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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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Britain’s Strategic Effort to Become World Center for AI

Britain’s Strategic Effort to Become World Center for AI

2023/07/04

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on international governance of cyberspace stated that at the height of Britain’s need to redefine its power and position in the international system, Rishi Sunak, considering artificial intelligence (AI) as a transformative technology, is making an opportunistic effort to create an achievement for himself, he added: Rather than being a pioneer in artificial intelligence, Britain is trying to be a pioneer in its regulation.

Analysis of Saudi Efforts to Join BRICS New Development Bank

Analysis of Saudi Efforts to Join BRICS New Development Bank

2023/06/19

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on Saudi affairs called Riyadh’s efforts to get closer and cooperate with BRICS as a continuation of the strategy of distancing itself from the US and the West and said: Riyadh does not like to give substantial free money to countries like Pakistan, Jordan, and Sudan, Egypt and other countries like in the past. The era of blank checks signed by Saudi Arabia is over for them, and in case there is going to help, it wants it to come back with a return on investment.

Consequences of Moscow-Riyadh Cooperation on Sale of Russian Oil

Consequences of Moscow-Riyadh Cooperation on Sale of Russian Oil

2023/05/06

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A faculty member of the Institute of Strategic Studies says there has been a change in the global energy transmission lines after the Ukraine war began. He noted: With the continued shift in the oil trade routes of Russia, India and China have become strategic business partners for Moscow. This development has taken place in the shadow of the decline of the US influence among its key allies in the Middle East.

Aims of New Russian Foreign Policy Document, Its Challenges

Aims of New Russian Foreign Policy Document, Its Challenges

2023/04/16

Strategic Council Online – Interview: The associate professor of international relations at the University of Tehran, while explaining Moscow’s targets and challenges in implementing its new foreign policy strategy document, said: Russia’s desire to shape the new structures and norms in the international system is not a simple task; meanwhile, in this case too, Moscow’s strategy has its contradictions.

An analysis of the political weighing process in the recent G20 summit

An analysis of the political weighing process in the recent G20 summit

2023/03/27

Strategic Council Online-Interview: An expert on European issues stated that the recent G20 summit was a demonstration of the alignment of the great and emerging powers of the world after Russia attacked Ukraine, adding that what happened in this summit demonstrated the transparency of the policies announced and applied by the members and during the summit some countries had to choose either to stand by Russia and against the West or this country.

Analysis of US Strategies on Current World Order, Russia’s Strategic Mistake

Analysis of US Strategies on Current World Order, Russia’s Strategic Mistake

2023/03/09

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A university faculty member saying that the world today is far more complicated than the Cold War era, and based on the developments of the contemporary world and its trends, the possibility of Cold War lineup is not high, noted: Ukraine is the ground for Russia’s strategic mistakes; because even in case of victory, in the long run the economy and then the security of Russia will be worn out.

Prospects for expansion of UAE-Pakistan cooperation

Prospects for expansion of UAE-Pakistan cooperation

2023/02/15

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on Asia affairs, stating that the recent evidence shows the deepening of Pakistan’s relations with Arab countries of the Persian Gulf, focusing on economic assistance in exchange for military aid, said: The Middle East region is witnessing a new security order and needs to strengthen itself more in terms of military, and the view of Arab countries of the Persian Gulf towards the East and Pakistan can be evaluated in this regard.

Delhi’s Reasons for Rejecting Request on India-Pakistan Reconciliation

Delhi’s Reasons for Rejecting Request on India-Pakistan Reconciliation

2023/02/12

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A former Iranian diplomat said that currently Indians have a superior position and the upper hand against Pakistan and in response to Islamabad request for reconciliation, set conditions and terms. He added: Due to internal problems, now the relations with India and the issue of Kashmir is out of Pakistan’s priority and their main problem is the terrorist and extremist groups that threaten the Islamabad government in Pakistan. The government of Pakistan is interested in creating peace on the Kashmir front so that it can better deal with its internal problems.

An Analysis of New Russian Foreign Policy Doctrine, Its Strategic Consequences

An Analysis of New Russian Foreign Policy Doctrine, Its Strategic Consequences

2022/09/18

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on Russian affairs emphasized: Based on the new doctrine of Russian foreign policy in the strategic approaches of that country, while trying to improve the status, we will be witness to the increase and expansion of ties with the East. It seems that Russia does not have a plan to change the level of its relations with Europe and the United States, and it pursues the reduction of dependence on Western countries, especially Europe.

Free Trade Agreement between Europe & India in the Light of New Geopolitical Realities

Free Trade Agreement between Europe & India in the Light of New Geopolitical Realities

2022/07/02

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Although various questions and hypotheses have been raised about the reason why India and the European Union returned to negotiating table on Comprehensive Trade and Investment Agreement talks after a long pause, despite the importance of economic and trade issues on the foreign policy of both sides, it seems that the most important and essential impetus for New Delhi and Brussels were new geopolitical realities for the revival of negotiations and making effort to reach the Agreement.
Hossein Sayahi, Researcher of International Affaires

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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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Britain’s Strategic Effort to Become World Center for AI

Britain’s Strategic Effort to Become World Center for AI

2023/07/04

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on international governance of cyberspace stated that at the height of Britain’s need to redefine its power and position in the international system, Rishi Sunak, considering artificial intelligence (AI) as a transformative technology, is making an opportunistic effort to create an achievement for himself, he added: Rather than being a pioneer in artificial intelligence, Britain is trying to be a pioneer in its regulation.

Analysis of Saudi Efforts to Join BRICS New Development Bank

Analysis of Saudi Efforts to Join BRICS New Development Bank

2023/06/19

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on Saudi affairs called Riyadh’s efforts to get closer and cooperate with BRICS as a continuation of the strategy of distancing itself from the US and the West and said: Riyadh does not like to give substantial free money to countries like Pakistan, Jordan, and Sudan, Egypt and other countries like in the past. The era of blank checks signed by Saudi Arabia is over for them, and in case there is going to help, it wants it to come back with a return on investment.

Consequences of Moscow-Riyadh Cooperation on Sale of Russian Oil

Consequences of Moscow-Riyadh Cooperation on Sale of Russian Oil

2023/05/06

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A faculty member of the Institute of Strategic Studies says there has been a change in the global energy transmission lines after the Ukraine war began. He noted: With the continued shift in the oil trade routes of Russia, India and China have become strategic business partners for Moscow. This development has taken place in the shadow of the decline of the US influence among its key allies in the Middle East.

Aims of New Russian Foreign Policy Document, Its Challenges

Aims of New Russian Foreign Policy Document, Its Challenges

2023/04/16

Strategic Council Online – Interview: The associate professor of international relations at the University of Tehran, while explaining Moscow’s targets and challenges in implementing its new foreign policy strategy document, said: Russia’s desire to shape the new structures and norms in the international system is not a simple task; meanwhile, in this case too, Moscow’s strategy has its contradictions.

An analysis of the political weighing process in the recent G20 summit

An analysis of the political weighing process in the recent G20 summit

2023/03/27

Strategic Council Online-Interview: An expert on European issues stated that the recent G20 summit was a demonstration of the alignment of the great and emerging powers of the world after Russia attacked Ukraine, adding that what happened in this summit demonstrated the transparency of the policies announced and applied by the members and during the summit some countries had to choose either to stand by Russia and against the West or this country.

Analysis of US Strategies on Current World Order, Russia’s Strategic Mistake

Analysis of US Strategies on Current World Order, Russia’s Strategic Mistake

2023/03/09

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A university faculty member saying that the world today is far more complicated than the Cold War era, and based on the developments of the contemporary world and its trends, the possibility of Cold War lineup is not high, noted: Ukraine is the ground for Russia’s strategic mistakes; because even in case of victory, in the long run the economy and then the security of Russia will be worn out.

Prospects for expansion of UAE-Pakistan cooperation

Prospects for expansion of UAE-Pakistan cooperation

2023/02/15

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on Asia affairs, stating that the recent evidence shows the deepening of Pakistan’s relations with Arab countries of the Persian Gulf, focusing on economic assistance in exchange for military aid, said: The Middle East region is witnessing a new security order and needs to strengthen itself more in terms of military, and the view of Arab countries of the Persian Gulf towards the East and Pakistan can be evaluated in this regard.

Delhi’s Reasons for Rejecting Request on India-Pakistan Reconciliation

Delhi’s Reasons for Rejecting Request on India-Pakistan Reconciliation

2023/02/12

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A former Iranian diplomat said that currently Indians have a superior position and the upper hand against Pakistan and in response to Islamabad request for reconciliation, set conditions and terms. He added: Due to internal problems, now the relations with India and the issue of Kashmir is out of Pakistan’s priority and their main problem is the terrorist and extremist groups that threaten the Islamabad government in Pakistan. The government of Pakistan is interested in creating peace on the Kashmir front so that it can better deal with its internal problems.

An Analysis of New Russian Foreign Policy Doctrine, Its Strategic Consequences

An Analysis of New Russian Foreign Policy Doctrine, Its Strategic Consequences

2022/09/18

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on Russian affairs emphasized: Based on the new doctrine of Russian foreign policy in the strategic approaches of that country, while trying to improve the status, we will be witness to the increase and expansion of ties with the East. It seems that Russia does not have a plan to change the level of its relations with Europe and the United States, and it pursues the reduction of dependence on Western countries, especially Europe.

Free Trade Agreement between Europe & India in the Light of New Geopolitical Realities

Free Trade Agreement between Europe & India in the Light of New Geopolitical Realities

2022/07/02

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Although various questions and hypotheses have been raised about the reason why India and the European Union returned to negotiating table on Comprehensive Trade and Investment Agreement talks after a long pause, despite the importance of economic and trade issues on the foreign policy of both sides, it seems that the most important and essential impetus for New Delhi and Brussels were new geopolitical realities for the revival of negotiations and making effort to reach the Agreement.
Hossein Sayahi, Researcher of International Affaires

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Britain’s Strategic Effort to Become World Center for AI

Britain’s Strategic Effort to Become World Center for AI

2023/07/04

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on international governance of cyberspace stated that at the height of Britain’s need to redefine its power and position in the international system, Rishi Sunak, considering artificial intelligence (AI) as a transformative technology, is making an opportunistic effort to create an achievement for himself, he added: Rather than being a pioneer in artificial intelligence, Britain is trying to be a pioneer in its regulation.

Analysis of Saudi Efforts to Join BRICS New Development Bank

Analysis of Saudi Efforts to Join BRICS New Development Bank

2023/06/19

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on Saudi affairs called Riyadh’s efforts to get closer and cooperate with BRICS as a continuation of the strategy of distancing itself from the US and the West and said: Riyadh does not like to give substantial free money to countries like Pakistan, Jordan, and Sudan, Egypt and other countries like in the past. The era of blank checks signed by Saudi Arabia is over for them, and in case there is going to help, it wants it to come back with a return on investment.

Consequences of Moscow-Riyadh Cooperation on Sale of Russian Oil

Consequences of Moscow-Riyadh Cooperation on Sale of Russian Oil

2023/05/06

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A faculty member of the Institute of Strategic Studies says there has been a change in the global energy transmission lines after the Ukraine war began. He noted: With the continued shift in the oil trade routes of Russia, India and China have become strategic business partners for Moscow. This development has taken place in the shadow of the decline of the US influence among its key allies in the Middle East.

Aims of New Russian Foreign Policy Document, Its Challenges

Aims of New Russian Foreign Policy Document, Its Challenges

2023/04/16

Strategic Council Online – Interview: The associate professor of international relations at the University of Tehran, while explaining Moscow’s targets and challenges in implementing its new foreign policy strategy document, said: Russia’s desire to shape the new structures and norms in the international system is not a simple task; meanwhile, in this case too, Moscow’s strategy has its contradictions.

An analysis of the political weighing process in the recent G20 summit

An analysis of the political weighing process in the recent G20 summit

2023/03/27

Strategic Council Online-Interview: An expert on European issues stated that the recent G20 summit was a demonstration of the alignment of the great and emerging powers of the world after Russia attacked Ukraine, adding that what happened in this summit demonstrated the transparency of the policies announced and applied by the members and during the summit some countries had to choose either to stand by Russia and against the West or this country.

Analysis of US Strategies on Current World Order, Russia’s Strategic Mistake

Analysis of US Strategies on Current World Order, Russia’s Strategic Mistake

2023/03/09

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A university faculty member saying that the world today is far more complicated than the Cold War era, and based on the developments of the contemporary world and its trends, the possibility of Cold War lineup is not high, noted: Ukraine is the ground for Russia’s strategic mistakes; because even in case of victory, in the long run the economy and then the security of Russia will be worn out.

Prospects for expansion of UAE-Pakistan cooperation

Prospects for expansion of UAE-Pakistan cooperation

2023/02/15

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on Asia affairs, stating that the recent evidence shows the deepening of Pakistan’s relations with Arab countries of the Persian Gulf, focusing on economic assistance in exchange for military aid, said: The Middle East region is witnessing a new security order and needs to strengthen itself more in terms of military, and the view of Arab countries of the Persian Gulf towards the East and Pakistan can be evaluated in this regard.

Delhi’s Reasons for Rejecting Request on India-Pakistan Reconciliation

Delhi’s Reasons for Rejecting Request on India-Pakistan Reconciliation

2023/02/12

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A former Iranian diplomat said that currently Indians have a superior position and the upper hand against Pakistan and in response to Islamabad request for reconciliation, set conditions and terms. He added: Due to internal problems, now the relations with India and the issue of Kashmir is out of Pakistan’s priority and their main problem is the terrorist and extremist groups that threaten the Islamabad government in Pakistan. The government of Pakistan is interested in creating peace on the Kashmir front so that it can better deal with its internal problems.

An Analysis of New Russian Foreign Policy Doctrine, Its Strategic Consequences

An Analysis of New Russian Foreign Policy Doctrine, Its Strategic Consequences

2022/09/18

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on Russian affairs emphasized: Based on the new doctrine of Russian foreign policy in the strategic approaches of that country, while trying to improve the status, we will be witness to the increase and expansion of ties with the East. It seems that Russia does not have a plan to change the level of its relations with Europe and the United States, and it pursues the reduction of dependence on Western countries, especially Europe.

Free Trade Agreement between Europe & India in the Light of New Geopolitical Realities

Free Trade Agreement between Europe & India in the Light of New Geopolitical Realities

2022/07/02

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Although various questions and hypotheses have been raised about the reason why India and the European Union returned to negotiating table on Comprehensive Trade and Investment Agreement talks after a long pause, despite the importance of economic and trade issues on the foreign policy of both sides, it seems that the most important and essential impetus for New Delhi and Brussels were new geopolitical realities for the revival of negotiations and making effort to reach the Agreement.
Hossein Sayahi, Researcher of International Affaires

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Strategic Council Online – Interview: A faculty member of the Institute of Strategic Studies says there has been a change in the global energy transmission lines after the Ukraine war began. He noted: With the continued shift in the oil trade routes of Russia, India and China have become strategic business partners for Moscow. This development has taken place in the shadow of the decline of the US influence among its key allies in the Middle East.

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Aims of New Russian Foreign Policy Document, Its Challenges

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Strategic Council Online – Interview: The associate professor of international relations at the University of Tehran, while explaining Moscow’s targets and challenges in implementing its new foreign policy strategy document, said: Russia’s desire to shape the new structures and norms in the international system is not a simple task; meanwhile, in this case too, Moscow’s strategy has its contradictions.

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Strategic Council Online-Interview: An expert on European issues stated that the recent G20 summit was a demonstration of the alignment of the great and emerging powers of the world after Russia attacked Ukraine, adding that what happened in this summit demonstrated the transparency of the policies announced and applied by the members and during the summit some countries had to choose either to stand by Russia and against the West or this country.

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Strategic Council Online – Interview: A university faculty member saying that the world today is far more complicated than the Cold War era, and based on the developments of the contemporary world and its trends, the possibility of Cold War lineup is not high, noted: Ukraine is the ground for Russia’s strategic mistakes; because even in case of victory, in the long run the economy and then the security of Russia will be worn out.

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Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on Asia affairs, stating that the recent evidence shows the deepening of Pakistan’s relations with Arab countries of the Persian Gulf, focusing on economic assistance in exchange for military aid, said: The Middle East region is witnessing a new security order and needs to strengthen itself more in terms of military, and the view of Arab countries of the Persian Gulf towards the East and Pakistan can be evaluated in this regard.

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Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on Russian affairs emphasized: Based on the new doctrine of Russian foreign policy in the strategic approaches of that country, while trying to improve the status, we will be witness to the increase and expansion of ties with the East. It seems that Russia does not have a plan to change the level of its relations with Europe and the United States, and it pursues the reduction of dependence on Western countries, especially Europe.

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Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Although various questions and hypotheses have been raised about the reason why India and the European Union returned to negotiating table on Comprehensive Trade and Investment Agreement talks after a long pause, despite the importance of economic and trade issues on the foreign policy of both sides, it seems that the most important and essential impetus for New Delhi and Brussels were new geopolitical realities for the revival of negotiations and making effort to reach the Agreement.
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Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on Saudi affairs called Riyadh’s efforts to get closer and cooperate with BRICS as a continuation of the strategy of distancing itself from the US and the West and said: Riyadh does not like to give substantial free money to countries like Pakistan, Jordan, and Sudan, Egypt and other countries like in the past. The era of blank checks signed by Saudi Arabia is over for them, and in case there is going to help, it wants it to come back with a return on investment.

Consequences of Moscow-Riyadh Cooperation on Sale of Russian Oil

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Strategic Council Online – Interview: A faculty member of the Institute of Strategic Studies says there has been a change in the global energy transmission lines after the Ukraine war began. He noted: With the continued shift in the oil trade routes of Russia, India and China have become strategic business partners for Moscow. This development has taken place in the shadow of the decline of the US influence among its key allies in the Middle East.

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Aims of New Russian Foreign Policy Document, Its Challenges

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Strategic Council Online – Interview: The associate professor of international relations at the University of Tehran, while explaining Moscow’s targets and challenges in implementing its new foreign policy strategy document, said: Russia’s desire to shape the new structures and norms in the international system is not a simple task; meanwhile, in this case too, Moscow’s strategy has its contradictions.

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Strategic Council Online – Interview: A university faculty member saying that the world today is far more complicated than the Cold War era, and based on the developments of the contemporary world and its trends, the possibility of Cold War lineup is not high, noted: Ukraine is the ground for Russia’s strategic mistakes; because even in case of victory, in the long run the economy and then the security of Russia will be worn out.

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Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on Asia affairs, stating that the recent evidence shows the deepening of Pakistan’s relations with Arab countries of the Persian Gulf, focusing on economic assistance in exchange for military aid, said: The Middle East region is witnessing a new security order and needs to strengthen itself more in terms of military, and the view of Arab countries of the Persian Gulf towards the East and Pakistan can be evaluated in this regard.

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An Analysis of New Russian Foreign Policy Doctrine, Its Strategic Consequences

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Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on Russian affairs emphasized: Based on the new doctrine of Russian foreign policy in the strategic approaches of that country, while trying to improve the status, we will be witness to the increase and expansion of ties with the East. It seems that Russia does not have a plan to change the level of its relations with Europe and the United States, and it pursues the reduction of dependence on Western countries, especially Europe.

Free Trade Agreement between Europe & India in the Light of New Geopolitical Realities

Free Trade Agreement between Europe & India in the Light of New Geopolitical Realities

2022/07/02

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Although various questions and hypotheses have been raised about the reason why India and the European Union returned to negotiating table on Comprehensive Trade and Investment Agreement talks after a long pause, despite the importance of economic and trade issues on the foreign policy of both sides, it seems that the most important and essential impetus for New Delhi and Brussels were new geopolitical realities for the revival of negotiations and making effort to reach the Agreement.
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Britain’s Strategic Effort to Become World Center for AI

2023/07/04

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on international governance of cyberspace stated that at the height of Britain’s need to redefine its power and position in the international system, Rishi Sunak, considering artificial intelligence (AI) as a transformative technology, is making an opportunistic effort to create an achievement for himself, he added: Rather than being a pioneer in artificial intelligence, Britain is trying to be a pioneer in its regulation.

Analysis of Saudi Efforts to Join BRICS New Development Bank

Analysis of Saudi Efforts to Join BRICS New Development Bank

2023/06/19

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on Saudi affairs called Riyadh’s efforts to get closer and cooperate with BRICS as a continuation of the strategy of distancing itself from the US and the West and said: Riyadh does not like to give substantial free money to countries like Pakistan, Jordan, and Sudan, Egypt and other countries like in the past. The era of blank checks signed by Saudi Arabia is over for them, and in case there is going to help, it wants it to come back with a return on investment.

Consequences of Moscow-Riyadh Cooperation on Sale of Russian Oil

Consequences of Moscow-Riyadh Cooperation on Sale of Russian Oil

2023/05/06

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A faculty member of the Institute of Strategic Studies says there has been a change in the global energy transmission lines after the Ukraine war began. He noted: With the continued shift in the oil trade routes of Russia, India and China have become strategic business partners for Moscow. This development has taken place in the shadow of the decline of the US influence among its key allies in the Middle East.

Aims of New Russian Foreign Policy Document, Its Challenges

Aims of New Russian Foreign Policy Document, Its Challenges

2023/04/16

Strategic Council Online – Interview: The associate professor of international relations at the University of Tehran, while explaining Moscow’s targets and challenges in implementing its new foreign policy strategy document, said: Russia’s desire to shape the new structures and norms in the international system is not a simple task; meanwhile, in this case too, Moscow’s strategy has its contradictions.

An analysis of the political weighing process in the recent G20 summit

An analysis of the political weighing process in the recent G20 summit

2023/03/27

Strategic Council Online-Interview: An expert on European issues stated that the recent G20 summit was a demonstration of the alignment of the great and emerging powers of the world after Russia attacked Ukraine, adding that what happened in this summit demonstrated the transparency of the policies announced and applied by the members and during the summit some countries had to choose either to stand by Russia and against the West or this country.

Analysis of US Strategies on Current World Order, Russia’s Strategic Mistake

Analysis of US Strategies on Current World Order, Russia’s Strategic Mistake

2023/03/09

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A university faculty member saying that the world today is far more complicated than the Cold War era, and based on the developments of the contemporary world and its trends, the possibility of Cold War lineup is not high, noted: Ukraine is the ground for Russia’s strategic mistakes; because even in case of victory, in the long run the economy and then the security of Russia will be worn out.

Prospects for expansion of UAE-Pakistan cooperation

Prospects for expansion of UAE-Pakistan cooperation

2023/02/15

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on Asia affairs, stating that the recent evidence shows the deepening of Pakistan’s relations with Arab countries of the Persian Gulf, focusing on economic assistance in exchange for military aid, said: The Middle East region is witnessing a new security order and needs to strengthen itself more in terms of military, and the view of Arab countries of the Persian Gulf towards the East and Pakistan can be evaluated in this regard.

Delhi’s Reasons for Rejecting Request on India-Pakistan Reconciliation

Delhi’s Reasons for Rejecting Request on India-Pakistan Reconciliation

2023/02/12

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A former Iranian diplomat said that currently Indians have a superior position and the upper hand against Pakistan and in response to Islamabad request for reconciliation, set conditions and terms. He added: Due to internal problems, now the relations with India and the issue of Kashmir is out of Pakistan’s priority and their main problem is the terrorist and extremist groups that threaten the Islamabad government in Pakistan. The government of Pakistan is interested in creating peace on the Kashmir front so that it can better deal with its internal problems.

An Analysis of New Russian Foreign Policy Doctrine, Its Strategic Consequences

An Analysis of New Russian Foreign Policy Doctrine, Its Strategic Consequences

2022/09/18

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on Russian affairs emphasized: Based on the new doctrine of Russian foreign policy in the strategic approaches of that country, while trying to improve the status, we will be witness to the increase and expansion of ties with the East. It seems that Russia does not have a plan to change the level of its relations with Europe and the United States, and it pursues the reduction of dependence on Western countries, especially Europe.

Free Trade Agreement between Europe & India in the Light of New Geopolitical Realities

Free Trade Agreement between Europe & India in the Light of New Geopolitical Realities

2022/07/02

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Although various questions and hypotheses have been raised about the reason why India and the European Union returned to negotiating table on Comprehensive Trade and Investment Agreement talks after a long pause, despite the importance of economic and trade issues on the foreign policy of both sides, it seems that the most important and essential impetus for New Delhi and Brussels were new geopolitical realities for the revival of negotiations and making effort to reach the Agreement.
Hossein Sayahi, Researcher of International Affaires

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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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Britain’s Strategic Effort to Become World Center for AI

Britain’s Strategic Effort to Become World Center for AI

2023/07/04

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on international governance of cyberspace stated that at the height of Britain’s need to redefine its power and position in the international system, Rishi Sunak, considering artificial intelligence (AI) as a transformative technology, is making an opportunistic effort to create an achievement for himself, he added: Rather than being a pioneer in artificial intelligence, Britain is trying to be a pioneer in its regulation.

Analysis of Saudi Efforts to Join BRICS New Development Bank

Analysis of Saudi Efforts to Join BRICS New Development Bank

2023/06/19

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on Saudi affairs called Riyadh’s efforts to get closer and cooperate with BRICS as a continuation of the strategy of distancing itself from the US and the West and said: Riyadh does not like to give substantial free money to countries like Pakistan, Jordan, and Sudan, Egypt and other countries like in the past. The era of blank checks signed by Saudi Arabia is over for them, and in case there is going to help, it wants it to come back with a return on investment.

Consequences of Moscow-Riyadh Cooperation on Sale of Russian Oil

Consequences of Moscow-Riyadh Cooperation on Sale of Russian Oil

2023/05/06

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A faculty member of the Institute of Strategic Studies says there has been a change in the global energy transmission lines after the Ukraine war began. He noted: With the continued shift in the oil trade routes of Russia, India and China have become strategic business partners for Moscow. This development has taken place in the shadow of the decline of the US influence among its key allies in the Middle East.

Aims of New Russian Foreign Policy Document, Its Challenges

Aims of New Russian Foreign Policy Document, Its Challenges

2023/04/16

Strategic Council Online – Interview: The associate professor of international relations at the University of Tehran, while explaining Moscow’s targets and challenges in implementing its new foreign policy strategy document, said: Russia’s desire to shape the new structures and norms in the international system is not a simple task; meanwhile, in this case too, Moscow’s strategy has its contradictions.

An analysis of the political weighing process in the recent G20 summit

An analysis of the political weighing process in the recent G20 summit

2023/03/27

Strategic Council Online-Interview: An expert on European issues stated that the recent G20 summit was a demonstration of the alignment of the great and emerging powers of the world after Russia attacked Ukraine, adding that what happened in this summit demonstrated the transparency of the policies announced and applied by the members and during the summit some countries had to choose either to stand by Russia and against the West or this country.

Analysis of US Strategies on Current World Order, Russia’s Strategic Mistake

Analysis of US Strategies on Current World Order, Russia’s Strategic Mistake

2023/03/09

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A university faculty member saying that the world today is far more complicated than the Cold War era, and based on the developments of the contemporary world and its trends, the possibility of Cold War lineup is not high, noted: Ukraine is the ground for Russia’s strategic mistakes; because even in case of victory, in the long run the economy and then the security of Russia will be worn out.

Prospects for expansion of UAE-Pakistan cooperation

Prospects for expansion of UAE-Pakistan cooperation

2023/02/15

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on Asia affairs, stating that the recent evidence shows the deepening of Pakistan’s relations with Arab countries of the Persian Gulf, focusing on economic assistance in exchange for military aid, said: The Middle East region is witnessing a new security order and needs to strengthen itself more in terms of military, and the view of Arab countries of the Persian Gulf towards the East and Pakistan can be evaluated in this regard.

Delhi’s Reasons for Rejecting Request on India-Pakistan Reconciliation

Delhi’s Reasons for Rejecting Request on India-Pakistan Reconciliation

2023/02/12

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A former Iranian diplomat said that currently Indians have a superior position and the upper hand against Pakistan and in response to Islamabad request for reconciliation, set conditions and terms. He added: Due to internal problems, now the relations with India and the issue of Kashmir is out of Pakistan’s priority and their main problem is the terrorist and extremist groups that threaten the Islamabad government in Pakistan. The government of Pakistan is interested in creating peace on the Kashmir front so that it can better deal with its internal problems.

An Analysis of New Russian Foreign Policy Doctrine, Its Strategic Consequences

An Analysis of New Russian Foreign Policy Doctrine, Its Strategic Consequences

2022/09/18

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on Russian affairs emphasized: Based on the new doctrine of Russian foreign policy in the strategic approaches of that country, while trying to improve the status, we will be witness to the increase and expansion of ties with the East. It seems that Russia does not have a plan to change the level of its relations with Europe and the United States, and it pursues the reduction of dependence on Western countries, especially Europe.

Free Trade Agreement between Europe & India in the Light of New Geopolitical Realities

Free Trade Agreement between Europe & India in the Light of New Geopolitical Realities

2022/07/02

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Although various questions and hypotheses have been raised about the reason why India and the European Union returned to negotiating table on Comprehensive Trade and Investment Agreement talks after a long pause, despite the importance of economic and trade issues on the foreign policy of both sides, it seems that the most important and essential impetus for New Delhi and Brussels were new geopolitical realities for the revival of negotiations and making effort to reach the Agreement.
Hossein Sayahi, Researcher of International Affaires

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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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