoughtfully placed on the agenda of the U.S. government and the Zionist regime.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: A former Iranian diplomat remarked that upholding and steadfastly standing to benefit from the right to peaceful nuclear technology reflects the continued will of the Iranian nation for national development.
Strategic Council Online– Opinion: From the past to the present, there has been a close relationship between technology and international relations. From the introduction of the steam engine to the emergence of the telephone and radio, significant milestones were achieved that enabled faster and more direct communication, reducing the need for intermediaries and diplomatic bureaucracy. The development and deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) systems also have the potential to transform various aspects of human life, much like climate change did decades ago in the international system. The reason AI impacts the international system, particularly in diplomacy, is that politics and political issues are among the most complex human behaviors, and this complexity reaches its peak in the international arena.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: An international affairs analyst stated that the contemporary world is transitioning toward a multipolar order in which major powers such as the United States, China, and Russia are engaged in a complex competition to preserve or expand their global influence. In this context, Iran, as a key player in the region and the Islamic world with significant strategic capabilities—including membership in BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)—can leverage these developments to strengthen its position.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The future of the so-called Trump peace plan for Gaza, despite claims of an agreement on Hamas’s disarmament, remains shrouded in ambiguity due to structural deficiencies and opposition from key actors.
SCFR Online – Opinion: An examination of the mechanisms of the Israeli regime’s influence in the United States depicts a complex picture of shared interests, strategic dependencies, and the limitations of this relationship.
SCFR Online – Interview: The signing of the Makkah agreement between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey has raised questions about the future of the region’s security structure and the position of these countries in West Asian equations. Can this agreement become a genuine collective defense mechanism, or does it have more of a political and deterrent function than creating new military capacity?
SCFR Online – Opinion: The continuation of the US war against Iran, in addition to increasing operational costs, has called into question the actual capacity of the American arsenal to simultaneously fulfill security commitments on multiple fronts; an issue that affects deterrence, defense production capacity, and Washington’s resource prioritization.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The Russia-Ukraine war and the war of the United States and the Israeli regime against Iran have been formed with different objectives and actors, but field and political developments indicate that they are not entirely separate from one another.
SCFR Online – Opinion: On Friday, August 7, the heads of state of three countries – Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan – signed a text under the title “Makkah Joint Defense Agreement.”
Strategic Council Online – Note: The initiative to revive the Hejaz Railway, beyond being a transportation project, constitutes an attempt to redefine geopolitics, the economy, and Turkey’s regional position; however, its realization appears to face significant financial, security, and institutional challenges.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The Strait of Hormuz crisis is no longer merely the consequence of a military confrontation, but rather a sign of the transition from the US-centered maritime order to a new energy security structure involving the participation of emerging and influential powers.
Strategic Council Online – Analysis: On the verge of finalizing the Baku-Yerevan peace agreement, the recent remarks by Mnatsakan Safaryan, Armenia’s Deputy Foreign Minister, regarding the potential handover of the “logistical management” of the Zangezur route to a foreign company have pushed the status of this 32-kilometer strip into a critical phase. The discussion of a foreign operator’s involvement coincides with the meeting between Nikol Pashinyan and Ilham Aliyev in Abu Dhabi—a meeting that, according to regional media, primarily focused on this blocked route.
Online Strategic Council – Commentary: In recent weeks, as part of advancing the so-called “New Middle East” plan by the U.S. and the Zionist regime in the region, and following the 12-day war against Iran, Washington and Tel Aviv have focused on Iraq and are pursuing a project to destabilize the country.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: A senior European affairs analyst stated that the nuclear deterrence agreement between Britain and France marks a turning point in Europe’s security architecture. This pact not only addresses immediate threats, including those posed by Russia, but also lays the groundwork for long-term cooperation in cyber, space, and military domains. The success of this collaboration depends on the two nations’ commitment to fulfilling existing obligations and actively participating in new security arrangements.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Friday, July 11, 2025, marks a turning point in the history of regional developments, as the issue of disarmament of PKK forces was finally operationalized following the call and video message of their imprisoned leader (Apo), Abdullah Öcalan (who has been held in a prison near Istanbul for 26 years). In a symbolic ceremony in Sulaymaniyah, 15 female fighters and 15 male fighters burned and destroyed their weapons.
Strategic Council Online–Opinion: Since the beginning of the 12-day war, officials of the Zionist regime have explicitly admitted to their attempts to assassinate senior officials of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The fact that such a criminal act has not been met with any protest from the international community is one of the wonders of our time.
Strategic Council Online– Interview: A researcher on West Asian affairs stated that following the end of the 12-day war between the Israeli regime and Iran, which began on June 12 with the regime’s aggressive attacks on our country’s soil, resulting in the martyrdom of several military commanders, nuclear scientists, and even civilians, many questions arose. Among them was how Iran managed to shift the regional balance of power in its favor despite the extensive attacks by the Israeli regime on our country.
Strategic Council Online– Analysis: Following the ceasefire between the Zionist regime and Lebanon in December 2024, the issue of disarming Lebanon’s Hezbollah has been thoughtfully placed on the agenda of the U.S. government and the Zionist regime.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: A former Iranian diplomat remarked that upholding and steadfastly standing to benefit from the right to peaceful nuclear technology reflects the continued will of the Iranian nation for national development.
Strategic Council Online– Opinion: From the past to the present, there has been a close relationship between technology and international relations. From the introduction of the steam engine to the emergence of the telephone and radio, significant milestones were achieved that enabled faster and more direct communication, reducing the need for intermediaries and diplomatic bureaucracy. The development and deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) systems also have the potential to transform various aspects of human life, much like climate change did decades ago in the international system. The reason AI impacts the international system, particularly in diplomacy, is that politics and political issues are among the most complex human behaviors, and this complexity reaches its peak in the international arena.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: An international affairs analyst stated that the contemporary world is transitioning toward a multipolar order in which major powers such as the United States, China, and Russia are engaged in a complex competition to preserve or expand their global influence. In this context, Iran, as a key player in the region and the Islamic world with significant strategic capabilities—including membership in BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)—can leverage these developments to strengthen its position.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The future of the so-called Trump peace plan for Gaza, despite claims of an agreement on Hamas’s disarmament, remains shrouded in ambiguity due to structural deficiencies and opposition from key actors.
SCFR Online – Opinion: An examination of the mechanisms of the Israeli regime’s influence in the United States depicts a complex picture of shared interests, strategic dependencies, and the limitations of this relationship.
SCFR Online – Interview: The signing of the Makkah agreement between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey has raised questions about the future of the region’s security structure and the position of these countries in West Asian equations. Can this agreement become a genuine collective defense mechanism, or does it have more of a political and deterrent function than creating new military capacity?
SCFR Online – Opinion: The continuation of the US war against Iran, in addition to increasing operational costs, has called into question the actual capacity of the American arsenal to simultaneously fulfill security commitments on multiple fronts; an issue that affects deterrence, defense production capacity, and Washington’s resource prioritization.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The Russia-Ukraine war and the war of the United States and the Israeli regime against Iran have been formed with different objectives and actors, but field and political developments indicate that they are not entirely separate from one another.
SCFR Online – Opinion: On Friday, August 7, the heads of state of three countries – Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan – signed a text under the title “Makkah Joint Defense Agreement.”
Strategic Council Online – Note: The initiative to revive the Hejaz Railway, beyond being a transportation project, constitutes an attempt to redefine geopolitics, the economy, and Turkey’s regional position; however, its realization appears to face significant financial, security, and institutional challenges.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The Strait of Hormuz crisis is no longer merely the consequence of a military confrontation, but rather a sign of the transition from the US-centered maritime order to a new energy security structure involving the participation of emerging and influential powers.