2026/01/07
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Western liberalism, which after the collapse of communism in the late twentieth century considered itself the undisputed victor of the world order and promised an ideal future in political, economic, and cultural dimensions, has faced a multitude of security, identity, and management crises in the twenty-first century; crises that have not only called into question the effectiveness of international institutions but have also pushed this order into a stage of transition and uncertainty.
2026/01/04
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: The new U.S. National Security Strategy, by abandoning a significant portion of multilateral commitments and relying on transactional logic, signals Washington’s entry into a new stage of power politics.
2026/01/02
Strategic Council Online – Interview: An international affairs expert stated that in recent years, the U.S. approach has shifted from a value-centered approach to security deal-making. This change means that, instead of emphasizing values such as democracy and human rights, the United States has adjusted its foreign policy to prioritize security interests, political bargaining, and expediency.
2025/12/25
Strategic Council Online – Note: Recent US movements in Lebanon indicate that Washington has likely distanced itself from the costly approach of disarming Hezbollah and has moved towards containing and managing its military capabilities.
2025/12/15
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: The new U.S. National Security Strategy document, which emphasizes the slogan “America First,” indicates that Washington has moved away from many previous patterns and shifted its focus from external interventions to the preservation of domestic security and the preservation of the Western Hemisphere. This document redefines threats, priorities, and America’s global role.
