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Europe’s Enduring Dependence on Persian Gulf Energy

2026/05/28

SCFR Online – Opinion: The dominant discourse in the field of European energy security over the past two decades has revolved around diversification of supply sources and the gradual reduction of dependence on fossil fuels. This narrative, which gained particular momentum after the Ukraine gas crisis in 2006 and its intensification in 2014 and 2022, was based on the assumption that Europe could free itself from the geopolitical vulnerabilities arising from dependence on specific suppliers through investment in renewable energy, imports of liquefied natural gas from diversified sources, and the establishment of new infrastructure. However, a closer analysis of energy trade data and the structure of the global oil and gas supply chain presents a different picture. Europe has not only failed to meaningfully reduce its dependence on the Persian Gulf, but in some sectors — particularly in liquefied natural gas imports — this dependence has deepened. This reality, which is often overlooked in public discourse, raises fundamental questions about the sustainability of Europe’s energy security strategies and their impact on regional power equations.

Opportunities Arising from the Intensification of the Transatlantic Divide

2026/05/28

SCFR Online – Opinion: The growing divide between Europe and the United States is no longer merely a tactical disagreement, but rather a sign of strategic divergence and the redefinition of interests in a multipolar world.

The Challenge of Hezbollah’s Low-Cost “FPV” Drones for the Zionist Regime

2026/05/27

SCFR Online – Opinion: In modern warfare, it has always been assumed that the more expensive, and advanced the weapon—particularly from well-known companies—the more certain the victory will be. However, developments on the northern front of occupied Palestine in recent months have challenged this long-held belief. Here, the Zionist regime’s military, despite possessing the most advanced defense systems such as Iron Dome, David’s Sling, and Arrow, as well as fifth-generation F-35 fighter jets, Merkava tanks, and other modern equipment found in few countries worldwide, has effectively been rendered helpless against Hezbollah Lebanon’s few-hundred-dollar drones. Benjamin Netanyahu’s bitter admission regarding the inability to counter this threat, and his order to allocate an unlimited budget to find a solution, underscores the reality that the era of pure superiority through expensive technologies has come to an end.

The Reasons for the Failure of America’s Maximum Pressure Strategy Against Iran

2026/05/25

SCFR Online – Note: While the objective of the US maximum pressure strategy was to compel Iran’s submission, the failure of this strategy—beyond economic and geopolitical challenges—has led Washington to seek a pathway for exiting this situation.

The Impact of West Asian Developments on the Ukraine War

2026/05/25

SCFR Online – Note: Vladimir Putin, President of Russia, recently announced—more than four years after the commencement of military aggression against Ukraine—that he believes the conflict between Russia and Ukraine is drawing to a close.

Temporary China–U.S. Trade Truce in the Shadow of Fundamental Distrust

2026/05/23

SCFR Online – Opinion: The recent visit of the President of the United States to China is significant from various aspects; because China is recognized as the world’s second-largest economic power and a growing economy. The Chinese are also advancing in various fields, including the space sector, artificial intelligence, and military industries; to the extent that in the military sector, whereas they previously lacked an aircraft carrier, they now possess their third aircraft carrier. On the other hand, the United States, as a superpower, has always regarded China as its rival and continues to view it as such today.

Providing an Opportunity for Creating a New Order in the Persian Gulf Region

2026/05/23

SCFR Online – Opinion: The countries of the Persian Gulf have reached the conclusion that sustainable security will be achieved not through confrontation, but through regional engagement with Iran.

Examining the Reasons for Europe’s Non-Alignment with the United States in the War Against Iran

2026/05/19

SCFR Online – Opinion: The different policy that Europeans have adopted regarding the US war against Iran stems from disagreements that have emerged between the two sides in recent years, particularly during the Donald Trump administration.

Houthis

Behind the Scenes of US-Saudi Arms Deal

2021/11/16

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A senior researcher of international affairs commenting on Joe Biden’s recent decision to sell arms to Saudi Arabia said: Since Joe Biden was opposed to the sale of weapons to Saudi Arabia and had also announced it, therefore his current move has raised questions; although his administration officials have told him that those weapons are defensive, not offensive.

Ensuring Rights of All Yemenis, Prerequisites to Stop War

2021/06/20

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A faculty member of the Faculty of World Studies, University of Tehran, stating that before Saudi Arabia and the government of Mansour Hadi did not consider any rights for the Houthis, said: Now Saudi Arabia’s position has completely changed and it seems that Saudi Arabia has to pay the price to stop the war, which is to pay attention to the rights of the Yemenis.

G-7 Statement, An instrument for Psychological warfare at world range

2021/05/22

Strategic Council Online- Although the joint Statement issued by G-7 foreign ministers is the declaration of position on their common foreign policy, which is not very important from this point of view, but from paradigm point of view, as it plans to harbor a self-made notion at this historical juncture of the world, it requires to be paid attention meticulously by thinkers and to prevent the conceptual idea made by its interpretation.
Aabed Akbari, Expert on International Affairs

Ups and Downs of Cooperation, Divergence between UAE & Saudi Arabia in Yemen

2021/05/09

Strategic Council Online – A faculty member of the University of Tehran, referring to the reasons for the dispute between Saudi Arabia and the UAE on Yemen, stressed: Given that the two countries are in different situations and have different points of view, their alliance is questionable and it is possible that their past relations in the region will totally fade away.

New Crises and a Tough Test for Saudi Arabia

2020/04/26

Strategic Council Online: The developments occurring in Saudi Arabia in recent weeks for quantitative and qualitative reasons are considerably detached from the traditional process, based on general and current standards in the country. Meantime, some observers and analysts evaluate the situation of political trends in Saudi Arabia to be different from the previous years.
Abolghasem Delfi – Former Iranian Ambassador

Saudi Confusion in Yemen over Ansarullah’s Call for Peace

2020/04/18

Strategic Council Online: The repeated violations of the ceasefire proposed by the Saudi coalition to the Yemeni army and the Yemeni People’s Committees must be analyzed in the context of Riyadh’s confusion in the face of the Yemeni war of attrition.
Kamran Karami – Researcher on Arab Peninsula Issues

Behind the Scenes of Ansarullah-Saudi Peace Talks

2020/04/10

Strategic Council Online: Given the recent divergence in Saudi political power system and the opposition of some influential Saudi princes to Mohammed bin Salman’s military strategies, the prolongation of the Yemeni war could intensify competition within the kingdom.
Davoud Ahmadzadeh – Middle East affairs expert

Yemen’s Growing Resistance Provides Grounds for Ceasefire

2019/10/15

Strategic Council Online: A regional affairs analyst pointing to the dimensions and implications of Operation “Victory from God” in Najran and Yemen’s increasing resistance power said the spontaneous improvement could cause a balance of terror and concern among the Saudis. These developments have made Saudi Arabia more inclined to seek a mutually agreed to solution.

Aramco Realities and American Abuse

2019/10/02

Strategic Council Online: A university faculty member said leveling accusations and pressures the United States is exerting on Iran in relation with the military strikes on Aramco oil refinery lack practical strategic value. “Their accusations are projections and originate from a weak defense and security structure which has cost Saudi Arabia billions of dollars,” he said.

Saudi Retreat and Ansarullah’s Intelligent Reaction

2019/10/01

Strategic Council Online: Undoubtedly, with this kind of response to Ansarullah’s ceasefire proposal by Riyadh authorities they intend to thwart accusations of warmongering and non-acceptance of peace terms. In contrast, they aim to undermine Ansarullah’s very positive and peaceful position over the past several weeks in the mass media.
Jafar Ghanadbashi – Middle East Affairs Expert

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Europe’s Enduring Dependence on Persian Gulf Energy

2026/05/28

Opportunities Arising from the Intensification of the Transatlantic Divide

2026/05/28

The Challenge of Hezbollah’s Low-Cost “FPV” Drones for the Zionist Regime

2026/05/27

The Reasons for the Failure of America’s Maximum Pressure Strategy Against Iran

2026/05/25

The Impact of West Asian Developments on the Ukraine War

2026/05/25

Temporary China–U.S. Trade Truce in the Shadow of Fundamental Distrust

2026/05/23

Providing an Opportunity for Creating a New Order in the Persian Gulf Region

2026/05/23

SCFR Online – Opinion: The countries of the Persian Gulf have reached the conclusion that sustainable security will be achieved not through confrontation, but through regional engagement with Iran.

Examining the Reasons for Europe’s Non-Alignment with the United States in the War Against Iran

2026/05/19

Houthis

Behind the Scenes of US-Saudi Arms Deal

2021/11/16

Ensuring Rights of All Yemenis, Prerequisites to Stop War

2021/06/20

G-7 Statement, An instrument for Psychological warfare at world range

2021/05/22

Ups and Downs of Cooperation, Divergence between UAE & Saudi Arabia in Yemen

2021/05/09

New Crises and a Tough Test for Saudi Arabia

2020/04/26

Saudi Confusion in Yemen over Ansarullah’s Call for Peace

2020/04/18

Behind the Scenes of Ansarullah-Saudi Peace Talks

2020/04/10

Yemen’s Growing Resistance Provides Grounds for Ceasefire

2019/10/15

Aramco Realities and American Abuse

2019/10/02

Saudi Retreat and Ansarullah’s Intelligent Reaction

2019/10/01

Houthis

Behind the Scenes of US-Saudi Arms Deal

2021/11/16

Ensuring Rights of All Yemenis, Prerequisites to Stop War

2021/06/20

G-7 Statement, An instrument for Psychological warfare at world range

2021/05/22

Ups and Downs of Cooperation, Divergence between UAE & Saudi Arabia in Yemen

2021/05/09

New Crises and a Tough Test for Saudi Arabia

2020/04/26

Saudi Confusion in Yemen over Ansarullah’s Call for Peace

2020/04/18

Behind the Scenes of Ansarullah-Saudi Peace Talks

2020/04/10

Yemen’s Growing Resistance Provides Grounds for Ceasefire

2019/10/15

Aramco Realities and American Abuse

2019/10/02

Saudi Retreat and Ansarullah’s Intelligent Reaction

2019/10/01

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