The 12-Day War: An Opportunity for Designing Targeted Public Diplomacy

The 12-Day War: An Opportunity for Designing Targeted Public Diplomacy

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A researcher on West Asian affairs stated: The 12-day war of the Israeli regime against Iran, despite its aggressive and destructive nature, can turn into a strategic opportunity for our country; a chance to legitimize defense policies and strengthen the Resistance Discourse in the international system. In a world where public opinion plays an increasing role in shaping policies, effective narrative-building about this war is the key to turning threat into opportunity. Iran, relying on public diplomacy and transnational media, can present the Israeli regime’s attacks as a blatant violation of international law and emphasize its legitimate right to defense and deterrence. Furthermore, by portraying itself as logical, resistant, and oppressed, it can pave the way for increased regional and global empathy. Ultimately, this war can provide a platform for domestic consensus, cohesion of the Resistance Axis, and redefining Iran’s position as a responsible actor in regional security equations.

Turkey’s Concerns Regarding Recent Developments in Syria

Turkey’s Concerns Regarding Recent Developments in Syria

Strategic Council Online– Interview: A West Asia affairs expert stated that despite the internationally brokered ceasefire agreement reached a few days ago in Al-Suwayda, the Israeli regime’s movements in southern Syria continue. In this context, an important issue that has drawn public attention is Turkey’s reaction to these developments. By supporting Ahmed al-Shara (also known as Abu Muhammad al-Julene), Turkey managed to lay the groundwork for the fall of Bashar al-Assad and, in its view, solidify its foothold in the country. However, over the past few weeks, with the Zionist regime’s attacks on positions held by Julani’s forces in Syria and other areas, Ankara’s calculations in Syria have been significantly disrupted.

The Impact of the 12-Day War on the Economy of the Israeli Regime

The Impact of the 12-Day War on the Economy of the Israeli Regime

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A senior international affairs analyst stated that the Israeli regime’s 12-day war against Iran in June 2025 has pushed its economy to a fragile point. A 16.2% decline in exports to $3.6 billion is just the tip of the iceberg of the crisis. Simultaneously, global isolation and the continued widening of crimes in Gaza have placed an additional burden on its economy. The weakening of the shekel against the dollar and the destruction of key infrastructure have plunged the Israeli regime’s economy into a whirlpool of a 20.6% trade deficit and a 3.4% drop in six-month exports to $26.97 billion. A 5% increase in imports has further exacerbated the pressure. This crisis, rooted in the Israeli regime’s military adventurism and global isolation, has driven it toward dependence on foreign aid and social collapse.

Challenges Ahead for Future Cooperation Between Iran and the IAEA

Challenges Ahead for Future Cooperation Between Iran and the IAEA

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An international affairs expert stated that the recent attacks by the Israeli regime and the U.S. against Iran’s nuclear facilities are the primary challenge to future cooperation between Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

An Analysis of the Behind-the-Scenes of Recent Developments in Syria

An Analysis of the Behind-the-Scenes of Recent Developments in Syria

Strategic Council Online Opinion: After the outbreak of clashes between the Druze and Bedouin tribes in As-Suwayda Governorate, the Israeli regime intervened in favor of the Druze and launched airstrikes against Syria, which lasted for three days. Although this tension ultimately led to a fragile ceasefire, what lies behind this escalation and the confrontation between the Zionist regime and the interim government of Ahmad al-Shara (also known as Abu Muhammad al-Julani)?