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The Inseparability of the Lebanese Front from the Axis of Resistance

The Inseparability of the Lebanese Front from the Axis of Resistance

2026/06/02

SCFR Online–Opinion: By providing an extensive network of social, healthcare, educational, and post-war reconstruction services, Hezbollah has established a strong social base for itself among Lebanon’s Shiites and Sunnis, and even beyond that, among other segments of Lebanese society, including Christians. Hezbollah has never been an external actor imposed upon Lebanon; rather, it is a phenomenon fundamentally born out of the occupation and crimes of the Zionist regime and itself influenced by popular resistance.

The Increasing Efforts of the Zionist Regime to Redefine Borders and the Regional Order and Its Consequences

The Increasing Efforts of the Zionist Regime to Redefine Borders and the Regional Order and Its Consequences

2026/06/02

SCFR Online– Opinion: Security and military developments in the region over recent months indicate that the ongoing crises and wars in Gaza, southern Lebanon, and parts of Syrian territory encompass broader dimensions of geopolitical and geostrategic transformations. In this context, the increased military presence and control of the Zionist regime over parts of the territories of these areas, along with proposals regarding the creation of buffer zones or even the expansion of security borders, have raised serious questions about the future of the regional order and its consequences for the countries of West Asia.

The Components of Iran’s Deterrence Power

The Components of Iran’s Deterrence Power

2026/05/31

SCFR Online – Opinion: At a time when regional security equations have reached a sensitive stage under the influence of Iran’s strategic confrontation with the United States and the Zionist regime, the question of the nature of Tehran’s defensive power has gained greater significance than ever before. While Washington and Tel Aviv rely on their technological superiority, the Islamic Republic of Iran has presented a model of deterrence that extends beyond the material calculations of the world’s classical militaries. This power, rooted in the connection between “the field” and “the people,” has not only altered the balance of power in recent conflicts but has also disrupted adversaries’ calculations when confronting Iran’s strategic depth.

The Persian Gulf; A Cold Battlefield Between Beijing and Washington

The Persian Gulf; A Cold Battlefield Between Beijing and Washington

2026/05/31

SCFR Online – Opinion: The competition in recent years between the United States and China encompasses various geographical regions—including the Indo-Pacific, West Asia, the Arctic and Antarctic, and Africa—as well as multiple domains such as economics and technology. Within this context, a strategic competition has also emerged in the Persian Gulf region across economic, technological, and military spheres.

Europe’s Enduring Dependence on Persian Gulf Energy

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.

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Tracking US Goals in Iraq within the Framework of Strengthening NATO-Iraq Cooperation

Tracking US Goals in Iraq within the Framework of Strengthening NATO-Iraq Cooperation

2023/02/22

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An analyst of Iraq affairs, saying that many groups and political parties and decision-makers in Iraq’s foreign policy believe that military cooperation with NATO should be expanded, noted: Joint military cooperation of Western countries, such as France, Britain and the US with some regional players such as Egypt, Jordan and Iraq and some countries of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council are increasing and joint naval and air exercises in the Red Sea and other places have become more prominent. NATO follows a model in which expansion of its presence in the West Asian region is one of its components, which will entail its own risks.

Addressing Roots of Erbil, Sulaymaniyah Disputes, US Motivation to Reduce Tension

Addressing Roots of Erbil, Sulaymaniyah Disputes, US Motivation to Reduce Tension

2023/02/15

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A university professor of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, saying that the main difference between the two main parties of the Kurdistan Region is rooted in their power-seeking desire and the extent of their political domination, adding: Disputes such as the budget and control over disputed areas are the main difference the two main parties of Kurdistan have with the central government in Baghdad, and such deep differences do not seem to be easily resolved.

Causes, Consequences of crease in ISIS Terrorist Movements in Iraq

Causes, Consequences of crease in ISIS Terrorist Movements in Iraq

2023/01/11

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An analyst of Iraq affairs stating that the repetition of terrorist operations and movements of groups like ISIS slows down the process of economic reforms in Iraq, said: security gaps have been created and increase in the price of basic goods and food for the people would take politics to the streets in Iraq and various forces, including supporters of Moqtada Sadr, would return to the scene. This issue can create a new crisis for Iraq.

Prospect of Forming Government in Iraq after Withdrawal of Sadr Movement from Political Process

Prospect of Forming Government in Iraq after Withdrawal of Sadr Movement from Political Process

2022/06/24

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on Iraq affairs, stating that the current situation leads the Shiite currents to form a government, noted: Shiite groups seek to form a government with the opportunity that has been created, and increasing the number of seats will give them this opportunity, but it is not clear what policy the Sadr Movement wants to pursue outside the political process towards the formation of the government.

Political Developments in Iraq, Prospects for Government Formation

Political Developments in Iraq, Prospects for Government Formation

2022/02/12

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on Iraq affairs, saying that the winning groups in the Iraqi elections do not have a stable theoretical and ideological basis and the only factor of consensus between them is common interests, noted: Analysts close to Mustafa al-Kadhimi’s government have acknowledged that his government was in fact the government of the Sadr movement; therefore, the government that is to be formed in the future will be in line with the al-Kadhimi’s government.

Biden’s US Targets of New Intervention in the Region

Biden’s US Targets of New Intervention in the Region

2021/12/16

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on US affairs, commenting on the US President Joe Biden’s recent claims that one of the reasons for the US military presence outside the borders, including deployment of US troops in the Persian Gulf region such as Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Syria, is Iran’s regional activities, said: Although there are talks over a change in Washington’s approach in the Middle East region in line with implementation of Biden’s stated policies in that region, in general, it seems that the main foundations of the US foreign policy in the region have not changed much, rather the process of implementation of its policies has been subject to changes.

Strategic Outcomes of Effort Made by Iraqi Shi’ite Parties to Achieve Political Agreement

Strategic Outcomes of Effort Made by Iraqi Shi’ite Parties to Achieve Political Agreement

2021/12/15

Strategic Council Online- Interview: An expert on Iraqi commented on the recent meeting held among Shi’ite parties inside Iraq at Al-Ameri’s house and said:” It seems that timewise, as we distance from the election, Iraqi trends and political groups of the country cope with the results of the election better than ever in the past and go ahead towards political counselling to form the cabinet and select the heads of three powers i.e. President, Speaker of the Parliament and Prime Minister”.

Saudi Arabia’s Approach towards Lebanon

Saudi Arabia’s Approach towards Lebanon

2021/11/11

Strategic Council Online—Interview: “The main goal of Saudi Arabia and its allies is to put pressure on the resistance in Lebanon,” said a university professor, noting that Saudi Arabia’s interests in the current situation revolve around chaos and insecurity in Lebanon and the fragility of the government.

Factors Strengthening Position of Resistance among Regional Nations

Factors Strengthening Position of Resistance among Regional Nations

2021/05/17

Strategic Council Online – The recent speeches delivered by Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, Secretary-General of Hezbollah in Lebanon, and Sayyed Abdul Malik Badruddin al-Houthi, the leader of Yemen’s Ansarollah, once again drew attention to the importance of the issue of resistance.
Hassan Hanizadeh – expert on the Middle East affairs

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The Inseparability of the Lebanese Front from the Axis of Resistance

The Inseparability of the Lebanese Front from the Axis of Resistance

2026/06/02

SCFR Online–Opinion: By providing an extensive network of social, healthcare, educational, and post-war reconstruction services, Hezbollah has established a strong social base for itself among Lebanon’s Shiites and Sunnis, and even beyond that, among other segments of Lebanese society, including Christians. Hezbollah has never been an external actor imposed upon Lebanon; rather, it is a phenomenon fundamentally born out of the occupation and crimes of the Zionist regime and itself influenced by popular resistance.

The Increasing Efforts of the Zionist Regime to Redefine Borders and the Regional Order and Its Consequences

The Increasing Efforts of the Zionist Regime to Redefine Borders and the Regional Order and Its Consequences

2026/06/02

SCFR Online– Opinion: Security and military developments in the region over recent months indicate that the ongoing crises and wars in Gaza, southern Lebanon, and parts of Syrian territory encompass broader dimensions of geopolitical and geostrategic transformations. In this context, the increased military presence and control of the Zionist regime over parts of the territories of these areas, along with proposals regarding the creation of buffer zones or even the expansion of security borders, have raised serious questions about the future of the regional order and its consequences for the countries of West Asia.

The Components of Iran’s Deterrence Power

The Components of Iran’s Deterrence Power

2026/05/31

SCFR Online – Opinion: At a time when regional security equations have reached a sensitive stage under the influence of Iran’s strategic confrontation with the United States and the Zionist regime, the question of the nature of Tehran’s defensive power has gained greater significance than ever before. While Washington and Tel Aviv rely on their technological superiority, the Islamic Republic of Iran has presented a model of deterrence that extends beyond the material calculations of the world’s classical militaries. This power, rooted in the connection between “the field” and “the people,” has not only altered the balance of power in recent conflicts but has also disrupted adversaries’ calculations when confronting Iran’s strategic depth.

The Persian Gulf; A Cold Battlefield Between Beijing and Washington

The Persian Gulf; A Cold Battlefield Between Beijing and Washington

2026/05/31

SCFR Online – Opinion: The competition in recent years between the United States and China encompasses various geographical regions—including the Indo-Pacific, West Asia, the Arctic and Antarctic, and Africa—as well as multiple domains such as economics and technology. Within this context, a strategic competition has also emerged in the Persian Gulf region across economic, technological, and military spheres.

Europe’s Enduring Dependence on Persian Gulf Energy

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.

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Tracking US Goals in Iraq within the Framework of Strengthening NATO-Iraq Cooperation

Tracking US Goals in Iraq within the Framework of Strengthening NATO-Iraq Cooperation

2023/02/22

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An analyst of Iraq affairs, saying that many groups and political parties and decision-makers in Iraq’s foreign policy believe that military cooperation with NATO should be expanded, noted: Joint military cooperation of Western countries, such as France, Britain and the US with some regional players such as Egypt, Jordan and Iraq and some countries of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council are increasing and joint naval and air exercises in the Red Sea and other places have become more prominent. NATO follows a model in which expansion of its presence in the West Asian region is one of its components, which will entail its own risks.

Addressing Roots of Erbil, Sulaymaniyah Disputes, US Motivation to Reduce Tension

Addressing Roots of Erbil, Sulaymaniyah Disputes, US Motivation to Reduce Tension

2023/02/15

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A university professor of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, saying that the main difference between the two main parties of the Kurdistan Region is rooted in their power-seeking desire and the extent of their political domination, adding: Disputes such as the budget and control over disputed areas are the main difference the two main parties of Kurdistan have with the central government in Baghdad, and such deep differences do not seem to be easily resolved.

Causes, Consequences of crease in ISIS Terrorist Movements in Iraq

Causes, Consequences of crease in ISIS Terrorist Movements in Iraq

2023/01/11

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An analyst of Iraq affairs stating that the repetition of terrorist operations and movements of groups like ISIS slows down the process of economic reforms in Iraq, said: security gaps have been created and increase in the price of basic goods and food for the people would take politics to the streets in Iraq and various forces, including supporters of Moqtada Sadr, would return to the scene. This issue can create a new crisis for Iraq.

Prospect of Forming Government in Iraq after Withdrawal of Sadr Movement from Political Process

Prospect of Forming Government in Iraq after Withdrawal of Sadr Movement from Political Process

2022/06/24

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on Iraq affairs, stating that the current situation leads the Shiite currents to form a government, noted: Shiite groups seek to form a government with the opportunity that has been created, and increasing the number of seats will give them this opportunity, but it is not clear what policy the Sadr Movement wants to pursue outside the political process towards the formation of the government.

Political Developments in Iraq, Prospects for Government Formation

Political Developments in Iraq, Prospects for Government Formation

2022/02/12

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on Iraq affairs, saying that the winning groups in the Iraqi elections do not have a stable theoretical and ideological basis and the only factor of consensus between them is common interests, noted: Analysts close to Mustafa al-Kadhimi’s government have acknowledged that his government was in fact the government of the Sadr movement; therefore, the government that is to be formed in the future will be in line with the al-Kadhimi’s government.

Biden’s US Targets of New Intervention in the Region

Biden’s US Targets of New Intervention in the Region

2021/12/16

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on US affairs, commenting on the US President Joe Biden’s recent claims that one of the reasons for the US military presence outside the borders, including deployment of US troops in the Persian Gulf region such as Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Syria, is Iran’s regional activities, said: Although there are talks over a change in Washington’s approach in the Middle East region in line with implementation of Biden’s stated policies in that region, in general, it seems that the main foundations of the US foreign policy in the region have not changed much, rather the process of implementation of its policies has been subject to changes.

Strategic Outcomes of Effort Made by Iraqi Shi’ite Parties to Achieve Political Agreement

Strategic Outcomes of Effort Made by Iraqi Shi’ite Parties to Achieve Political Agreement

2021/12/15

Strategic Council Online- Interview: An expert on Iraqi commented on the recent meeting held among Shi’ite parties inside Iraq at Al-Ameri’s house and said:” It seems that timewise, as we distance from the election, Iraqi trends and political groups of the country cope with the results of the election better than ever in the past and go ahead towards political counselling to form the cabinet and select the heads of three powers i.e. President, Speaker of the Parliament and Prime Minister”.

Saudi Arabia’s Approach towards Lebanon

Saudi Arabia’s Approach towards Lebanon

2021/11/11

Strategic Council Online—Interview: “The main goal of Saudi Arabia and its allies is to put pressure on the resistance in Lebanon,” said a university professor, noting that Saudi Arabia’s interests in the current situation revolve around chaos and insecurity in Lebanon and the fragility of the government.

Factors Strengthening Position of Resistance among Regional Nations

Factors Strengthening Position of Resistance among Regional Nations

2021/05/17

Strategic Council Online – The recent speeches delivered by Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, Secretary-General of Hezbollah in Lebanon, and Sayyed Abdul Malik Badruddin al-Houthi, the leader of Yemen’s Ansarollah, once again drew attention to the importance of the issue of resistance.
Hassan Hanizadeh – expert on the Middle East affairs

Iraq

Tracking US Goals in Iraq within the Framework of Strengthening NATO-Iraq Cooperation

Tracking US Goals in Iraq within the Framework of Strengthening NATO-Iraq Cooperation

2023/02/22

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An analyst of Iraq affairs, saying that many groups and political parties and decision-makers in Iraq’s foreign policy believe that military cooperation with NATO should be expanded, noted: Joint military cooperation of Western countries, such as France, Britain and the US with some regional players such as Egypt, Jordan and Iraq and some countries of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council are increasing and joint naval and air exercises in the Red Sea and other places have become more prominent. NATO follows a model in which expansion of its presence in the West Asian region is one of its components, which will entail its own risks.

Addressing Roots of Erbil, Sulaymaniyah Disputes, US Motivation to Reduce Tension

Addressing Roots of Erbil, Sulaymaniyah Disputes, US Motivation to Reduce Tension

2023/02/15

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A university professor of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, saying that the main difference between the two main parties of the Kurdistan Region is rooted in their power-seeking desire and the extent of their political domination, adding: Disputes such as the budget and control over disputed areas are the main difference the two main parties of Kurdistan have with the central government in Baghdad, and such deep differences do not seem to be easily resolved.

Causes, Consequences of crease in ISIS Terrorist Movements in Iraq

Causes, Consequences of crease in ISIS Terrorist Movements in Iraq

2023/01/11

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An analyst of Iraq affairs stating that the repetition of terrorist operations and movements of groups like ISIS slows down the process of economic reforms in Iraq, said: security gaps have been created and increase in the price of basic goods and food for the people would take politics to the streets in Iraq and various forces, including supporters of Moqtada Sadr, would return to the scene. This issue can create a new crisis for Iraq.

Prospect of Forming Government in Iraq after Withdrawal of Sadr Movement from Political Process

Prospect of Forming Government in Iraq after Withdrawal of Sadr Movement from Political Process

2022/06/24

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on Iraq affairs, stating that the current situation leads the Shiite currents to form a government, noted: Shiite groups seek to form a government with the opportunity that has been created, and increasing the number of seats will give them this opportunity, but it is not clear what policy the Sadr Movement wants to pursue outside the political process towards the formation of the government.

Political Developments in Iraq, Prospects for Government Formation

Political Developments in Iraq, Prospects for Government Formation

2022/02/12

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on Iraq affairs, saying that the winning groups in the Iraqi elections do not have a stable theoretical and ideological basis and the only factor of consensus between them is common interests, noted: Analysts close to Mustafa al-Kadhimi’s government have acknowledged that his government was in fact the government of the Sadr movement; therefore, the government that is to be formed in the future will be in line with the al-Kadhimi’s government.

Biden’s US Targets of New Intervention in the Region

Biden’s US Targets of New Intervention in the Region

2021/12/16

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on US affairs, commenting on the US President Joe Biden’s recent claims that one of the reasons for the US military presence outside the borders, including deployment of US troops in the Persian Gulf region such as Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Syria, is Iran’s regional activities, said: Although there are talks over a change in Washington’s approach in the Middle East region in line with implementation of Biden’s stated policies in that region, in general, it seems that the main foundations of the US foreign policy in the region have not changed much, rather the process of implementation of its policies has been subject to changes.

Strategic Outcomes of Effort Made by Iraqi Shi’ite Parties to Achieve Political Agreement

Strategic Outcomes of Effort Made by Iraqi Shi’ite Parties to Achieve Political Agreement

2021/12/15

Strategic Council Online- Interview: An expert on Iraqi commented on the recent meeting held among Shi’ite parties inside Iraq at Al-Ameri’s house and said:” It seems that timewise, as we distance from the election, Iraqi trends and political groups of the country cope with the results of the election better than ever in the past and go ahead towards political counselling to form the cabinet and select the heads of three powers i.e. President, Speaker of the Parliament and Prime Minister”.

Saudi Arabia’s Approach towards Lebanon

Saudi Arabia’s Approach towards Lebanon

2021/11/11

Strategic Council Online—Interview: “The main goal of Saudi Arabia and its allies is to put pressure on the resistance in Lebanon,” said a university professor, noting that Saudi Arabia’s interests in the current situation revolve around chaos and insecurity in Lebanon and the fragility of the government.

Factors Strengthening Position of Resistance among Regional Nations

Factors Strengthening Position of Resistance among Regional Nations

2021/05/17

Strategic Council Online – The recent speeches delivered by Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, Secretary-General of Hezbollah in Lebanon, and Sayyed Abdul Malik Badruddin al-Houthi, the leader of Yemen’s Ansarollah, once again drew attention to the importance of the issue of resistance.
Hassan Hanizadeh – expert on the Middle East affairs

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The Inseparability of the Lebanese Front from the Axis of Resistance

The Inseparability of the Lebanese Front from the Axis of Resistance

2026/06/02

SCFR Online–Opinion: By providing an extensive network of social, healthcare, educational, and post-war reconstruction services, Hezbollah has established a strong social base for itself among Lebanon’s Shiites and Sunnis, and even beyond that, among other segments of Lebanese society, including Christians. Hezbollah has never been an external actor imposed upon Lebanon; rather, it is a phenomenon fundamentally born out of the occupation and crimes of the Zionist regime and itself influenced by popular resistance.

The Increasing Efforts of the Zionist Regime to Redefine Borders and the Regional Order and Its Consequences

The Increasing Efforts of the Zionist Regime to Redefine Borders and the Regional Order and Its Consequences

2026/06/02

SCFR Online– Opinion: Security and military developments in the region over recent months indicate that the ongoing crises and wars in Gaza, southern Lebanon, and parts of Syrian territory encompass broader dimensions of geopolitical and geostrategic transformations. In this context, the increased military presence and control of the Zionist regime over parts of the territories of these areas, along with proposals regarding the creation of buffer zones or even the expansion of security borders, have raised serious questions about the future of the regional order and its consequences for the countries of West Asia.

The Components of Iran’s Deterrence Power

The Components of Iran’s Deterrence Power

2026/05/31

SCFR Online – Opinion: At a time when regional security equations have reached a sensitive stage under the influence of Iran’s strategic confrontation with the United States and the Zionist regime, the question of the nature of Tehran’s defensive power has gained greater significance than ever before. While Washington and Tel Aviv rely on their technological superiority, the Islamic Republic of Iran has presented a model of deterrence that extends beyond the material calculations of the world’s classical militaries. This power, rooted in the connection between “the field” and “the people,” has not only altered the balance of power in recent conflicts but has also disrupted adversaries’ calculations when confronting Iran’s strategic depth.

The Persian Gulf; A Cold Battlefield Between Beijing and Washington

The Persian Gulf; A Cold Battlefield Between Beijing and Washington

2026/05/31

SCFR Online – Opinion: The competition in recent years between the United States and China encompasses various geographical regions—including the Indo-Pacific, West Asia, the Arctic and Antarctic, and Africa—as well as multiple domains such as economics and technology. Within this context, a strategic competition has also emerged in the Persian Gulf region across economic, technological, and military spheres.

Europe’s Enduring Dependence on Persian Gulf Energy

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.

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Tracking US Goals in Iraq within the Framework of Strengthening NATO-Iraq Cooperation

Tracking US Goals in Iraq within the Framework of Strengthening NATO-Iraq Cooperation

2023/02/22

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An analyst of Iraq affairs, saying that many groups and political parties and decision-makers in Iraq’s foreign policy believe that military cooperation with NATO should be expanded, noted: Joint military cooperation of Western countries, such as France, Britain and the US with some regional players such as Egypt, Jordan and Iraq and some countries of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council are increasing and joint naval and air exercises in the Red Sea and other places have become more prominent. NATO follows a model in which expansion of its presence in the West Asian region is one of its components, which will entail its own risks.

Addressing Roots of Erbil, Sulaymaniyah Disputes, US Motivation to Reduce Tension

Addressing Roots of Erbil, Sulaymaniyah Disputes, US Motivation to Reduce Tension

2023/02/15

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A university professor of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, saying that the main difference between the two main parties of the Kurdistan Region is rooted in their power-seeking desire and the extent of their political domination, adding: Disputes such as the budget and control over disputed areas are the main difference the two main parties of Kurdistan have with the central government in Baghdad, and such deep differences do not seem to be easily resolved.

Causes, Consequences of crease in ISIS Terrorist Movements in Iraq

Causes, Consequences of crease in ISIS Terrorist Movements in Iraq

2023/01/11

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An analyst of Iraq affairs stating that the repetition of terrorist operations and movements of groups like ISIS slows down the process of economic reforms in Iraq, said: security gaps have been created and increase in the price of basic goods and food for the people would take politics to the streets in Iraq and various forces, including supporters of Moqtada Sadr, would return to the scene. This issue can create a new crisis for Iraq.

Prospect of Forming Government in Iraq after Withdrawal of Sadr Movement from Political Process

Prospect of Forming Government in Iraq after Withdrawal of Sadr Movement from Political Process

2022/06/24

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on Iraq affairs, stating that the current situation leads the Shiite currents to form a government, noted: Shiite groups seek to form a government with the opportunity that has been created, and increasing the number of seats will give them this opportunity, but it is not clear what policy the Sadr Movement wants to pursue outside the political process towards the formation of the government.

Political Developments in Iraq, Prospects for Government Formation

Political Developments in Iraq, Prospects for Government Formation

2022/02/12

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on Iraq affairs, saying that the winning groups in the Iraqi elections do not have a stable theoretical and ideological basis and the only factor of consensus between them is common interests, noted: Analysts close to Mustafa al-Kadhimi’s government have acknowledged that his government was in fact the government of the Sadr movement; therefore, the government that is to be formed in the future will be in line with the al-Kadhimi’s government.

Biden’s US Targets of New Intervention in the Region

Biden’s US Targets of New Intervention in the Region

2021/12/16

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on US affairs, commenting on the US President Joe Biden’s recent claims that one of the reasons for the US military presence outside the borders, including deployment of US troops in the Persian Gulf region such as Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Syria, is Iran’s regional activities, said: Although there are talks over a change in Washington’s approach in the Middle East region in line with implementation of Biden’s stated policies in that region, in general, it seems that the main foundations of the US foreign policy in the region have not changed much, rather the process of implementation of its policies has been subject to changes.

Strategic Outcomes of Effort Made by Iraqi Shi’ite Parties to Achieve Political Agreement

Strategic Outcomes of Effort Made by Iraqi Shi’ite Parties to Achieve Political Agreement

2021/12/15

Strategic Council Online- Interview: An expert on Iraqi commented on the recent meeting held among Shi’ite parties inside Iraq at Al-Ameri’s house and said:” It seems that timewise, as we distance from the election, Iraqi trends and political groups of the country cope with the results of the election better than ever in the past and go ahead towards political counselling to form the cabinet and select the heads of three powers i.e. President, Speaker of the Parliament and Prime Minister”.

Saudi Arabia’s Approach towards Lebanon

Saudi Arabia’s Approach towards Lebanon

2021/11/11

Strategic Council Online—Interview: “The main goal of Saudi Arabia and its allies is to put pressure on the resistance in Lebanon,” said a university professor, noting that Saudi Arabia’s interests in the current situation revolve around chaos and insecurity in Lebanon and the fragility of the government.

Factors Strengthening Position of Resistance among Regional Nations

Factors Strengthening Position of Resistance among Regional Nations

2021/05/17

Strategic Council Online – The recent speeches delivered by Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, Secretary-General of Hezbollah in Lebanon, and Sayyed Abdul Malik Badruddin al-Houthi, the leader of Yemen’s Ansarollah, once again drew attention to the importance of the issue of resistance.
Hassan Hanizadeh – expert on the Middle East affairs

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The Inseparability of the Lebanese Front from the Axis of Resistance

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2026/06/02

SCFR Online–Opinion: By providing an extensive network of social, healthcare, educational, and post-war reconstruction services, Hezbollah has established a strong social base for itself among Lebanon’s Shiites and Sunnis, and even beyond that, among other segments of Lebanese society, including Christians. Hezbollah has never been an external actor imposed upon Lebanon; rather, it is a phenomenon fundamentally born out of the occupation and crimes of the Zionist regime and itself influenced by popular resistance.

The Increasing Efforts of the Zionist Regime to Redefine Borders and the Regional Order and Its Consequences

The Increasing Efforts of the Zionist Regime to Redefine Borders and the Regional Order and Its Consequences

2026/06/02

SCFR Online– Opinion: Security and military developments in the region over recent months indicate that the ongoing crises and wars in Gaza, southern Lebanon, and parts of Syrian territory encompass broader dimensions of geopolitical and geostrategic transformations. In this context, the increased military presence and control of the Zionist regime over parts of the territories of these areas, along with proposals regarding the creation of buffer zones or even the expansion of security borders, have raised serious questions about the future of the regional order and its consequences for the countries of West Asia.

The Components of Iran’s Deterrence Power

The Components of Iran’s Deterrence Power

2026/05/31

SCFR Online – Opinion: At a time when regional security equations have reached a sensitive stage under the influence of Iran’s strategic confrontation with the United States and the Zionist regime, the question of the nature of Tehran’s defensive power has gained greater significance than ever before. While Washington and Tel Aviv rely on their technological superiority, the Islamic Republic of Iran has presented a model of deterrence that extends beyond the material calculations of the world’s classical militaries. This power, rooted in the connection between “the field” and “the people,” has not only altered the balance of power in recent conflicts but has also disrupted adversaries’ calculations when confronting Iran’s strategic depth.

The Persian Gulf; A Cold Battlefield Between Beijing and Washington

The Persian Gulf; A Cold Battlefield Between Beijing and Washington

2026/05/31

SCFR Online – Opinion: The competition in recent years between the United States and China encompasses various geographical regions—including the Indo-Pacific, West Asia, the Arctic and Antarctic, and Africa—as well as multiple domains such as economics and technology. Within this context, a strategic competition has also emerged in the Persian Gulf region across economic, technological, and military spheres.

Europe’s Enduring Dependence on Persian Gulf Energy

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.

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Iraq

Tracking US Goals in Iraq within the Framework of Strengthening NATO-Iraq Cooperation

Tracking US Goals in Iraq within the Framework of Strengthening NATO-Iraq Cooperation

2023/02/22

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An analyst of Iraq affairs, saying that many groups and political parties and decision-makers in Iraq’s foreign policy believe that military cooperation with NATO should be expanded, noted: Joint military cooperation of Western countries, such as France, Britain and the US with some regional players such as Egypt, Jordan and Iraq and some countries of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council are increasing and joint naval and air exercises in the Red Sea and other places have become more prominent. NATO follows a model in which expansion of its presence in the West Asian region is one of its components, which will entail its own risks.

Addressing Roots of Erbil, Sulaymaniyah Disputes, US Motivation to Reduce Tension

Addressing Roots of Erbil, Sulaymaniyah Disputes, US Motivation to Reduce Tension

2023/02/15

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A university professor of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, saying that the main difference between the two main parties of the Kurdistan Region is rooted in their power-seeking desire and the extent of their political domination, adding: Disputes such as the budget and control over disputed areas are the main difference the two main parties of Kurdistan have with the central government in Baghdad, and such deep differences do not seem to be easily resolved.

Causes, Consequences of crease in ISIS Terrorist Movements in Iraq

Causes, Consequences of crease in ISIS Terrorist Movements in Iraq

2023/01/11

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An analyst of Iraq affairs stating that the repetition of terrorist operations and movements of groups like ISIS slows down the process of economic reforms in Iraq, said: security gaps have been created and increase in the price of basic goods and food for the people would take politics to the streets in Iraq and various forces, including supporters of Moqtada Sadr, would return to the scene. This issue can create a new crisis for Iraq.

Prospect of Forming Government in Iraq after Withdrawal of Sadr Movement from Political Process

Prospect of Forming Government in Iraq after Withdrawal of Sadr Movement from Political Process

2022/06/24

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on Iraq affairs, stating that the current situation leads the Shiite currents to form a government, noted: Shiite groups seek to form a government with the opportunity that has been created, and increasing the number of seats will give them this opportunity, but it is not clear what policy the Sadr Movement wants to pursue outside the political process towards the formation of the government.

Political Developments in Iraq, Prospects for Government Formation

Political Developments in Iraq, Prospects for Government Formation

2022/02/12

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on Iraq affairs, saying that the winning groups in the Iraqi elections do not have a stable theoretical and ideological basis and the only factor of consensus between them is common interests, noted: Analysts close to Mustafa al-Kadhimi’s government have acknowledged that his government was in fact the government of the Sadr movement; therefore, the government that is to be formed in the future will be in line with the al-Kadhimi’s government.

Biden’s US Targets of New Intervention in the Region

Biden’s US Targets of New Intervention in the Region

2021/12/16

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on US affairs, commenting on the US President Joe Biden’s recent claims that one of the reasons for the US military presence outside the borders, including deployment of US troops in the Persian Gulf region such as Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Syria, is Iran’s regional activities, said: Although there are talks over a change in Washington’s approach in the Middle East region in line with implementation of Biden’s stated policies in that region, in general, it seems that the main foundations of the US foreign policy in the region have not changed much, rather the process of implementation of its policies has been subject to changes.

Strategic Outcomes of Effort Made by Iraqi Shi’ite Parties to Achieve Political Agreement

Strategic Outcomes of Effort Made by Iraqi Shi’ite Parties to Achieve Political Agreement

2021/12/15

Strategic Council Online- Interview: An expert on Iraqi commented on the recent meeting held among Shi’ite parties inside Iraq at Al-Ameri’s house and said:” It seems that timewise, as we distance from the election, Iraqi trends and political groups of the country cope with the results of the election better than ever in the past and go ahead towards political counselling to form the cabinet and select the heads of three powers i.e. President, Speaker of the Parliament and Prime Minister”.

Saudi Arabia’s Approach towards Lebanon

Saudi Arabia’s Approach towards Lebanon

2021/11/11

Strategic Council Online—Interview: “The main goal of Saudi Arabia and its allies is to put pressure on the resistance in Lebanon,” said a university professor, noting that Saudi Arabia’s interests in the current situation revolve around chaos and insecurity in Lebanon and the fragility of the government.

Factors Strengthening Position of Resistance among Regional Nations

Factors Strengthening Position of Resistance among Regional Nations

2021/05/17

Strategic Council Online – The recent speeches delivered by Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, Secretary-General of Hezbollah in Lebanon, and Sayyed Abdul Malik Badruddin al-Houthi, the leader of Yemen’s Ansarollah, once again drew attention to the importance of the issue of resistance.
Hassan Hanizadeh – expert on the Middle East affairs

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The Inseparability of the Lebanese Front from the Axis of Resistance

The Inseparability of the Lebanese Front from the Axis of Resistance

2026/06/02

SCFR Online–Opinion: By providing an extensive network of social, healthcare, educational, and post-war reconstruction services, Hezbollah has established a strong social base for itself among Lebanon’s Shiites and Sunnis, and even beyond that, among other segments of Lebanese society, including Christians. Hezbollah has never been an external actor imposed upon Lebanon; rather, it is a phenomenon fundamentally born out of the occupation and crimes of the Zionist regime and itself influenced by popular resistance.

The Increasing Efforts of the Zionist Regime to Redefine Borders and the Regional Order and Its Consequences

The Increasing Efforts of the Zionist Regime to Redefine Borders and the Regional Order and Its Consequences

2026/06/02

SCFR Online– Opinion: Security and military developments in the region over recent months indicate that the ongoing crises and wars in Gaza, southern Lebanon, and parts of Syrian territory encompass broader dimensions of geopolitical and geostrategic transformations. In this context, the increased military presence and control of the Zionist regime over parts of the territories of these areas, along with proposals regarding the creation of buffer zones or even the expansion of security borders, have raised serious questions about the future of the regional order and its consequences for the countries of West Asia.

The Components of Iran’s Deterrence Power

The Components of Iran’s Deterrence Power

2026/05/31

SCFR Online – Opinion: At a time when regional security equations have reached a sensitive stage under the influence of Iran’s strategic confrontation with the United States and the Zionist regime, the question of the nature of Tehran’s defensive power has gained greater significance than ever before. While Washington and Tel Aviv rely on their technological superiority, the Islamic Republic of Iran has presented a model of deterrence that extends beyond the material calculations of the world’s classical militaries. This power, rooted in the connection between “the field” and “the people,” has not only altered the balance of power in recent conflicts but has also disrupted adversaries’ calculations when confronting Iran’s strategic depth.

The Persian Gulf; A Cold Battlefield Between Beijing and Washington

The Persian Gulf; A Cold Battlefield Between Beijing and Washington

2026/05/31

SCFR Online – Opinion: The competition in recent years between the United States and China encompasses various geographical regions—including the Indo-Pacific, West Asia, the Arctic and Antarctic, and Africa—as well as multiple domains such as economics and technology. Within this context, a strategic competition has also emerged in the Persian Gulf region across economic, technological, and military spheres.

Europe’s Enduring Dependence on Persian Gulf Energy

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.

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Iraq

Tracking US Goals in Iraq within the Framework of Strengthening NATO-Iraq Cooperation

Tracking US Goals in Iraq within the Framework of Strengthening NATO-Iraq Cooperation

2023/02/22

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An analyst of Iraq affairs, saying that many groups and political parties and decision-makers in Iraq’s foreign policy believe that military cooperation with NATO should be expanded, noted: Joint military cooperation of Western countries, such as France, Britain and the US with some regional players such as Egypt, Jordan and Iraq and some countries of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council are increasing and joint naval and air exercises in the Red Sea and other places have become more prominent. NATO follows a model in which expansion of its presence in the West Asian region is one of its components, which will entail its own risks.

Addressing Roots of Erbil, Sulaymaniyah Disputes, US Motivation to Reduce Tension

Addressing Roots of Erbil, Sulaymaniyah Disputes, US Motivation to Reduce Tension

2023/02/15

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A university professor of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, saying that the main difference between the two main parties of the Kurdistan Region is rooted in their power-seeking desire and the extent of their political domination, adding: Disputes such as the budget and control over disputed areas are the main difference the two main parties of Kurdistan have with the central government in Baghdad, and such deep differences do not seem to be easily resolved.

Causes, Consequences of crease in ISIS Terrorist Movements in Iraq

Causes, Consequences of crease in ISIS Terrorist Movements in Iraq

2023/01/11

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An analyst of Iraq affairs stating that the repetition of terrorist operations and movements of groups like ISIS slows down the process of economic reforms in Iraq, said: security gaps have been created and increase in the price of basic goods and food for the people would take politics to the streets in Iraq and various forces, including supporters of Moqtada Sadr, would return to the scene. This issue can create a new crisis for Iraq.

Prospect of Forming Government in Iraq after Withdrawal of Sadr Movement from Political Process

Prospect of Forming Government in Iraq after Withdrawal of Sadr Movement from Political Process

2022/06/24

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on Iraq affairs, stating that the current situation leads the Shiite currents to form a government, noted: Shiite groups seek to form a government with the opportunity that has been created, and increasing the number of seats will give them this opportunity, but it is not clear what policy the Sadr Movement wants to pursue outside the political process towards the formation of the government.

Political Developments in Iraq, Prospects for Government Formation

Political Developments in Iraq, Prospects for Government Formation

2022/02/12

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on Iraq affairs, saying that the winning groups in the Iraqi elections do not have a stable theoretical and ideological basis and the only factor of consensus between them is common interests, noted: Analysts close to Mustafa al-Kadhimi’s government have acknowledged that his government was in fact the government of the Sadr movement; therefore, the government that is to be formed in the future will be in line with the al-Kadhimi’s government.

Biden’s US Targets of New Intervention in the Region

Biden’s US Targets of New Intervention in the Region

2021/12/16

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on US affairs, commenting on the US President Joe Biden’s recent claims that one of the reasons for the US military presence outside the borders, including deployment of US troops in the Persian Gulf region such as Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Syria, is Iran’s regional activities, said: Although there are talks over a change in Washington’s approach in the Middle East region in line with implementation of Biden’s stated policies in that region, in general, it seems that the main foundations of the US foreign policy in the region have not changed much, rather the process of implementation of its policies has been subject to changes.

Strategic Outcomes of Effort Made by Iraqi Shi’ite Parties to Achieve Political Agreement

Strategic Outcomes of Effort Made by Iraqi Shi’ite Parties to Achieve Political Agreement

2021/12/15

Strategic Council Online- Interview: An expert on Iraqi commented on the recent meeting held among Shi’ite parties inside Iraq at Al-Ameri’s house and said:” It seems that timewise, as we distance from the election, Iraqi trends and political groups of the country cope with the results of the election better than ever in the past and go ahead towards political counselling to form the cabinet and select the heads of three powers i.e. President, Speaker of the Parliament and Prime Minister”.

Saudi Arabia’s Approach towards Lebanon

Saudi Arabia’s Approach towards Lebanon

2021/11/11

Strategic Council Online—Interview: “The main goal of Saudi Arabia and its allies is to put pressure on the resistance in Lebanon,” said a university professor, noting that Saudi Arabia’s interests in the current situation revolve around chaos and insecurity in Lebanon and the fragility of the government.

Factors Strengthening Position of Resistance among Regional Nations

Factors Strengthening Position of Resistance among Regional Nations

2021/05/17

Strategic Council Online – The recent speeches delivered by Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, Secretary-General of Hezbollah in Lebanon, and Sayyed Abdul Malik Badruddin al-Houthi, the leader of Yemen’s Ansarollah, once again drew attention to the importance of the issue of resistance.
Hassan Hanizadeh – expert on the Middle East affairs

ÚLTIMAS PUBLICACIONES

The Inseparability of the Lebanese Front from the Axis of Resistance

The Inseparability of the Lebanese Front from the Axis of Resistance

2026/06/02

SCFR Online–Opinion: By providing an extensive network of social, healthcare, educational, and post-war reconstruction services, Hezbollah has established a strong social base for itself among Lebanon’s Shiites and Sunnis, and even beyond that, among other segments of Lebanese society, including Christians. Hezbollah has never been an external actor imposed upon Lebanon; rather, it is a phenomenon fundamentally born out of the occupation and crimes of the Zionist regime and itself influenced by popular resistance.

The Increasing Efforts of the Zionist Regime to Redefine Borders and the Regional Order and Its Consequences

The Increasing Efforts of the Zionist Regime to Redefine Borders and the Regional Order and Its Consequences

2026/06/02

SCFR Online– Opinion: Security and military developments in the region over recent months indicate that the ongoing crises and wars in Gaza, southern Lebanon, and parts of Syrian territory encompass broader dimensions of geopolitical and geostrategic transformations. In this context, the increased military presence and control of the Zionist regime over parts of the territories of these areas, along with proposals regarding the creation of buffer zones or even the expansion of security borders, have raised serious questions about the future of the regional order and its consequences for the countries of West Asia.

The Components of Iran’s Deterrence Power

The Components of Iran’s Deterrence Power

2026/05/31

SCFR Online – Opinion: At a time when regional security equations have reached a sensitive stage under the influence of Iran’s strategic confrontation with the United States and the Zionist regime, the question of the nature of Tehran’s defensive power has gained greater significance than ever before. While Washington and Tel Aviv rely on their technological superiority, the Islamic Republic of Iran has presented a model of deterrence that extends beyond the material calculations of the world’s classical militaries. This power, rooted in the connection between “the field” and “the people,” has not only altered the balance of power in recent conflicts but has also disrupted adversaries’ calculations when confronting Iran’s strategic depth.

The Persian Gulf; A Cold Battlefield Between Beijing and Washington

The Persian Gulf; A Cold Battlefield Between Beijing and Washington

2026/05/31

SCFR Online – Opinion: The competition in recent years between the United States and China encompasses various geographical regions—including the Indo-Pacific, West Asia, the Arctic and Antarctic, and Africa—as well as multiple domains such as economics and technology. Within this context, a strategic competition has also emerged in the Persian Gulf region across economic, technological, and military spheres.

Europe’s Enduring Dependence on Persian Gulf Energy

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.

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Tracking US Goals in Iraq within the Framework of Strengthening NATO-Iraq Cooperation

Tracking US Goals in Iraq within the Framework of Strengthening NATO-Iraq Cooperation

2023/02/22

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An analyst of Iraq affairs, saying that many groups and political parties and decision-makers in Iraq’s foreign policy believe that military cooperation with NATO should be expanded, noted: Joint military cooperation of Western countries, such as France, Britain and the US with some regional players such as Egypt, Jordan and Iraq and some countries of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council are increasing and joint naval and air exercises in the Red Sea and other places have become more prominent. NATO follows a model in which expansion of its presence in the West Asian region is one of its components, which will entail its own risks.

Addressing Roots of Erbil, Sulaymaniyah Disputes, US Motivation to Reduce Tension

Addressing Roots of Erbil, Sulaymaniyah Disputes, US Motivation to Reduce Tension

2023/02/15

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A university professor of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, saying that the main difference between the two main parties of the Kurdistan Region is rooted in their power-seeking desire and the extent of their political domination, adding: Disputes such as the budget and control over disputed areas are the main difference the two main parties of Kurdistan have with the central government in Baghdad, and such deep differences do not seem to be easily resolved.

Causes, Consequences of crease in ISIS Terrorist Movements in Iraq

Causes, Consequences of crease in ISIS Terrorist Movements in Iraq

2023/01/11

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An analyst of Iraq affairs stating that the repetition of terrorist operations and movements of groups like ISIS slows down the process of economic reforms in Iraq, said: security gaps have been created and increase in the price of basic goods and food for the people would take politics to the streets in Iraq and various forces, including supporters of Moqtada Sadr, would return to the scene. This issue can create a new crisis for Iraq.

Prospect of Forming Government in Iraq after Withdrawal of Sadr Movement from Political Process

Prospect of Forming Government in Iraq after Withdrawal of Sadr Movement from Political Process

2022/06/24

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on Iraq affairs, stating that the current situation leads the Shiite currents to form a government, noted: Shiite groups seek to form a government with the opportunity that has been created, and increasing the number of seats will give them this opportunity, but it is not clear what policy the Sadr Movement wants to pursue outside the political process towards the formation of the government.

Political Developments in Iraq, Prospects for Government Formation

Political Developments in Iraq, Prospects for Government Formation

2022/02/12

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on Iraq affairs, saying that the winning groups in the Iraqi elections do not have a stable theoretical and ideological basis and the only factor of consensus between them is common interests, noted: Analysts close to Mustafa al-Kadhimi’s government have acknowledged that his government was in fact the government of the Sadr movement; therefore, the government that is to be formed in the future will be in line with the al-Kadhimi’s government.

Biden’s US Targets of New Intervention in the Region

Biden’s US Targets of New Intervention in the Region

2021/12/16

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on US affairs, commenting on the US President Joe Biden’s recent claims that one of the reasons for the US military presence outside the borders, including deployment of US troops in the Persian Gulf region such as Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Syria, is Iran’s regional activities, said: Although there are talks over a change in Washington’s approach in the Middle East region in line with implementation of Biden’s stated policies in that region, in general, it seems that the main foundations of the US foreign policy in the region have not changed much, rather the process of implementation of its policies has been subject to changes.

Strategic Outcomes of Effort Made by Iraqi Shi’ite Parties to Achieve Political Agreement

Strategic Outcomes of Effort Made by Iraqi Shi’ite Parties to Achieve Political Agreement

2021/12/15

Strategic Council Online- Interview: An expert on Iraqi commented on the recent meeting held among Shi’ite parties inside Iraq at Al-Ameri’s house and said:” It seems that timewise, as we distance from the election, Iraqi trends and political groups of the country cope with the results of the election better than ever in the past and go ahead towards political counselling to form the cabinet and select the heads of three powers i.e. President, Speaker of the Parliament and Prime Minister”.

Saudi Arabia’s Approach towards Lebanon

Saudi Arabia’s Approach towards Lebanon

2021/11/11

Strategic Council Online—Interview: “The main goal of Saudi Arabia and its allies is to put pressure on the resistance in Lebanon,” said a university professor, noting that Saudi Arabia’s interests in the current situation revolve around chaos and insecurity in Lebanon and the fragility of the government.

Factors Strengthening Position of Resistance among Regional Nations

Factors Strengthening Position of Resistance among Regional Nations

2021/05/17

Strategic Council Online – The recent speeches delivered by Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, Secretary-General of Hezbollah in Lebanon, and Sayyed Abdul Malik Badruddin al-Houthi, the leader of Yemen’s Ansarollah, once again drew attention to the importance of the issue of resistance.
Hassan Hanizadeh – expert on the Middle East affairs

ÚLTIMAS PUBLICACIONES

The Inseparability of the Lebanese Front from the Axis of Resistance

The Inseparability of the Lebanese Front from the Axis of Resistance

2026/06/02

SCFR Online–Opinion: By providing an extensive network of social, healthcare, educational, and post-war reconstruction services, Hezbollah has established a strong social base for itself among Lebanon’s Shiites and Sunnis, and even beyond that, among other segments of Lebanese society, including Christians. Hezbollah has never been an external actor imposed upon Lebanon; rather, it is a phenomenon fundamentally born out of the occupation and crimes of the Zionist regime and itself influenced by popular resistance.

The Increasing Efforts of the Zionist Regime to Redefine Borders and the Regional Order and Its Consequences

The Increasing Efforts of the Zionist Regime to Redefine Borders and the Regional Order and Its Consequences

2026/06/02

SCFR Online– Opinion: Security and military developments in the region over recent months indicate that the ongoing crises and wars in Gaza, southern Lebanon, and parts of Syrian territory encompass broader dimensions of geopolitical and geostrategic transformations. In this context, the increased military presence and control of the Zionist regime over parts of the territories of these areas, along with proposals regarding the creation of buffer zones or even the expansion of security borders, have raised serious questions about the future of the regional order and its consequences for the countries of West Asia.

The Components of Iran’s Deterrence Power

The Components of Iran’s Deterrence Power

2026/05/31

SCFR Online – Opinion: At a time when regional security equations have reached a sensitive stage under the influence of Iran’s strategic confrontation with the United States and the Zionist regime, the question of the nature of Tehran’s defensive power has gained greater significance than ever before. While Washington and Tel Aviv rely on their technological superiority, the Islamic Republic of Iran has presented a model of deterrence that extends beyond the material calculations of the world’s classical militaries. This power, rooted in the connection between “the field” and “the people,” has not only altered the balance of power in recent conflicts but has also disrupted adversaries’ calculations when confronting Iran’s strategic depth.

The Persian Gulf; A Cold Battlefield Between Beijing and Washington

The Persian Gulf; A Cold Battlefield Between Beijing and Washington

2026/05/31

SCFR Online – Opinion: The competition in recent years between the United States and China encompasses various geographical regions—including the Indo-Pacific, West Asia, the Arctic and Antarctic, and Africa—as well as multiple domains such as economics and technology. Within this context, a strategic competition has also emerged in the Persian Gulf region across economic, technological, and military spheres.

Europe’s Enduring Dependence on Persian Gulf Energy

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.

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