2024/01/13
Strategic Council Online—Opinion– The passage of 21,000 vessels and the transit of 57% of the world’s energy through the Bab al-Mandeb route has turned this region into one of the most important routes for the transfer of goods globally. A considerable amount of crude oil, diesel, and other oil products from the Middle East are transported to Europe, and Russian oil goes to India and China through this route.
Mahmoud Fazeli—Analyst of international affairs
2023/10/17
Strategic Council Online – Interview: A university professor said that the escalation of misunderstandings and misinterpretations of Russia and Armenia of each other’s actions has strained the relations between the two countries. Apparently, they do not want to take a step towards resolving such misunderstandings and harmonizing views, adding that Russia should take an extensive view of this region to create a balance in the Caucasus and Central Asia.
2023/09/25
Strategic Council Online – Interview: A researcher of the Research Center of the Expediency Council, while emphasizing the importance of the recent meeting between the presidents of Turkey and Russia in Sochi, said: The crisis in Ukraine and the pressures of the West have negatively affected Turkey’s balanced approach towards the West and Russia, and that the Russians are doubtful about Turkey’s future policies.
2023/08/19
Strategic Council Online-Interview: An analyst of Russian issues emphasized that the West does not want to settle any of the dimensions of the Ukraine crisis and is only seeking the continuation and expansion of its dimensions because, according to the Russians, they did not fulfill the obligations they gave to Russia, and they have shown that they do not seek the interests of underdeveloped countries, especially in Africa.
2023/03/11
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: During Anthony Blinken’s two-day trip to Greece, defense and security issues were major part of his talks with Greek officials. The Greek side expressed interest in purchasing fifth generation of F-35 fighter jets, and the US Secretary of State, while expressing satisfaction with the decision of the Athens government, announced support of the US administration. It is expected that the official response of the United States to Greece’s request for the purchase of 20+20 F-35 fighter planes will be announced in early April.
Mahmoud Fazeli – International affairs analyst
