SCFRonline – Opinion: The increase in public distrust of the French judicial system, which in recent surveys has reached approximately two-thirds of citizens, should be analyzed within a framework broader than temporary dissatisfaction or an emotional reaction to a particular criminal case.
SCFRonline– Opinion: Iran’s geopolitical power is not limited solely to oil and the Strait of Hormuz; the unintended emergence of disruptions in the future global food and energy security chains can also demonstrate Iran’s strategic importance.
SCFR Online – Opinion: Competition among great powers is no longer solely about oil; rather, control over rare minerals has now become the most important geopolitical arena for the global economy and technology.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The confrontation between Iran and the West has moved beyond traditional military arenas and now continues in the realm of perception, data, and artificial intelligence.
SCFR Online – Opinion: Iran’s display of power in the recent imposed war and Washington’s turning away from its traditional allies have pushed Persian Gulf countries toward new partners in the East.
SCFR Online–Opinion: By providing an extensive network of social, healthcare, educational, and post-war reconstruction services, Hezbollah has established a strong social base for itself among Lebanon’s Shiites and Sunnis, and even beyond that, among other segments of Lebanese society, including Christians. Hezbollah has never been an external actor imposed upon Lebanon; rather, it is a phenomenon fundamentally born out of the occupation and crimes of the Zionist regime and itself influenced by popular resistance.
SCFR Online– Opinion: Security and military developments in the region over recent months indicate that the ongoing crises and wars in Gaza, southern Lebanon, and parts of Syrian territory encompass broader dimensions of geopolitical and geostrategic transformations. In this context, the increased military presence and control of the Zionist regime over parts of the territories of these areas, along with proposals regarding the creation of buffer zones or even the expansion of security borders, have raised serious questions about the future of the regional order and its consequences for the countries of West Asia.
SCFR Online – Note: Articles from Western think tanks confirm that, contrary to Western assumptions, the war has failed to cause Iran’s economy to collapse, and this situation has led Washington to seek a pathway for exiting the quagmire.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: The expansion of the BRICS group, particularly with the addition of influential powers such as Iran, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Egypt, has sparked a wave of concern in American policymaking circles, especially among conservative factions symbolized by Donald Trump. This fear does not stem merely from the increase in membership. Still, it is rooted in the coalition’s potential to challenge the Western-led economic and political order—particularly the dollar’s exclusive status as the global reserve and exchange currency.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: A senior international affairs analyst stated that the Israeli regime’s 12-day war against Iran in June 2025 has pushed its economy to a fragile point. A 16.2% decline in exports to $3.6 billion is just the tip of the iceberg of the crisis. Simultaneously, global isolation and the continued widening of crimes in Gaza have placed an additional burden on its economy. The weakening of the shekel against the dollar and the destruction of key infrastructure have plunged the Israeli regime’s economy into a whirlpool of a 20.6% trade deficit and a 3.4% drop in six-month exports to $26.97 billion. A 5% increase in imports has further exacerbated the pressure. This crisis, rooted in the Israeli regime’s military adventurism and global isolation, has driven it toward dependence on foreign aid and social collapse.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: A senior European affairs analyst stated that Germany’s support for the Israeli regime in the 12-day war against Iran stems from its historical commitment to this regime. Friedrich Merz, Germany’s Chancellor from the Christian Democratic Party, firmly backed the Israeli regime’s attacks on Iran in June 2025, calling them a “dirty job for everyone’s benefit” and part of the Israeli regime’s “self-defense.” This stance is rooted in Germany’s historical commitment to the security of the Israeli regime (Staatsräson), which has been reinforced since the Holocaust and Angela Merkel’s 2008 speech at the Knesset. At the G7 summit and a conference in Berlin, Merz cited Iran’s underground facilities, arguing that the attacks were necessary to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. Germany’s Foreign Minister, Johann Wadephul, also reiterated support for the Israeli regime’s “right to self-defense.” This position has faced domestic and international criticism. Germany’s unconditional support, aligned with Western geopolitical interests against Iran, signals a shift toward a more aggressive foreign policy. This stance has sparked criticism both at home and abroad.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: An international affairs expert stated that the recent attacks by the Israeli regime and the U.S. against Iran’s nuclear facilities are the primary challenge to future cooperation between Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
Strategic Council Online– Opinion Significant advancements in artificial intelligence have created new and sometimes concerning capabilities across various fields, including the military domain. AI, which is inherently meant to serve human welfare, comfort, and progress, is increasingly being utilized in the military programs of major powers and disruptive actors worldwide, particularly in West Asia.
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–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 – 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.
SCFRonline – Opinion: The increase in public distrust of the French judicial system, which in recent surveys has reached approximately two-thirds of citizens, should be analyzed within a framework broader than temporary dissatisfaction or an emotional reaction to a particular criminal case.
SCFRonline– Opinion: Iran’s geopolitical power is not limited solely to oil and the Strait of Hormuz; the unintended emergence of disruptions in the future global food and energy security chains can also demonstrate Iran’s strategic importance.
SCFR Online – Opinion: Competition among great powers is no longer solely about oil; rather, control over rare minerals has now become the most important geopolitical arena for the global economy and technology.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The confrontation between Iran and the West has moved beyond traditional military arenas and now continues in the realm of perception, data, and artificial intelligence.
SCFR Online – Opinion: Iran’s display of power in the recent imposed war and Washington’s turning away from its traditional allies have pushed Persian Gulf countries toward new partners in the East.
SCFR Online–Opinion: By providing an extensive network of social, healthcare, educational, and post-war reconstruction services, Hezbollah has established a strong social base for itself among Lebanon’s Shiites and Sunnis, and even beyond that, among other segments of Lebanese society, including Christians. Hezbollah has never been an external actor imposed upon Lebanon; rather, it is a phenomenon fundamentally born out of the occupation and crimes of the Zionist regime and itself influenced by popular resistance.
SCFR Online– Opinion: Security and military developments in the region over recent months indicate that the ongoing crises and wars in Gaza, southern Lebanon, and parts of Syrian territory encompass broader dimensions of geopolitical and geostrategic transformations. In this context, the increased military presence and control of the Zionist regime over parts of the territories of these areas, along with proposals regarding the creation of buffer zones or even the expansion of security borders, have raised serious questions about the future of the regional order and its consequences for the countries of West Asia.
SCFR Online – Note: Articles from Western think tanks confirm that, contrary to Western assumptions, the war has failed to cause Iran’s economy to collapse, and this situation has led Washington to seek a pathway for exiting the quagmire.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: The expansion of the BRICS group, particularly with the addition of influential powers such as Iran, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Egypt, has sparked a wave of concern in American policymaking circles, especially among conservative factions symbolized by Donald Trump. This fear does not stem merely from the increase in membership. Still, it is rooted in the coalition’s potential to challenge the Western-led economic and political order—particularly the dollar’s exclusive status as the global reserve and exchange currency.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: A senior international affairs analyst stated that the Israeli regime’s 12-day war against Iran in June 2025 has pushed its economy to a fragile point. A 16.2% decline in exports to $3.6 billion is just the tip of the iceberg of the crisis. Simultaneously, global isolation and the continued widening of crimes in Gaza have placed an additional burden on its economy. The weakening of the shekel against the dollar and the destruction of key infrastructure have plunged the Israeli regime’s economy into a whirlpool of a 20.6% trade deficit and a 3.4% drop in six-month exports to $26.97 billion. A 5% increase in imports has further exacerbated the pressure. This crisis, rooted in the Israeli regime’s military adventurism and global isolation, has driven it toward dependence on foreign aid and social collapse.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: A senior European affairs analyst stated that Germany’s support for the Israeli regime in the 12-day war against Iran stems from its historical commitment to this regime. Friedrich Merz, Germany’s Chancellor from the Christian Democratic Party, firmly backed the Israeli regime’s attacks on Iran in June 2025, calling them a “dirty job for everyone’s benefit” and part of the Israeli regime’s “self-defense.” This stance is rooted in Germany’s historical commitment to the security of the Israeli regime (Staatsräson), which has been reinforced since the Holocaust and Angela Merkel’s 2008 speech at the Knesset. At the G7 summit and a conference in Berlin, Merz cited Iran’s underground facilities, arguing that the attacks were necessary to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. Germany’s Foreign Minister, Johann Wadephul, also reiterated support for the Israeli regime’s “right to self-defense.” This position has faced domestic and international criticism. Germany’s unconditional support, aligned with Western geopolitical interests against Iran, signals a shift toward a more aggressive foreign policy. This stance has sparked criticism both at home and abroad.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: An international affairs expert stated that the recent attacks by the Israeli regime and the U.S. against Iran’s nuclear facilities are the primary challenge to future cooperation between Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
Strategic Council Online– Opinion Significant advancements in artificial intelligence have created new and sometimes concerning capabilities across various fields, including the military domain. AI, which is inherently meant to serve human welfare, comfort, and progress, is increasingly being utilized in the military programs of major powers and disruptive actors worldwide, particularly in West Asia.
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–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 – 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: The expansion of the BRICS group, particularly with the addition of influential powers such as Iran, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Egypt, has sparked a wave of concern in American policymaking circles, especially among conservative factions symbolized by Donald Trump. This fear does not stem merely from the increase in membership. Still, it is rooted in the coalition’s potential to challenge the Western-led economic and political order—particularly the dollar’s exclusive status as the global reserve and exchange currency.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: A senior international affairs analyst stated that the Israeli regime’s 12-day war against Iran in June 2025 has pushed its economy to a fragile point. A 16.2% decline in exports to $3.6 billion is just the tip of the iceberg of the crisis. Simultaneously, global isolation and the continued widening of crimes in Gaza have placed an additional burden on its economy. The weakening of the shekel against the dollar and the destruction of key infrastructure have plunged the Israeli regime’s economy into a whirlpool of a 20.6% trade deficit and a 3.4% drop in six-month exports to $26.97 billion. A 5% increase in imports has further exacerbated the pressure. This crisis, rooted in the Israeli regime’s military adventurism and global isolation, has driven it toward dependence on foreign aid and social collapse.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: A senior European affairs analyst stated that Germany’s support for the Israeli regime in the 12-day war against Iran stems from its historical commitment to this regime. Friedrich Merz, Germany’s Chancellor from the Christian Democratic Party, firmly backed the Israeli regime’s attacks on Iran in June 2025, calling them a “dirty job for everyone’s benefit” and part of the Israeli regime’s “self-defense.” This stance is rooted in Germany’s historical commitment to the security of the Israeli regime (Staatsräson), which has been reinforced since the Holocaust and Angela Merkel’s 2008 speech at the Knesset. At the G7 summit and a conference in Berlin, Merz cited Iran’s underground facilities, arguing that the attacks were necessary to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. Germany’s Foreign Minister, Johann Wadephul, also reiterated support for the Israeli regime’s “right to self-defense.” This position has faced domestic and international criticism. Germany’s unconditional support, aligned with Western geopolitical interests against Iran, signals a shift toward a more aggressive foreign policy. This stance has sparked criticism both at home and abroad.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: An international affairs expert stated that the recent attacks by the Israeli regime and the U.S. against Iran’s nuclear facilities are the primary challenge to future cooperation between Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
Strategic Council Online– Opinion Significant advancements in artificial intelligence have created new and sometimes concerning capabilities across various fields, including the military domain. AI, which is inherently meant to serve human welfare, comfort, and progress, is increasingly being utilized in the military programs of major powers and disruptive actors worldwide, particularly in West Asia.
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–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 – 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.
SCFRonline – Opinion: The increase in public distrust of the French judicial system, which in recent surveys has reached approximately two-thirds of citizens, should be analyzed within a framework broader than temporary dissatisfaction or an emotional reaction to a particular criminal case.
SCFRonline– Opinion: Iran’s geopolitical power is not limited solely to oil and the Strait of Hormuz; the unintended emergence of disruptions in the future global food and energy security chains can also demonstrate Iran’s strategic importance.
SCFR Online – Opinion: Competition among great powers is no longer solely about oil; rather, control over rare minerals has now become the most important geopolitical arena for the global economy and technology.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The confrontation between Iran and the West has moved beyond traditional military arenas and now continues in the realm of perception, data, and artificial intelligence.
SCFR Online – Opinion: Iran’s display of power in the recent imposed war and Washington’s turning away from its traditional allies have pushed Persian Gulf countries toward new partners in the East.
SCFR Online–Opinion: By providing an extensive network of social, healthcare, educational, and post-war reconstruction services, Hezbollah has established a strong social base for itself among Lebanon’s Shiites and Sunnis, and even beyond that, among other segments of Lebanese society, including Christians. Hezbollah has never been an external actor imposed upon Lebanon; rather, it is a phenomenon fundamentally born out of the occupation and crimes of the Zionist regime and itself influenced by popular resistance.
SCFR Online– Opinion: Security and military developments in the region over recent months indicate that the ongoing crises and wars in Gaza, southern Lebanon, and parts of Syrian territory encompass broader dimensions of geopolitical and geostrategic transformations. In this context, the increased military presence and control of the Zionist regime over parts of the territories of these areas, along with proposals regarding the creation of buffer zones or even the expansion of security borders, have raised serious questions about the future of the regional order and its consequences for the countries of West Asia.
SCFR Online – Note: Articles from Western think tanks confirm that, contrary to Western assumptions, the war has failed to cause Iran’s economy to collapse, and this situation has led Washington to seek a pathway for exiting the quagmire.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: The expansion of the BRICS group, particularly with the addition of influential powers such as Iran, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Egypt, has sparked a wave of concern in American policymaking circles, especially among conservative factions symbolized by Donald Trump. This fear does not stem merely from the increase in membership. Still, it is rooted in the coalition’s potential to challenge the Western-led economic and political order—particularly the dollar’s exclusive status as the global reserve and exchange currency.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: A senior international affairs analyst stated that the Israeli regime’s 12-day war against Iran in June 2025 has pushed its economy to a fragile point. A 16.2% decline in exports to $3.6 billion is just the tip of the iceberg of the crisis. Simultaneously, global isolation and the continued widening of crimes in Gaza have placed an additional burden on its economy. The weakening of the shekel against the dollar and the destruction of key infrastructure have plunged the Israeli regime’s economy into a whirlpool of a 20.6% trade deficit and a 3.4% drop in six-month exports to $26.97 billion. A 5% increase in imports has further exacerbated the pressure. This crisis, rooted in the Israeli regime’s military adventurism and global isolation, has driven it toward dependence on foreign aid and social collapse.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: A senior European affairs analyst stated that Germany’s support for the Israeli regime in the 12-day war against Iran stems from its historical commitment to this regime. Friedrich Merz, Germany’s Chancellor from the Christian Democratic Party, firmly backed the Israeli regime’s attacks on Iran in June 2025, calling them a “dirty job for everyone’s benefit” and part of the Israeli regime’s “self-defense.” This stance is rooted in Germany’s historical commitment to the security of the Israeli regime (Staatsräson), which has been reinforced since the Holocaust and Angela Merkel’s 2008 speech at the Knesset. At the G7 summit and a conference in Berlin, Merz cited Iran’s underground facilities, arguing that the attacks were necessary to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. Germany’s Foreign Minister, Johann Wadephul, also reiterated support for the Israeli regime’s “right to self-defense.” This position has faced domestic and international criticism. Germany’s unconditional support, aligned with Western geopolitical interests against Iran, signals a shift toward a more aggressive foreign policy. This stance has sparked criticism both at home and abroad.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: An international affairs expert stated that the recent attacks by the Israeli regime and the U.S. against Iran’s nuclear facilities are the primary challenge to future cooperation between Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
Strategic Council Online– Opinion Significant advancements in artificial intelligence have created new and sometimes concerning capabilities across various fields, including the military domain. AI, which is inherently meant to serve human welfare, comfort, and progress, is increasingly being utilized in the military programs of major powers and disruptive actors worldwide, particularly in West Asia.
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–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 – 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.
SCFRonline – Opinion: The increase in public distrust of the French judicial system, which in recent surveys has reached approximately two-thirds of citizens, should be analyzed within a framework broader than temporary dissatisfaction or an emotional reaction to a particular criminal case.
SCFRonline– Opinion: Iran’s geopolitical power is not limited solely to oil and the Strait of Hormuz; the unintended emergence of disruptions in the future global food and energy security chains can also demonstrate Iran’s strategic importance.
SCFR Online – Opinion: Competition among great powers is no longer solely about oil; rather, control over rare minerals has now become the most important geopolitical arena for the global economy and technology.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The confrontation between Iran and the West has moved beyond traditional military arenas and now continues in the realm of perception, data, and artificial intelligence.
SCFR Online – Opinion: Iran’s display of power in the recent imposed war and Washington’s turning away from its traditional allies have pushed Persian Gulf countries toward new partners in the East.
SCFR Online–Opinion: By providing an extensive network of social, healthcare, educational, and post-war reconstruction services, Hezbollah has established a strong social base for itself among Lebanon’s Shiites and Sunnis, and even beyond that, among other segments of Lebanese society, including Christians. Hezbollah has never been an external actor imposed upon Lebanon; rather, it is a phenomenon fundamentally born out of the occupation and crimes of the Zionist regime and itself influenced by popular resistance.
SCFR Online– Opinion: Security and military developments in the region over recent months indicate that the ongoing crises and wars in Gaza, southern Lebanon, and parts of Syrian territory encompass broader dimensions of geopolitical and geostrategic transformations. In this context, the increased military presence and control of the Zionist regime over parts of the territories of these areas, along with proposals regarding the creation of buffer zones or even the expansion of security borders, have raised serious questions about the future of the regional order and its consequences for the countries of West Asia.
SCFR Online – Note: Articles from Western think tanks confirm that, contrary to Western assumptions, the war has failed to cause Iran’s economy to collapse, and this situation has led Washington to seek a pathway for exiting the quagmire.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: The expansion of the BRICS group, particularly with the addition of influential powers such as Iran, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Egypt, has sparked a wave of concern in American policymaking circles, especially among conservative factions symbolized by Donald Trump. This fear does not stem merely from the increase in membership. Still, it is rooted in the coalition’s potential to challenge the Western-led economic and political order—particularly the dollar’s exclusive status as the global reserve and exchange currency.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: A senior international affairs analyst stated that the Israeli regime’s 12-day war against Iran in June 2025 has pushed its economy to a fragile point. A 16.2% decline in exports to $3.6 billion is just the tip of the iceberg of the crisis. Simultaneously, global isolation and the continued widening of crimes in Gaza have placed an additional burden on its economy. The weakening of the shekel against the dollar and the destruction of key infrastructure have plunged the Israeli regime’s economy into a whirlpool of a 20.6% trade deficit and a 3.4% drop in six-month exports to $26.97 billion. A 5% increase in imports has further exacerbated the pressure. This crisis, rooted in the Israeli regime’s military adventurism and global isolation, has driven it toward dependence on foreign aid and social collapse.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: A senior European affairs analyst stated that Germany’s support for the Israeli regime in the 12-day war against Iran stems from its historical commitment to this regime. Friedrich Merz, Germany’s Chancellor from the Christian Democratic Party, firmly backed the Israeli regime’s attacks on Iran in June 2025, calling them a “dirty job for everyone’s benefit” and part of the Israeli regime’s “self-defense.” This stance is rooted in Germany’s historical commitment to the security of the Israeli regime (Staatsräson), which has been reinforced since the Holocaust and Angela Merkel’s 2008 speech at the Knesset. At the G7 summit and a conference in Berlin, Merz cited Iran’s underground facilities, arguing that the attacks were necessary to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. Germany’s Foreign Minister, Johann Wadephul, also reiterated support for the Israeli regime’s “right to self-defense.” This position has faced domestic and international criticism. Germany’s unconditional support, aligned with Western geopolitical interests against Iran, signals a shift toward a more aggressive foreign policy. This stance has sparked criticism both at home and abroad.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: An international affairs expert stated that the recent attacks by the Israeli regime and the U.S. against Iran’s nuclear facilities are the primary challenge to future cooperation between Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
Strategic Council Online– Opinion Significant advancements in artificial intelligence have created new and sometimes concerning capabilities across various fields, including the military domain. AI, which is inherently meant to serve human welfare, comfort, and progress, is increasingly being utilized in the military programs of major powers and disruptive actors worldwide, particularly in West Asia.
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–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 – 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.
SCFRonline – Opinion: The increase in public distrust of the French judicial system, which in recent surveys has reached approximately two-thirds of citizens, should be analyzed within a framework broader than temporary dissatisfaction or an emotional reaction to a particular criminal case.
SCFRonline– Opinion: Iran’s geopolitical power is not limited solely to oil and the Strait of Hormuz; the unintended emergence of disruptions in the future global food and energy security chains can also demonstrate Iran’s strategic importance.
SCFR Online – Opinion: Competition among great powers is no longer solely about oil; rather, control over rare minerals has now become the most important geopolitical arena for the global economy and technology.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The confrontation between Iran and the West has moved beyond traditional military arenas and now continues in the realm of perception, data, and artificial intelligence.
SCFR Online – Opinion: Iran’s display of power in the recent imposed war and Washington’s turning away from its traditional allies have pushed Persian Gulf countries toward new partners in the East.
SCFR Online–Opinion: By providing an extensive network of social, healthcare, educational, and post-war reconstruction services, Hezbollah has established a strong social base for itself among Lebanon’s Shiites and Sunnis, and even beyond that, among other segments of Lebanese society, including Christians. Hezbollah has never been an external actor imposed upon Lebanon; rather, it is a phenomenon fundamentally born out of the occupation and crimes of the Zionist regime and itself influenced by popular resistance.
SCFR Online– Opinion: Security and military developments in the region over recent months indicate that the ongoing crises and wars in Gaza, southern Lebanon, and parts of Syrian territory encompass broader dimensions of geopolitical and geostrategic transformations. In this context, the increased military presence and control of the Zionist regime over parts of the territories of these areas, along with proposals regarding the creation of buffer zones or even the expansion of security borders, have raised serious questions about the future of the regional order and its consequences for the countries of West Asia.
SCFR Online – Note: Articles from Western think tanks confirm that, contrary to Western assumptions, the war has failed to cause Iran’s economy to collapse, and this situation has led Washington to seek a pathway for exiting the quagmire.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: The expansion of the BRICS group, particularly with the addition of influential powers such as Iran, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Egypt, has sparked a wave of concern in American policymaking circles, especially among conservative factions symbolized by Donald Trump. This fear does not stem merely from the increase in membership. Still, it is rooted in the coalition’s potential to challenge the Western-led economic and political order—particularly the dollar’s exclusive status as the global reserve and exchange currency.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: A senior international affairs analyst stated that the Israeli regime’s 12-day war against Iran in June 2025 has pushed its economy to a fragile point. A 16.2% decline in exports to $3.6 billion is just the tip of the iceberg of the crisis. Simultaneously, global isolation and the continued widening of crimes in Gaza have placed an additional burden on its economy. The weakening of the shekel against the dollar and the destruction of key infrastructure have plunged the Israeli regime’s economy into a whirlpool of a 20.6% trade deficit and a 3.4% drop in six-month exports to $26.97 billion. A 5% increase in imports has further exacerbated the pressure. This crisis, rooted in the Israeli regime’s military adventurism and global isolation, has driven it toward dependence on foreign aid and social collapse.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: A senior European affairs analyst stated that Germany’s support for the Israeli regime in the 12-day war against Iran stems from its historical commitment to this regime. Friedrich Merz, Germany’s Chancellor from the Christian Democratic Party, firmly backed the Israeli regime’s attacks on Iran in June 2025, calling them a “dirty job for everyone’s benefit” and part of the Israeli regime’s “self-defense.” This stance is rooted in Germany’s historical commitment to the security of the Israeli regime (Staatsräson), which has been reinforced since the Holocaust and Angela Merkel’s 2008 speech at the Knesset. At the G7 summit and a conference in Berlin, Merz cited Iran’s underground facilities, arguing that the attacks were necessary to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. Germany’s Foreign Minister, Johann Wadephul, also reiterated support for the Israeli regime’s “right to self-defense.” This position has faced domestic and international criticism. Germany’s unconditional support, aligned with Western geopolitical interests against Iran, signals a shift toward a more aggressive foreign policy. This stance has sparked criticism both at home and abroad.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: An international affairs expert stated that the recent attacks by the Israeli regime and the U.S. against Iran’s nuclear facilities are the primary challenge to future cooperation between Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
Strategic Council Online– Opinion Significant advancements in artificial intelligence have created new and sometimes concerning capabilities across various fields, including the military domain. AI, which is inherently meant to serve human welfare, comfort, and progress, is increasingly being utilized in the military programs of major powers and disruptive actors worldwide, particularly in West Asia.
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–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 – 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.
SCFRonline – Opinion: The increase in public distrust of the French judicial system, which in recent surveys has reached approximately two-thirds of citizens, should be analyzed within a framework broader than temporary dissatisfaction or an emotional reaction to a particular criminal case.
SCFRonline– Opinion: Iran’s geopolitical power is not limited solely to oil and the Strait of Hormuz; the unintended emergence of disruptions in the future global food and energy security chains can also demonstrate Iran’s strategic importance.
SCFR Online – Opinion: Competition among great powers is no longer solely about oil; rather, control over rare minerals has now become the most important geopolitical arena for the global economy and technology.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The confrontation between Iran and the West has moved beyond traditional military arenas and now continues in the realm of perception, data, and artificial intelligence.
SCFR Online – Opinion: Iran’s display of power in the recent imposed war and Washington’s turning away from its traditional allies have pushed Persian Gulf countries toward new partners in the East.
SCFR Online–Opinion: By providing an extensive network of social, healthcare, educational, and post-war reconstruction services, Hezbollah has established a strong social base for itself among Lebanon’s Shiites and Sunnis, and even beyond that, among other segments of Lebanese society, including Christians. Hezbollah has never been an external actor imposed upon Lebanon; rather, it is a phenomenon fundamentally born out of the occupation and crimes of the Zionist regime and itself influenced by popular resistance.
SCFR Online– Opinion: Security and military developments in the region over recent months indicate that the ongoing crises and wars in Gaza, southern Lebanon, and parts of Syrian territory encompass broader dimensions of geopolitical and geostrategic transformations. In this context, the increased military presence and control of the Zionist regime over parts of the territories of these areas, along with proposals regarding the creation of buffer zones or even the expansion of security borders, have raised serious questions about the future of the regional order and its consequences for the countries of West Asia.
SCFR Online – Note: Articles from Western think tanks confirm that, contrary to Western assumptions, the war has failed to cause Iran’s economy to collapse, and this situation has led Washington to seek a pathway for exiting the quagmire.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: The expansion of the BRICS group, particularly with the addition of influential powers such as Iran, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Egypt, has sparked a wave of concern in American policymaking circles, especially among conservative factions symbolized by Donald Trump. This fear does not stem merely from the increase in membership. Still, it is rooted in the coalition’s potential to challenge the Western-led economic and political order—particularly the dollar’s exclusive status as the global reserve and exchange currency.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: A senior international affairs analyst stated that the Israeli regime’s 12-day war against Iran in June 2025 has pushed its economy to a fragile point. A 16.2% decline in exports to $3.6 billion is just the tip of the iceberg of the crisis. Simultaneously, global isolation and the continued widening of crimes in Gaza have placed an additional burden on its economy. The weakening of the shekel against the dollar and the destruction of key infrastructure have plunged the Israeli regime’s economy into a whirlpool of a 20.6% trade deficit and a 3.4% drop in six-month exports to $26.97 billion. A 5% increase in imports has further exacerbated the pressure. This crisis, rooted in the Israeli regime’s military adventurism and global isolation, has driven it toward dependence on foreign aid and social collapse.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: A senior European affairs analyst stated that Germany’s support for the Israeli regime in the 12-day war against Iran stems from its historical commitment to this regime. Friedrich Merz, Germany’s Chancellor from the Christian Democratic Party, firmly backed the Israeli regime’s attacks on Iran in June 2025, calling them a “dirty job for everyone’s benefit” and part of the Israeli regime’s “self-defense.” This stance is rooted in Germany’s historical commitment to the security of the Israeli regime (Staatsräson), which has been reinforced since the Holocaust and Angela Merkel’s 2008 speech at the Knesset. At the G7 summit and a conference in Berlin, Merz cited Iran’s underground facilities, arguing that the attacks were necessary to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. Germany’s Foreign Minister, Johann Wadephul, also reiterated support for the Israeli regime’s “right to self-defense.” This position has faced domestic and international criticism. Germany’s unconditional support, aligned with Western geopolitical interests against Iran, signals a shift toward a more aggressive foreign policy. This stance has sparked criticism both at home and abroad.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: An international affairs expert stated that the recent attacks by the Israeli regime and the U.S. against Iran’s nuclear facilities are the primary challenge to future cooperation between Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
Strategic Council Online– Opinion Significant advancements in artificial intelligence have created new and sometimes concerning capabilities across various fields, including the military domain. AI, which is inherently meant to serve human welfare, comfort, and progress, is increasingly being utilized in the military programs of major powers and disruptive actors worldwide, particularly in West Asia.
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–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 – 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.
SCFRonline – Opinion: The increase in public distrust of the French judicial system, which in recent surveys has reached approximately two-thirds of citizens, should be analyzed within a framework broader than temporary dissatisfaction or an emotional reaction to a particular criminal case.
SCFRonline– Opinion: Iran’s geopolitical power is not limited solely to oil and the Strait of Hormuz; the unintended emergence of disruptions in the future global food and energy security chains can also demonstrate Iran’s strategic importance.
SCFR Online – Opinion: Competition among great powers is no longer solely about oil; rather, control over rare minerals has now become the most important geopolitical arena for the global economy and technology.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The confrontation between Iran and the West has moved beyond traditional military arenas and now continues in the realm of perception, data, and artificial intelligence.
SCFR Online – Opinion: Iran’s display of power in the recent imposed war and Washington’s turning away from its traditional allies have pushed Persian Gulf countries toward new partners in the East.
SCFR Online–Opinion: By providing an extensive network of social, healthcare, educational, and post-war reconstruction services, Hezbollah has established a strong social base for itself among Lebanon’s Shiites and Sunnis, and even beyond that, among other segments of Lebanese society, including Christians. Hezbollah has never been an external actor imposed upon Lebanon; rather, it is a phenomenon fundamentally born out of the occupation and crimes of the Zionist regime and itself influenced by popular resistance.
SCFR Online– Opinion: Security and military developments in the region over recent months indicate that the ongoing crises and wars in Gaza, southern Lebanon, and parts of Syrian territory encompass broader dimensions of geopolitical and geostrategic transformations. In this context, the increased military presence and control of the Zionist regime over parts of the territories of these areas, along with proposals regarding the creation of buffer zones or even the expansion of security borders, have raised serious questions about the future of the regional order and its consequences for the countries of West Asia.
SCFR Online – Note: Articles from Western think tanks confirm that, contrary to Western assumptions, the war has failed to cause Iran’s economy to collapse, and this situation has led Washington to seek a pathway for exiting the quagmire.