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Balancing in the chain of chokepoints; from sea-based deterrence to pluralistic diplomacy

Balancing in the chain of chokepoints; from sea-based deterrence to pluralistic diplomacy

2026/08/03

Strategic Council Online – Note: Recent developments in the political geography of West Asia, from rising tensions in the Persian Gulf to missile and drone activities in the Red Sea and the recent warning by Kaja Kallas, the European Union’s foreign policy chief, regarding the threat to freedom of navigation, indicate a key pattern shift; the US-Iran war has moved beyond the scope of a regional and local confrontation and has linked two vital passageways for the global economy: the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.

Indicators for Choosing Between War and Diplomacy

Indicators for Choosing Between War and Diplomacy

2026/07/23

SCFR Online – Opinion: Foreign policy analysis is valid when it evaluates decisions based on the information and circumstances prevailing at the time they were made, not on the basis of outcomes that only become apparent after the crisis has ended.

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Eurasia

Afghanistan’s Effective Role in the Economy of Eurasia

Afghanistan’s Effective Role in the Economy of Eurasia

2026/01/08

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A regional affairs researcher stated: Despite projects such as the Khaf-Herat railway and the Herat-Balkh-Mazar-i-Sharif corridor being on the agenda, insecurity and the absence of an inclusive government remain the most significant obstacles to realizing transit corridors and Afghanistan playing an effective role in the economy of Eurasia.

The Potential Role of Iran in the New Eurasian Order

The Potential Role of Iran in the New Eurasian Order

2026/01/04

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: With the Ukraine crisis continuing and Europe’s security limitations exposed, Iran has found an opportunity to reorganize its position in the new Eurasian order by leveraging its energy capacities and regional transport networks.

Iran’s Role in the Emerging Eurasian Order

Iran’s Role in the Emerging Eurasian Order

2025/10/21

Online Strategic Council – Interview: It is essential that Tehran, Moscow, and Beijing adopt a more coordinated approach in the face of Washington’s strategy to revive its influence in Eurasia.

Armenia’s Strategies to Solve Foreign Crises

Armenia’s Strategies to Solve Foreign Crises

2023/12/18

Strategic Council Online – The former head of the Caucasus Studies Foundation described signing the defense cooperation document between Yerevan and London for 2023 and 2024 as part of the Armenian government’s strategies to solve its foreign crises.

Greece; Europe’s Important Economic, Transportation, Strategic Gateway for India

Greece; Europe’s Important Economic, Transportation, Strategic Gateway for India

2023/09/09

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: During the visit of the Indian Prime Minister Modi to Greece, which is considered the first visit of the prime minister of that country after 1983, topics such as the gradual improvement of bilateral relations with Greece and a broad framework of bilateral cooperation focusing on the economic, tourism, agriculture, and defense sectors, establishing direct flights between the two countries and climate changes were discussed. Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis considers India a factor of peace and security and a bridge of cooperation between the three continents, considers this trip a “turning point,” and hopes that the relations will be upgraded to a “strategic partnership.” He has announced that the target of the conservative Greek government is to double the value of trade between the two countries in the next four years.
Mahmoud Fazeli – International affairs analyst

Turkey’s Macro Approach in Promoting Regional, European Policy; Interaction with Big Powers

Turkey’s Macro Approach in Promoting Regional, European Policy; Interaction with Big Powers

2023/07/26

Strategic Council Online – Interview: Secretary of the Turkish Studies Department at the Iranian Association of West Asian Studies said: Turkey is trying to pass through the tensions it experienced with some countries in the region and its neighbors in the past years and put the policy of reducing tension seriously on its agenda. The increase in tensions has negatively affected the country’s economy, and now Ankara is not in a good position to bear more costs.

A Glimpse at Developments of Intl. Order; a Year after Ukrainian War

A Glimpse at Developments of Intl. Order; a Year after Ukrainian War

2023/03/11

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An analyst of international affairs, saying that there is no sign of an end to the war in Ukraine in the current conditions, emphasized: Now the equations of the past are messed up and the new system is based on multilateralism and neutrality and relies on regionalism in which regional powers will cooperate and compete with each other at the international level.

Cold War Style U.S. Rhetoric against China & Russia and Its Outcomes

Cold War Style U.S. Rhetoric against China & Russia and Its Outcomes

2021/12/18

Strategic Council Online- Interview: Having stated that at present circumstance we witness a cold war between China and the U.S. and to a lesser degree between Russia and the U.S., an analyst of international affairs said:” the competition that exists between the U.S. on one side and Russia and China on the other side, will form the aspects of the future order which the world and the country will face.

Strategic Outcomes of Economic Cooperation between Iran & Eurasia

Strategic Outcomes of Economic Cooperation between Iran & Eurasia

2021/12/18

Strategic Council Online- Opinion: In addition to bilateral relations, regionalism as well as linking the economic interests of Northern neighbors to Iran’s potentials can bring more achievements.
Mehdi Khoorsand, Expert on China and Eurasia affairs

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Balancing in the chain of chokepoints; from sea-based deterrence to pluralistic diplomacy

Balancing in the chain of chokepoints; from sea-based deterrence to pluralistic diplomacy

2026/08/03

Strategic Council Online – Note: Recent developments in the political geography of West Asia, from rising tensions in the Persian Gulf to missile and drone activities in the Red Sea and the recent warning by Kaja Kallas, the European Union’s foreign policy chief, regarding the threat to freedom of navigation, indicate a key pattern shift; the US-Iran war has moved beyond the scope of a regional and local confrontation and has linked two vital passageways for the global economy: the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.

Indicators for Choosing Between War and Diplomacy

Indicators for Choosing Between War and Diplomacy

2026/07/23

SCFR Online – Opinion: Foreign policy analysis is valid when it evaluates decisions based on the information and circumstances prevailing at the time they were made, not on the basis of outcomes that only become apparent after the crisis has ended.

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Afghanistan’s Effective Role in the Economy of Eurasia

Afghanistan’s Effective Role in the Economy of Eurasia

2026/01/08

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A regional affairs researcher stated: Despite projects such as the Khaf-Herat railway and the Herat-Balkh-Mazar-i-Sharif corridor being on the agenda, insecurity and the absence of an inclusive government remain the most significant obstacles to realizing transit corridors and Afghanistan playing an effective role in the economy of Eurasia.

The Potential Role of Iran in the New Eurasian Order

The Potential Role of Iran in the New Eurasian Order

2026/01/04

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: With the Ukraine crisis continuing and Europe’s security limitations exposed, Iran has found an opportunity to reorganize its position in the new Eurasian order by leveraging its energy capacities and regional transport networks.

Iran’s Role in the Emerging Eurasian Order

Iran’s Role in the Emerging Eurasian Order

2025/10/21

Online Strategic Council – Interview: It is essential that Tehran, Moscow, and Beijing adopt a more coordinated approach in the face of Washington’s strategy to revive its influence in Eurasia.

Armenia’s Strategies to Solve Foreign Crises

Armenia’s Strategies to Solve Foreign Crises

2023/12/18

Strategic Council Online – The former head of the Caucasus Studies Foundation described signing the defense cooperation document between Yerevan and London for 2023 and 2024 as part of the Armenian government’s strategies to solve its foreign crises.

Greece; Europe’s Important Economic, Transportation, Strategic Gateway for India

Greece; Europe’s Important Economic, Transportation, Strategic Gateway for India

2023/09/09

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: During the visit of the Indian Prime Minister Modi to Greece, which is considered the first visit of the prime minister of that country after 1983, topics such as the gradual improvement of bilateral relations with Greece and a broad framework of bilateral cooperation focusing on the economic, tourism, agriculture, and defense sectors, establishing direct flights between the two countries and climate changes were discussed. Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis considers India a factor of peace and security and a bridge of cooperation between the three continents, considers this trip a “turning point,” and hopes that the relations will be upgraded to a “strategic partnership.” He has announced that the target of the conservative Greek government is to double the value of trade between the two countries in the next four years.
Mahmoud Fazeli – International affairs analyst

Turkey’s Macro Approach in Promoting Regional, European Policy; Interaction with Big Powers

Turkey’s Macro Approach in Promoting Regional, European Policy; Interaction with Big Powers

2023/07/26

Strategic Council Online – Interview: Secretary of the Turkish Studies Department at the Iranian Association of West Asian Studies said: Turkey is trying to pass through the tensions it experienced with some countries in the region and its neighbors in the past years and put the policy of reducing tension seriously on its agenda. The increase in tensions has negatively affected the country’s economy, and now Ankara is not in a good position to bear more costs.

A Glimpse at Developments of Intl. Order; a Year after Ukrainian War

A Glimpse at Developments of Intl. Order; a Year after Ukrainian War

2023/03/11

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An analyst of international affairs, saying that there is no sign of an end to the war in Ukraine in the current conditions, emphasized: Now the equations of the past are messed up and the new system is based on multilateralism and neutrality and relies on regionalism in which regional powers will cooperate and compete with each other at the international level.

Cold War Style U.S. Rhetoric against China & Russia and Its Outcomes

Cold War Style U.S. Rhetoric against China & Russia and Its Outcomes

2021/12/18

Strategic Council Online- Interview: Having stated that at present circumstance we witness a cold war between China and the U.S. and to a lesser degree between Russia and the U.S., an analyst of international affairs said:” the competition that exists between the U.S. on one side and Russia and China on the other side, will form the aspects of the future order which the world and the country will face.

Strategic Outcomes of Economic Cooperation between Iran & Eurasia

Strategic Outcomes of Economic Cooperation between Iran & Eurasia

2021/12/18

Strategic Council Online- Opinion: In addition to bilateral relations, regionalism as well as linking the economic interests of Northern neighbors to Iran’s potentials can bring more achievements.
Mehdi Khoorsand, Expert on China and Eurasia affairs

Eurasia

Afghanistan’s Effective Role in the Economy of Eurasia

Afghanistan’s Effective Role in the Economy of Eurasia

2026/01/08

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A regional affairs researcher stated: Despite projects such as the Khaf-Herat railway and the Herat-Balkh-Mazar-i-Sharif corridor being on the agenda, insecurity and the absence of an inclusive government remain the most significant obstacles to realizing transit corridors and Afghanistan playing an effective role in the economy of Eurasia.

The Potential Role of Iran in the New Eurasian Order

The Potential Role of Iran in the New Eurasian Order

2026/01/04

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: With the Ukraine crisis continuing and Europe’s security limitations exposed, Iran has found an opportunity to reorganize its position in the new Eurasian order by leveraging its energy capacities and regional transport networks.

Iran’s Role in the Emerging Eurasian Order

Iran’s Role in the Emerging Eurasian Order

2025/10/21

Online Strategic Council – Interview: It is essential that Tehran, Moscow, and Beijing adopt a more coordinated approach in the face of Washington’s strategy to revive its influence in Eurasia.

Armenia’s Strategies to Solve Foreign Crises

Armenia’s Strategies to Solve Foreign Crises

2023/12/18

Strategic Council Online – The former head of the Caucasus Studies Foundation described signing the defense cooperation document between Yerevan and London for 2023 and 2024 as part of the Armenian government’s strategies to solve its foreign crises.

Greece; Europe’s Important Economic, Transportation, Strategic Gateway for India

Greece; Europe’s Important Economic, Transportation, Strategic Gateway for India

2023/09/09

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: During the visit of the Indian Prime Minister Modi to Greece, which is considered the first visit of the prime minister of that country after 1983, topics such as the gradual improvement of bilateral relations with Greece and a broad framework of bilateral cooperation focusing on the economic, tourism, agriculture, and defense sectors, establishing direct flights between the two countries and climate changes were discussed. Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis considers India a factor of peace and security and a bridge of cooperation between the three continents, considers this trip a “turning point,” and hopes that the relations will be upgraded to a “strategic partnership.” He has announced that the target of the conservative Greek government is to double the value of trade between the two countries in the next four years.
Mahmoud Fazeli – International affairs analyst

Turkey’s Macro Approach in Promoting Regional, European Policy; Interaction with Big Powers

Turkey’s Macro Approach in Promoting Regional, European Policy; Interaction with Big Powers

2023/07/26

Strategic Council Online – Interview: Secretary of the Turkish Studies Department at the Iranian Association of West Asian Studies said: Turkey is trying to pass through the tensions it experienced with some countries in the region and its neighbors in the past years and put the policy of reducing tension seriously on its agenda. The increase in tensions has negatively affected the country’s economy, and now Ankara is not in a good position to bear more costs.

A Glimpse at Developments of Intl. Order; a Year after Ukrainian War

A Glimpse at Developments of Intl. Order; a Year after Ukrainian War

2023/03/11

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An analyst of international affairs, saying that there is no sign of an end to the war in Ukraine in the current conditions, emphasized: Now the equations of the past are messed up and the new system is based on multilateralism and neutrality and relies on regionalism in which regional powers will cooperate and compete with each other at the international level.

Cold War Style U.S. Rhetoric against China & Russia and Its Outcomes

Cold War Style U.S. Rhetoric against China & Russia and Its Outcomes

2021/12/18

Strategic Council Online- Interview: Having stated that at present circumstance we witness a cold war between China and the U.S. and to a lesser degree between Russia and the U.S., an analyst of international affairs said:” the competition that exists between the U.S. on one side and Russia and China on the other side, will form the aspects of the future order which the world and the country will face.

Strategic Outcomes of Economic Cooperation between Iran & Eurasia

Strategic Outcomes of Economic Cooperation between Iran & Eurasia

2021/12/18

Strategic Council Online- Opinion: In addition to bilateral relations, regionalism as well as linking the economic interests of Northern neighbors to Iran’s potentials can bring more achievements.
Mehdi Khoorsand, Expert on China and Eurasia affairs

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Strategic Council Online – Note: Recent developments in the political geography of West Asia, from rising tensions in the Persian Gulf to missile and drone activities in the Red Sea and the recent warning by Kaja Kallas, the European Union’s foreign policy chief, regarding the threat to freedom of navigation, indicate a key pattern shift; the US-Iran war has moved beyond the scope of a regional and local confrontation and has linked two vital passageways for the global economy: the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.

Indicators for Choosing Between War and Diplomacy

Indicators for Choosing Between War and Diplomacy

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SCFR Online – Opinion: Foreign policy analysis is valid when it evaluates decisions based on the information and circumstances prevailing at the time they were made, not on the basis of outcomes that only become apparent after the crisis has ended.

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Afghanistan’s Effective Role in the Economy of Eurasia

Afghanistan’s Effective Role in the Economy of Eurasia

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Strategic Council Online – Interview: A regional affairs researcher stated: Despite projects such as the Khaf-Herat railway and the Herat-Balkh-Mazar-i-Sharif corridor being on the agenda, insecurity and the absence of an inclusive government remain the most significant obstacles to realizing transit corridors and Afghanistan playing an effective role in the economy of Eurasia.

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The Potential Role of Iran in the New Eurasian Order

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Online Strategic Council – Interview: It is essential that Tehran, Moscow, and Beijing adopt a more coordinated approach in the face of Washington’s strategy to revive its influence in Eurasia.

Armenia’s Strategies to Solve Foreign Crises

Armenia’s Strategies to Solve Foreign Crises

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Strategic Council Online – The former head of the Caucasus Studies Foundation described signing the defense cooperation document between Yerevan and London for 2023 and 2024 as part of the Armenian government’s strategies to solve its foreign crises.

Greece; Europe’s Important Economic, Transportation, Strategic Gateway for India

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Strategic Council Online – Opinion: During the visit of the Indian Prime Minister Modi to Greece, which is considered the first visit of the prime minister of that country after 1983, topics such as the gradual improvement of bilateral relations with Greece and a broad framework of bilateral cooperation focusing on the economic, tourism, agriculture, and defense sectors, establishing direct flights between the two countries and climate changes were discussed. Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis considers India a factor of peace and security and a bridge of cooperation between the three continents, considers this trip a “turning point,” and hopes that the relations will be upgraded to a “strategic partnership.” He has announced that the target of the conservative Greek government is to double the value of trade between the two countries in the next four years.
Mahmoud Fazeli – International affairs analyst

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Turkey’s Macro Approach in Promoting Regional, European Policy; Interaction with Big Powers

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Strategic Council Online – Interview: Secretary of the Turkish Studies Department at the Iranian Association of West Asian Studies said: Turkey is trying to pass through the tensions it experienced with some countries in the region and its neighbors in the past years and put the policy of reducing tension seriously on its agenda. The increase in tensions has negatively affected the country’s economy, and now Ankara is not in a good position to bear more costs.

A Glimpse at Developments of Intl. Order; a Year after Ukrainian War

A Glimpse at Developments of Intl. Order; a Year after Ukrainian War

2023/03/11

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An analyst of international affairs, saying that there is no sign of an end to the war in Ukraine in the current conditions, emphasized: Now the equations of the past are messed up and the new system is based on multilateralism and neutrality and relies on regionalism in which regional powers will cooperate and compete with each other at the international level.

Cold War Style U.S. Rhetoric against China & Russia and Its Outcomes

Cold War Style U.S. Rhetoric against China & Russia and Its Outcomes

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Strategic Council Online- Interview: Having stated that at present circumstance we witness a cold war between China and the U.S. and to a lesser degree between Russia and the U.S., an analyst of international affairs said:” the competition that exists between the U.S. on one side and Russia and China on the other side, will form the aspects of the future order which the world and the country will face.

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Strategic Council Online- Opinion: In addition to bilateral relations, regionalism as well as linking the economic interests of Northern neighbors to Iran’s potentials can bring more achievements.
Mehdi Khoorsand, Expert on China and Eurasia affairs

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Balancing in the chain of chokepoints; from sea-based deterrence to pluralistic diplomacy

Balancing in the chain of chokepoints; from sea-based deterrence to pluralistic diplomacy

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Strategic Council Online – Note: Recent developments in the political geography of West Asia, from rising tensions in the Persian Gulf to missile and drone activities in the Red Sea and the recent warning by Kaja Kallas, the European Union’s foreign policy chief, regarding the threat to freedom of navigation, indicate a key pattern shift; the US-Iran war has moved beyond the scope of a regional and local confrontation and has linked two vital passageways for the global economy: the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.

Indicators for Choosing Between War and Diplomacy

Indicators for Choosing Between War and Diplomacy

2026/07/23

SCFR Online – Opinion: Foreign policy analysis is valid when it evaluates decisions based on the information and circumstances prevailing at the time they were made, not on the basis of outcomes that only become apparent after the crisis has ended.

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Afghanistan’s Effective Role in the Economy of Eurasia

Afghanistan’s Effective Role in the Economy of Eurasia

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Strategic Council Online – Interview: A regional affairs researcher stated: Despite projects such as the Khaf-Herat railway and the Herat-Balkh-Mazar-i-Sharif corridor being on the agenda, insecurity and the absence of an inclusive government remain the most significant obstacles to realizing transit corridors and Afghanistan playing an effective role in the economy of Eurasia.

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The Potential Role of Iran in the New Eurasian Order

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Strategic Council Online – Opinion: With the Ukraine crisis continuing and Europe’s security limitations exposed, Iran has found an opportunity to reorganize its position in the new Eurasian order by leveraging its energy capacities and regional transport networks.

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Iran’s Role in the Emerging Eurasian Order

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Online Strategic Council – Interview: It is essential that Tehran, Moscow, and Beijing adopt a more coordinated approach in the face of Washington’s strategy to revive its influence in Eurasia.

Armenia’s Strategies to Solve Foreign Crises

Armenia’s Strategies to Solve Foreign Crises

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Strategic Council Online – The former head of the Caucasus Studies Foundation described signing the defense cooperation document between Yerevan and London for 2023 and 2024 as part of the Armenian government’s strategies to solve its foreign crises.

Greece; Europe’s Important Economic, Transportation, Strategic Gateway for India

Greece; Europe’s Important Economic, Transportation, Strategic Gateway for India

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Strategic Council Online – Opinion: During the visit of the Indian Prime Minister Modi to Greece, which is considered the first visit of the prime minister of that country after 1983, topics such as the gradual improvement of bilateral relations with Greece and a broad framework of bilateral cooperation focusing on the economic, tourism, agriculture, and defense sectors, establishing direct flights between the two countries and climate changes were discussed. Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis considers India a factor of peace and security and a bridge of cooperation between the three continents, considers this trip a “turning point,” and hopes that the relations will be upgraded to a “strategic partnership.” He has announced that the target of the conservative Greek government is to double the value of trade between the two countries in the next four years.
Mahmoud Fazeli – International affairs analyst

Turkey’s Macro Approach in Promoting Regional, European Policy; Interaction with Big Powers

Turkey’s Macro Approach in Promoting Regional, European Policy; Interaction with Big Powers

2023/07/26

Strategic Council Online – Interview: Secretary of the Turkish Studies Department at the Iranian Association of West Asian Studies said: Turkey is trying to pass through the tensions it experienced with some countries in the region and its neighbors in the past years and put the policy of reducing tension seriously on its agenda. The increase in tensions has negatively affected the country’s economy, and now Ankara is not in a good position to bear more costs.

A Glimpse at Developments of Intl. Order; a Year after Ukrainian War

A Glimpse at Developments of Intl. Order; a Year after Ukrainian War

2023/03/11

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An analyst of international affairs, saying that there is no sign of an end to the war in Ukraine in the current conditions, emphasized: Now the equations of the past are messed up and the new system is based on multilateralism and neutrality and relies on regionalism in which regional powers will cooperate and compete with each other at the international level.

Cold War Style U.S. Rhetoric against China & Russia and Its Outcomes

Cold War Style U.S. Rhetoric against China & Russia and Its Outcomes

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Strategic Council Online- Interview: Having stated that at present circumstance we witness a cold war between China and the U.S. and to a lesser degree between Russia and the U.S., an analyst of international affairs said:” the competition that exists between the U.S. on one side and Russia and China on the other side, will form the aspects of the future order which the world and the country will face.

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Strategic Outcomes of Economic Cooperation between Iran & Eurasia

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Strategic Council Online- Opinion: In addition to bilateral relations, regionalism as well as linking the economic interests of Northern neighbors to Iran’s potentials can bring more achievements.
Mehdi Khoorsand, Expert on China and Eurasia affairs

ÚLTIMAS PUBLICACIONES

Balancing in the chain of chokepoints; from sea-based deterrence to pluralistic diplomacy

Balancing in the chain of chokepoints; from sea-based deterrence to pluralistic diplomacy

2026/08/03

Strategic Council Online – Note: Recent developments in the political geography of West Asia, from rising tensions in the Persian Gulf to missile and drone activities in the Red Sea and the recent warning by Kaja Kallas, the European Union’s foreign policy chief, regarding the threat to freedom of navigation, indicate a key pattern shift; the US-Iran war has moved beyond the scope of a regional and local confrontation and has linked two vital passageways for the global economy: the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.

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Indicators for Choosing Between War and Diplomacy

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SCFR Online – Opinion: Foreign policy analysis is valid when it evaluates decisions based on the information and circumstances prevailing at the time they were made, not on the basis of outcomes that only become apparent after the crisis has ended.

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Afghanistan’s Effective Role in the Economy of Eurasia

Afghanistan’s Effective Role in the Economy of Eurasia

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Strategic Council Online – Interview: A regional affairs researcher stated: Despite projects such as the Khaf-Herat railway and the Herat-Balkh-Mazar-i-Sharif corridor being on the agenda, insecurity and the absence of an inclusive government remain the most significant obstacles to realizing transit corridors and Afghanistan playing an effective role in the economy of Eurasia.

The Potential Role of Iran in the New Eurasian Order

The Potential Role of Iran in the New Eurasian Order

2026/01/04

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: With the Ukraine crisis continuing and Europe’s security limitations exposed, Iran has found an opportunity to reorganize its position in the new Eurasian order by leveraging its energy capacities and regional transport networks.

Iran’s Role in the Emerging Eurasian Order

Iran’s Role in the Emerging Eurasian Order

2025/10/21

Online Strategic Council – Interview: It is essential that Tehran, Moscow, and Beijing adopt a more coordinated approach in the face of Washington’s strategy to revive its influence in Eurasia.

Armenia’s Strategies to Solve Foreign Crises

Armenia’s Strategies to Solve Foreign Crises

2023/12/18

Strategic Council Online – The former head of the Caucasus Studies Foundation described signing the defense cooperation document between Yerevan and London for 2023 and 2024 as part of the Armenian government’s strategies to solve its foreign crises.

Greece; Europe’s Important Economic, Transportation, Strategic Gateway for India

Greece; Europe’s Important Economic, Transportation, Strategic Gateway for India

2023/09/09

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: During the visit of the Indian Prime Minister Modi to Greece, which is considered the first visit of the prime minister of that country after 1983, topics such as the gradual improvement of bilateral relations with Greece and a broad framework of bilateral cooperation focusing on the economic, tourism, agriculture, and defense sectors, establishing direct flights between the two countries and climate changes were discussed. Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis considers India a factor of peace and security and a bridge of cooperation between the three continents, considers this trip a “turning point,” and hopes that the relations will be upgraded to a “strategic partnership.” He has announced that the target of the conservative Greek government is to double the value of trade between the two countries in the next four years.
Mahmoud Fazeli – International affairs analyst

Turkey’s Macro Approach in Promoting Regional, European Policy; Interaction with Big Powers

Turkey’s Macro Approach in Promoting Regional, European Policy; Interaction with Big Powers

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Strategic Council Online – Interview: Secretary of the Turkish Studies Department at the Iranian Association of West Asian Studies said: Turkey is trying to pass through the tensions it experienced with some countries in the region and its neighbors in the past years and put the policy of reducing tension seriously on its agenda. The increase in tensions has negatively affected the country’s economy, and now Ankara is not in a good position to bear more costs.

A Glimpse at Developments of Intl. Order; a Year after Ukrainian War

A Glimpse at Developments of Intl. Order; a Year after Ukrainian War

2023/03/11

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An analyst of international affairs, saying that there is no sign of an end to the war in Ukraine in the current conditions, emphasized: Now the equations of the past are messed up and the new system is based on multilateralism and neutrality and relies on regionalism in which regional powers will cooperate and compete with each other at the international level.

Cold War Style U.S. Rhetoric against China & Russia and Its Outcomes

Cold War Style U.S. Rhetoric against China & Russia and Its Outcomes

2021/12/18

Strategic Council Online- Interview: Having stated that at present circumstance we witness a cold war between China and the U.S. and to a lesser degree between Russia and the U.S., an analyst of international affairs said:” the competition that exists between the U.S. on one side and Russia and China on the other side, will form the aspects of the future order which the world and the country will face.

Strategic Outcomes of Economic Cooperation between Iran & Eurasia

Strategic Outcomes of Economic Cooperation between Iran & Eurasia

2021/12/18

Strategic Council Online- Opinion: In addition to bilateral relations, regionalism as well as linking the economic interests of Northern neighbors to Iran’s potentials can bring more achievements.
Mehdi Khoorsand, Expert on China and Eurasia affairs

ÚLTIMAS PUBLICACIONES

Balancing in the chain of chokepoints; from sea-based deterrence to pluralistic diplomacy

Balancing in the chain of chokepoints; from sea-based deterrence to pluralistic diplomacy

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Strategic Council Online – Note: Recent developments in the political geography of West Asia, from rising tensions in the Persian Gulf to missile and drone activities in the Red Sea and the recent warning by Kaja Kallas, the European Union’s foreign policy chief, regarding the threat to freedom of navigation, indicate a key pattern shift; the US-Iran war has moved beyond the scope of a regional and local confrontation and has linked two vital passageways for the global economy: the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.

Indicators for Choosing Between War and Diplomacy

Indicators for Choosing Between War and Diplomacy

2026/07/23

SCFR Online – Opinion: Foreign policy analysis is valid when it evaluates decisions based on the information and circumstances prevailing at the time they were made, not on the basis of outcomes that only become apparent after the crisis has ended.

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Afghanistan’s Effective Role in the Economy of Eurasia

Afghanistan’s Effective Role in the Economy of Eurasia

2026/01/08

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A regional affairs researcher stated: Despite projects such as the Khaf-Herat railway and the Herat-Balkh-Mazar-i-Sharif corridor being on the agenda, insecurity and the absence of an inclusive government remain the most significant obstacles to realizing transit corridors and Afghanistan playing an effective role in the economy of Eurasia.

The Potential Role of Iran in the New Eurasian Order

The Potential Role of Iran in the New Eurasian Order

2026/01/04

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: With the Ukraine crisis continuing and Europe’s security limitations exposed, Iran has found an opportunity to reorganize its position in the new Eurasian order by leveraging its energy capacities and regional transport networks.

Iran’s Role in the Emerging Eurasian Order

Iran’s Role in the Emerging Eurasian Order

2025/10/21

Online Strategic Council – Interview: It is essential that Tehran, Moscow, and Beijing adopt a more coordinated approach in the face of Washington’s strategy to revive its influence in Eurasia.

Armenia’s Strategies to Solve Foreign Crises

Armenia’s Strategies to Solve Foreign Crises

2023/12/18

Strategic Council Online – The former head of the Caucasus Studies Foundation described signing the defense cooperation document between Yerevan and London for 2023 and 2024 as part of the Armenian government’s strategies to solve its foreign crises.

Greece; Europe’s Important Economic, Transportation, Strategic Gateway for India

Greece; Europe’s Important Economic, Transportation, Strategic Gateway for India

2023/09/09

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: During the visit of the Indian Prime Minister Modi to Greece, which is considered the first visit of the prime minister of that country after 1983, topics such as the gradual improvement of bilateral relations with Greece and a broad framework of bilateral cooperation focusing on the economic, tourism, agriculture, and defense sectors, establishing direct flights between the two countries and climate changes were discussed. Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis considers India a factor of peace and security and a bridge of cooperation between the three continents, considers this trip a “turning point,” and hopes that the relations will be upgraded to a “strategic partnership.” He has announced that the target of the conservative Greek government is to double the value of trade between the two countries in the next four years.
Mahmoud Fazeli – International affairs analyst

Turkey’s Macro Approach in Promoting Regional, European Policy; Interaction with Big Powers

Turkey’s Macro Approach in Promoting Regional, European Policy; Interaction with Big Powers

2023/07/26

Strategic Council Online – Interview: Secretary of the Turkish Studies Department at the Iranian Association of West Asian Studies said: Turkey is trying to pass through the tensions it experienced with some countries in the region and its neighbors in the past years and put the policy of reducing tension seriously on its agenda. The increase in tensions has negatively affected the country’s economy, and now Ankara is not in a good position to bear more costs.

A Glimpse at Developments of Intl. Order; a Year after Ukrainian War

A Glimpse at Developments of Intl. Order; a Year after Ukrainian War

2023/03/11

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An analyst of international affairs, saying that there is no sign of an end to the war in Ukraine in the current conditions, emphasized: Now the equations of the past are messed up and the new system is based on multilateralism and neutrality and relies on regionalism in which regional powers will cooperate and compete with each other at the international level.

Cold War Style U.S. Rhetoric against China & Russia and Its Outcomes

Cold War Style U.S. Rhetoric against China & Russia and Its Outcomes

2021/12/18

Strategic Council Online- Interview: Having stated that at present circumstance we witness a cold war between China and the U.S. and to a lesser degree between Russia and the U.S., an analyst of international affairs said:” the competition that exists between the U.S. on one side and Russia and China on the other side, will form the aspects of the future order which the world and the country will face.

Strategic Outcomes of Economic Cooperation between Iran & Eurasia

Strategic Outcomes of Economic Cooperation between Iran & Eurasia

2021/12/18

Strategic Council Online- Opinion: In addition to bilateral relations, regionalism as well as linking the economic interests of Northern neighbors to Iran’s potentials can bring more achievements.
Mehdi Khoorsand, Expert on China and Eurasia affairs

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Strategic Council Online – Note: Recent developments in the political geography of West Asia, from rising tensions in the Persian Gulf to missile and drone activities in the Red Sea and the recent warning by Kaja Kallas, the European Union’s foreign policy chief, regarding the threat to freedom of navigation, indicate a key pattern shift; the US-Iran war has moved beyond the scope of a regional and local confrontation and has linked two vital passageways for the global economy: the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.

Indicators for Choosing Between War and Diplomacy

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SCFR Online – Opinion: Foreign policy analysis is valid when it evaluates decisions based on the information and circumstances prevailing at the time they were made, not on the basis of outcomes that only become apparent after the crisis has ended.

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