Strategic Council Online – Opinion: In recent years, relations between China and the European Union, particularly from the second half of 2025 to the beginning of 2026, have entered a new phase that can be described as a form of “cautious and pragmatic engagement,” one that is founded more on mutual non-harm than on deep strategic advancements.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: The recent visit of the President of Iran to Islamabad, which went beyond a conventional diplomatic meeting, is regarded as a fundamental step towards deepening and expanding bilateral strategic relations as well as influencing the regional balance of power. This visit took place at a time when the region and the world are witnessing rapid and complex developments, and Iran seeks to redefine and strengthen its axes of cooperation with its traditional and regional partners.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: The Secretary of the Political Economy Department of the Iranian Association of West Asian Studies (IAWAS) said that the Zionist regime was the tenth destination for the export of Turkish goods in 2022 and noted: Although there are political tensions between Ankara and Tel Aviv, the common economic and security interests have Turkey to maintain its bilateral relations with the Zionist regime. Erdogan cares about the ties with the Zionist regime.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on the Middle East affairs, commenting on the grounds for economic cooperation between Iran and the Axis of Resistance countries, especially Iraq, said: Unlike some media scene setting, there is a great potential for economic cooperation between Tehran and Baghdad, much of which have been exploited.
Strategic Council Online-Interview: Former director of the Logistics Headquarter of Afghanistan at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs says given the recent political developments in Afghanistan, even though we may see ups and downs in economic ties, Afghanistan cannot ignore its dealings with Iran even under the worst circumstances.