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An Analysis of the Makkah Defense Pact

SCFR Online – Opinion: On Friday, August 7, the heads of state of three countries – Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan – signed a text under the title “Makkah Joint Defense Agreement.”

Dimensions and challenges of the initiative to revive the Hejaz Railway

Strategic Council Online – Note: The initiative to revive the Hejaz Railway, beyond being a transportation project, constitutes an attempt to redefine geopolitics, the economy, and Turkey’s regional position; however, its realization appears to face significant financial, security, and institutional challenges.

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

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

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Nouri al-Maliki

America’s Zero-Sum Game in Iraq

America’s Zero-Sum Game in Iraq

Online Strategic Council – Memoir: The swift selection of Nouri al-Maliki for the premiership constitutes a new phase in Iraq’s political sphere. Multiple factors have played a role in this process, the most important being the prevailing situation in Iraq and the region. Under such circumstances, Iraq requires a powerful and experienced prime minister who can keep the country away from the dangers of wars and crises.

Scenarios for the formation of the government in Iraq

Scenarios for the formation of the government in Iraq

Strategic Council Online—Interview: An expert of Iraq issues says with the passage of six months after the parliamentary elections in Iraq, the formation of the new Iraqi government remains ambiguous.

Political Developments in Iraq, Prospects for Government Formation

Political Developments in Iraq, Prospects for Government Formation

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.

Consequences of Iraqi Election Results on Resistance Groups

Consequences of Iraqi Election Results on Resistance Groups

Strategic Council Online- Interview: Having stated that in the new era, the pressure on the resistance groups in Iraq will be mounted, a university professor said:” driving wedge among Shi’ite groups and intensifying it is the strategy being followed up by opponents as they have been successful so far”.

Perspective of Iraqi Political Developments during Post-Election

Perspective of Iraqi Political Developments during Post-Election

Strategic Council Online- Interview: The Expert of Middle East affairs commented on the political status in Iraq after the recent election and said:” Despite political challenges and protests of various trends about the results of the recent parliamentary election, it was finally finished. Saairun trend led by Muqtada Al-Sadr was recognized as the victor of the election with 73 seats”.

An Analysis on Iraqi Parliamentary Election

An Analysis on Iraqi Parliamentary Election

Strategic Council Online- Opinion: The fifth parliamentary election in Iraq was held on October 10, 2021, especially amid particular international, regional and domestic situation which was coupled with challenging sidelines. It seems to be normal to some extent in a country like Iraq as a country that practices transition and where the foundations of democracy are not solidified yet.
Hamid Khoshayand, Analyst of international affairs

Iraq in the Direction of New Political Arrangement

Iraq in the Direction of New Political Arrangement

Strategic Council Online- Opinion: The result of the Iraqi parliamentary election drew the attention of observers and political circles because it has changed the political arrangement of the Parliament of the country.
Siamak Kakaei, Expert on Iraq affairs

Exit of Big Western (Oil) Companies from Iraq & Chinese Strategic Presence Alternative

Exit of Big Western (Oil) Companies from Iraq & Chinese Strategic Presence Alternative

Strategic Council Online- Interview
Former Iranian Ambassador to Iraq said China is interested in developing her projects in Iraq and when Western companies exit from the country, China will replace them. He added that China has shown her interest to expand her economic presence in Iraq and has entered the country consciously. In this context, Iraq will also be able to secure and maintain her sustainable security. Moreover, new opportunity and horizon in this field are created for a joint cooperation among Iran, China and Iraq.

Iraq; Challenges Facing Mustafa al-Kazemi Government

Iraq; Challenges Facing Mustafa al-Kazemi Government

Strategic Council Online: The new Iraqi government is facing several challenges, while the economic situation in Iraq is not favorable due to the decrease in oil prices and the economic situation Iraq has been facing in the past.
Siamak Kakai – Expert on Iraqi Affairs

Allawi Fails to Form Gov’t, Violence May Erupt in Iraq Again

Allawi Fails to Form Gov’t, Violence May Erupt in Iraq Again

Strategic Council Online: An international relations professor describing the factors that led to the failure and resignation of Tawfiq Alawi in forming the government, noted: The Iraqis by going home from the streets truly cooperated with the political groups but these groups failed to cooperate in formation of an independent government and asked for their share of the cabinet. Therefore, there are high possibilities for the people to go back to the streets and violence could erupt again.

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An Analysis of the Makkah Defense Pact

SCFR Online – Opinion: On Friday, August 7, the heads of state of three countries – Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan – signed a text under the title “Makkah Joint Defense Agreement.”

Dimensions and challenges of the initiative to revive the Hejaz Railway

Strategic Council Online – Note: The initiative to revive the Hejaz Railway, beyond being a transportation project, constitutes an attempt to redefine geopolitics, the economy, and Turkey’s regional position; however, its realization appears to face significant financial, security, and institutional challenges.

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

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

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Nouri al-Maliki

America’s Zero-Sum Game in Iraq

America’s Zero-Sum Game in Iraq

Online Strategic Council – Memoir: The swift selection of Nouri al-Maliki for the premiership constitutes a new phase in Iraq’s political sphere. Multiple factors have played a role in this process, the most important being the prevailing situation in Iraq and the region. Under such circumstances, Iraq requires a powerful and experienced prime minister who can keep the country away from the dangers of wars and crises.

Scenarios for the formation of the government in Iraq

Scenarios for the formation of the government in Iraq

Strategic Council Online—Interview: An expert of Iraq issues says with the passage of six months after the parliamentary elections in Iraq, the formation of the new Iraqi government remains ambiguous.

Political Developments in Iraq, Prospects for Government Formation

Political Developments in Iraq, Prospects for Government Formation

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.

Consequences of Iraqi Election Results on Resistance Groups

Consequences of Iraqi Election Results on Resistance Groups

Strategic Council Online- Interview: Having stated that in the new era, the pressure on the resistance groups in Iraq will be mounted, a university professor said:” driving wedge among Shi’ite groups and intensifying it is the strategy being followed up by opponents as they have been successful so far”.

Perspective of Iraqi Political Developments during Post-Election

Perspective of Iraqi Political Developments during Post-Election

Strategic Council Online- Interview: The Expert of Middle East affairs commented on the political status in Iraq after the recent election and said:” Despite political challenges and protests of various trends about the results of the recent parliamentary election, it was finally finished. Saairun trend led by Muqtada Al-Sadr was recognized as the victor of the election with 73 seats”.

An Analysis on Iraqi Parliamentary Election

An Analysis on Iraqi Parliamentary Election

Strategic Council Online- Opinion: The fifth parliamentary election in Iraq was held on October 10, 2021, especially amid particular international, regional and domestic situation which was coupled with challenging sidelines. It seems to be normal to some extent in a country like Iraq as a country that practices transition and where the foundations of democracy are not solidified yet.
Hamid Khoshayand, Analyst of international affairs

Iraq in the Direction of New Political Arrangement

Iraq in the Direction of New Political Arrangement

Strategic Council Online- Opinion: The result of the Iraqi parliamentary election drew the attention of observers and political circles because it has changed the political arrangement of the Parliament of the country.
Siamak Kakaei, Expert on Iraq affairs

Exit of Big Western (Oil) Companies from Iraq & Chinese Strategic Presence Alternative

Exit of Big Western (Oil) Companies from Iraq & Chinese Strategic Presence Alternative

Strategic Council Online- Interview
Former Iranian Ambassador to Iraq said China is interested in developing her projects in Iraq and when Western companies exit from the country, China will replace them. He added that China has shown her interest to expand her economic presence in Iraq and has entered the country consciously. In this context, Iraq will also be able to secure and maintain her sustainable security. Moreover, new opportunity and horizon in this field are created for a joint cooperation among Iran, China and Iraq.

Iraq; Challenges Facing Mustafa al-Kazemi Government

Iraq; Challenges Facing Mustafa al-Kazemi Government

Strategic Council Online: The new Iraqi government is facing several challenges, while the economic situation in Iraq is not favorable due to the decrease in oil prices and the economic situation Iraq has been facing in the past.
Siamak Kakai – Expert on Iraqi Affairs

Allawi Fails to Form Gov’t, Violence May Erupt in Iraq Again

Allawi Fails to Form Gov’t, Violence May Erupt in Iraq Again

Strategic Council Online: An international relations professor describing the factors that led to the failure and resignation of Tawfiq Alawi in forming the government, noted: The Iraqis by going home from the streets truly cooperated with the political groups but these groups failed to cooperate in formation of an independent government and asked for their share of the cabinet. Therefore, there are high possibilities for the people to go back to the streets and violence could erupt again.

Nouri al-Maliki

America’s Zero-Sum Game in Iraq

America’s Zero-Sum Game in Iraq

Online Strategic Council – Memoir: The swift selection of Nouri al-Maliki for the premiership constitutes a new phase in Iraq’s political sphere. Multiple factors have played a role in this process, the most important being the prevailing situation in Iraq and the region. Under such circumstances, Iraq requires a powerful and experienced prime minister who can keep the country away from the dangers of wars and crises.

Scenarios for the formation of the government in Iraq

Scenarios for the formation of the government in Iraq

Strategic Council Online—Interview: An expert of Iraq issues says with the passage of six months after the parliamentary elections in Iraq, the formation of the new Iraqi government remains ambiguous.

Political Developments in Iraq, Prospects for Government Formation

Political Developments in Iraq, Prospects for Government Formation

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.

Consequences of Iraqi Election Results on Resistance Groups

Consequences of Iraqi Election Results on Resistance Groups

Strategic Council Online- Interview: Having stated that in the new era, the pressure on the resistance groups in Iraq will be mounted, a university professor said:” driving wedge among Shi’ite groups and intensifying it is the strategy being followed up by opponents as they have been successful so far”.

Perspective of Iraqi Political Developments during Post-Election

Perspective of Iraqi Political Developments during Post-Election

Strategic Council Online- Interview: The Expert of Middle East affairs commented on the political status in Iraq after the recent election and said:” Despite political challenges and protests of various trends about the results of the recent parliamentary election, it was finally finished. Saairun trend led by Muqtada Al-Sadr was recognized as the victor of the election with 73 seats”.

An Analysis on Iraqi Parliamentary Election

An Analysis on Iraqi Parliamentary Election

Strategic Council Online- Opinion: The fifth parliamentary election in Iraq was held on October 10, 2021, especially amid particular international, regional and domestic situation which was coupled with challenging sidelines. It seems to be normal to some extent in a country like Iraq as a country that practices transition and where the foundations of democracy are not solidified yet.
Hamid Khoshayand, Analyst of international affairs

Iraq in the Direction of New Political Arrangement

Iraq in the Direction of New Political Arrangement

Strategic Council Online- Opinion: The result of the Iraqi parliamentary election drew the attention of observers and political circles because it has changed the political arrangement of the Parliament of the country.
Siamak Kakaei, Expert on Iraq affairs

Exit of Big Western (Oil) Companies from Iraq & Chinese Strategic Presence Alternative

Exit of Big Western (Oil) Companies from Iraq & Chinese Strategic Presence Alternative

Strategic Council Online- Interview
Former Iranian Ambassador to Iraq said China is interested in developing her projects in Iraq and when Western companies exit from the country, China will replace them. He added that China has shown her interest to expand her economic presence in Iraq and has entered the country consciously. In this context, Iraq will also be able to secure and maintain her sustainable security. Moreover, new opportunity and horizon in this field are created for a joint cooperation among Iran, China and Iraq.

Iraq; Challenges Facing Mustafa al-Kazemi Government

Iraq; Challenges Facing Mustafa al-Kazemi Government

Strategic Council Online: The new Iraqi government is facing several challenges, while the economic situation in Iraq is not favorable due to the decrease in oil prices and the economic situation Iraq has been facing in the past.
Siamak Kakai – Expert on Iraqi Affairs

Allawi Fails to Form Gov’t, Violence May Erupt in Iraq Again

Allawi Fails to Form Gov’t, Violence May Erupt in Iraq Again

Strategic Council Online: An international relations professor describing the factors that led to the failure and resignation of Tawfiq Alawi in forming the government, noted: The Iraqis by going home from the streets truly cooperated with the political groups but these groups failed to cooperate in formation of an independent government and asked for their share of the cabinet. Therefore, there are high possibilities for the people to go back to the streets and violence could erupt again.

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An Analysis of the Makkah Defense Pact

SCFR Online – Opinion: On Friday, August 7, the heads of state of three countries – Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan – signed a text under the title “Makkah Joint Defense Agreement.”

Dimensions and challenges of the initiative to revive the Hejaz Railway

Strategic Council Online – Note: The initiative to revive the Hejaz Railway, beyond being a transportation project, constitutes an attempt to redefine geopolitics, the economy, and Turkey’s regional position; however, its realization appears to face significant financial, security, and institutional challenges.

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

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

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Nouri al-Maliki

America’s Zero-Sum Game in Iraq

America’s Zero-Sum Game in Iraq

Online Strategic Council – Memoir: The swift selection of Nouri al-Maliki for the premiership constitutes a new phase in Iraq’s political sphere. Multiple factors have played a role in this process, the most important being the prevailing situation in Iraq and the region. Under such circumstances, Iraq requires a powerful and experienced prime minister who can keep the country away from the dangers of wars and crises.

Scenarios for the formation of the government in Iraq

Scenarios for the formation of the government in Iraq

Strategic Council Online—Interview: An expert of Iraq issues says with the passage of six months after the parliamentary elections in Iraq, the formation of the new Iraqi government remains ambiguous.

Political Developments in Iraq, Prospects for Government Formation

Political Developments in Iraq, Prospects for Government Formation

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.

Consequences of Iraqi Election Results on Resistance Groups

Consequences of Iraqi Election Results on Resistance Groups

Strategic Council Online- Interview: Having stated that in the new era, the pressure on the resistance groups in Iraq will be mounted, a university professor said:” driving wedge among Shi’ite groups and intensifying it is the strategy being followed up by opponents as they have been successful so far”.

Perspective of Iraqi Political Developments during Post-Election

Perspective of Iraqi Political Developments during Post-Election

Strategic Council Online- Interview: The Expert of Middle East affairs commented on the political status in Iraq after the recent election and said:” Despite political challenges and protests of various trends about the results of the recent parliamentary election, it was finally finished. Saairun trend led by Muqtada Al-Sadr was recognized as the victor of the election with 73 seats”.

An Analysis on Iraqi Parliamentary Election

An Analysis on Iraqi Parliamentary Election

Strategic Council Online- Opinion: The fifth parliamentary election in Iraq was held on October 10, 2021, especially amid particular international, regional and domestic situation which was coupled with challenging sidelines. It seems to be normal to some extent in a country like Iraq as a country that practices transition and where the foundations of democracy are not solidified yet.
Hamid Khoshayand, Analyst of international affairs

Iraq in the Direction of New Political Arrangement

Iraq in the Direction of New Political Arrangement

Strategic Council Online- Opinion: The result of the Iraqi parliamentary election drew the attention of observers and political circles because it has changed the political arrangement of the Parliament of the country.
Siamak Kakaei, Expert on Iraq affairs

Exit of Big Western (Oil) Companies from Iraq & Chinese Strategic Presence Alternative

Exit of Big Western (Oil) Companies from Iraq & Chinese Strategic Presence Alternative

Strategic Council Online- Interview
Former Iranian Ambassador to Iraq said China is interested in developing her projects in Iraq and when Western companies exit from the country, China will replace them. He added that China has shown her interest to expand her economic presence in Iraq and has entered the country consciously. In this context, Iraq will also be able to secure and maintain her sustainable security. Moreover, new opportunity and horizon in this field are created for a joint cooperation among Iran, China and Iraq.

Iraq; Challenges Facing Mustafa al-Kazemi Government

Iraq; Challenges Facing Mustafa al-Kazemi Government

Strategic Council Online: The new Iraqi government is facing several challenges, while the economic situation in Iraq is not favorable due to the decrease in oil prices and the economic situation Iraq has been facing in the past.
Siamak Kakai – Expert on Iraqi Affairs

Allawi Fails to Form Gov’t, Violence May Erupt in Iraq Again

Allawi Fails to Form Gov’t, Violence May Erupt in Iraq Again

Strategic Council Online: An international relations professor describing the factors that led to the failure and resignation of Tawfiq Alawi in forming the government, noted: The Iraqis by going home from the streets truly cooperated with the political groups but these groups failed to cooperate in formation of an independent government and asked for their share of the cabinet. Therefore, there are high possibilities for the people to go back to the streets and violence could erupt again.

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An Analysis of the Makkah Defense Pact

SCFR Online – Opinion: On Friday, August 7, the heads of state of three countries – Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan – signed a text under the title “Makkah Joint Defense Agreement.”

Dimensions and challenges of the initiative to revive the Hejaz Railway

Strategic Council Online – Note: The initiative to revive the Hejaz Railway, beyond being a transportation project, constitutes an attempt to redefine geopolitics, the economy, and Turkey’s regional position; however, its realization appears to face significant financial, security, and institutional challenges.

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

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

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Nouri al-Maliki

America’s Zero-Sum Game in Iraq

America’s Zero-Sum Game in Iraq

Online Strategic Council – Memoir: The swift selection of Nouri al-Maliki for the premiership constitutes a new phase in Iraq’s political sphere. Multiple factors have played a role in this process, the most important being the prevailing situation in Iraq and the region. Under such circumstances, Iraq requires a powerful and experienced prime minister who can keep the country away from the dangers of wars and crises.

Scenarios for the formation of the government in Iraq

Scenarios for the formation of the government in Iraq

Strategic Council Online—Interview: An expert of Iraq issues says with the passage of six months after the parliamentary elections in Iraq, the formation of the new Iraqi government remains ambiguous.

Political Developments in Iraq, Prospects for Government Formation

Political Developments in Iraq, Prospects for Government Formation

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.

Consequences of Iraqi Election Results on Resistance Groups

Consequences of Iraqi Election Results on Resistance Groups

Strategic Council Online- Interview: Having stated that in the new era, the pressure on the resistance groups in Iraq will be mounted, a university professor said:” driving wedge among Shi’ite groups and intensifying it is the strategy being followed up by opponents as they have been successful so far”.

Perspective of Iraqi Political Developments during Post-Election

Perspective of Iraqi Political Developments during Post-Election

Strategic Council Online- Interview: The Expert of Middle East affairs commented on the political status in Iraq after the recent election and said:” Despite political challenges and protests of various trends about the results of the recent parliamentary election, it was finally finished. Saairun trend led by Muqtada Al-Sadr was recognized as the victor of the election with 73 seats”.

An Analysis on Iraqi Parliamentary Election

An Analysis on Iraqi Parliamentary Election

Strategic Council Online- Opinion: The fifth parliamentary election in Iraq was held on October 10, 2021, especially amid particular international, regional and domestic situation which was coupled with challenging sidelines. It seems to be normal to some extent in a country like Iraq as a country that practices transition and where the foundations of democracy are not solidified yet.
Hamid Khoshayand, Analyst of international affairs

Iraq in the Direction of New Political Arrangement

Iraq in the Direction of New Political Arrangement

Strategic Council Online- Opinion: The result of the Iraqi parliamentary election drew the attention of observers and political circles because it has changed the political arrangement of the Parliament of the country.
Siamak Kakaei, Expert on Iraq affairs

Exit of Big Western (Oil) Companies from Iraq & Chinese Strategic Presence Alternative

Exit of Big Western (Oil) Companies from Iraq & Chinese Strategic Presence Alternative

Strategic Council Online- Interview
Former Iranian Ambassador to Iraq said China is interested in developing her projects in Iraq and when Western companies exit from the country, China will replace them. He added that China has shown her interest to expand her economic presence in Iraq and has entered the country consciously. In this context, Iraq will also be able to secure and maintain her sustainable security. Moreover, new opportunity and horizon in this field are created for a joint cooperation among Iran, China and Iraq.

Iraq; Challenges Facing Mustafa al-Kazemi Government

Iraq; Challenges Facing Mustafa al-Kazemi Government

Strategic Council Online: The new Iraqi government is facing several challenges, while the economic situation in Iraq is not favorable due to the decrease in oil prices and the economic situation Iraq has been facing in the past.
Siamak Kakai – Expert on Iraqi Affairs

Allawi Fails to Form Gov’t, Violence May Erupt in Iraq Again

Allawi Fails to Form Gov’t, Violence May Erupt in Iraq Again

Strategic Council Online: An international relations professor describing the factors that led to the failure and resignation of Tawfiq Alawi in forming the government, noted: The Iraqis by going home from the streets truly cooperated with the political groups but these groups failed to cooperate in formation of an independent government and asked for their share of the cabinet. Therefore, there are high possibilities for the people to go back to the streets and violence could erupt again.

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An Analysis of the Makkah Defense Pact

SCFR Online – Opinion: On Friday, August 7, the heads of state of three countries – Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan – signed a text under the title “Makkah Joint Defense Agreement.”

Dimensions and challenges of the initiative to revive the Hejaz Railway

Strategic Council Online – Note: The initiative to revive the Hejaz Railway, beyond being a transportation project, constitutes an attempt to redefine geopolitics, the economy, and Turkey’s regional position; however, its realization appears to face significant financial, security, and institutional challenges.

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

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

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Nouri al-Maliki

America’s Zero-Sum Game in Iraq

America’s Zero-Sum Game in Iraq

Online Strategic Council – Memoir: The swift selection of Nouri al-Maliki for the premiership constitutes a new phase in Iraq’s political sphere. Multiple factors have played a role in this process, the most important being the prevailing situation in Iraq and the region. Under such circumstances, Iraq requires a powerful and experienced prime minister who can keep the country away from the dangers of wars and crises.

Scenarios for the formation of the government in Iraq

Scenarios for the formation of the government in Iraq

Strategic Council Online—Interview: An expert of Iraq issues says with the passage of six months after the parliamentary elections in Iraq, the formation of the new Iraqi government remains ambiguous.

Political Developments in Iraq, Prospects for Government Formation

Political Developments in Iraq, Prospects for Government Formation

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.

Consequences of Iraqi Election Results on Resistance Groups

Consequences of Iraqi Election Results on Resistance Groups

Strategic Council Online- Interview: Having stated that in the new era, the pressure on the resistance groups in Iraq will be mounted, a university professor said:” driving wedge among Shi’ite groups and intensifying it is the strategy being followed up by opponents as they have been successful so far”.

Perspective of Iraqi Political Developments during Post-Election

Perspective of Iraqi Political Developments during Post-Election

Strategic Council Online- Interview: The Expert of Middle East affairs commented on the political status in Iraq after the recent election and said:” Despite political challenges and protests of various trends about the results of the recent parliamentary election, it was finally finished. Saairun trend led by Muqtada Al-Sadr was recognized as the victor of the election with 73 seats”.

An Analysis on Iraqi Parliamentary Election

An Analysis on Iraqi Parliamentary Election

Strategic Council Online- Opinion: The fifth parliamentary election in Iraq was held on October 10, 2021, especially amid particular international, regional and domestic situation which was coupled with challenging sidelines. It seems to be normal to some extent in a country like Iraq as a country that practices transition and where the foundations of democracy are not solidified yet.
Hamid Khoshayand, Analyst of international affairs

Iraq in the Direction of New Political Arrangement

Iraq in the Direction of New Political Arrangement

Strategic Council Online- Opinion: The result of the Iraqi parliamentary election drew the attention of observers and political circles because it has changed the political arrangement of the Parliament of the country.
Siamak Kakaei, Expert on Iraq affairs

Exit of Big Western (Oil) Companies from Iraq & Chinese Strategic Presence Alternative

Exit of Big Western (Oil) Companies from Iraq & Chinese Strategic Presence Alternative

Strategic Council Online- Interview
Former Iranian Ambassador to Iraq said China is interested in developing her projects in Iraq and when Western companies exit from the country, China will replace them. He added that China has shown her interest to expand her economic presence in Iraq and has entered the country consciously. In this context, Iraq will also be able to secure and maintain her sustainable security. Moreover, new opportunity and horizon in this field are created for a joint cooperation among Iran, China and Iraq.

Iraq; Challenges Facing Mustafa al-Kazemi Government

Iraq; Challenges Facing Mustafa al-Kazemi Government

Strategic Council Online: The new Iraqi government is facing several challenges, while the economic situation in Iraq is not favorable due to the decrease in oil prices and the economic situation Iraq has been facing in the past.
Siamak Kakai – Expert on Iraqi Affairs

Allawi Fails to Form Gov’t, Violence May Erupt in Iraq Again

Allawi Fails to Form Gov’t, Violence May Erupt in Iraq Again

Strategic Council Online: An international relations professor describing the factors that led to the failure and resignation of Tawfiq Alawi in forming the government, noted: The Iraqis by going home from the streets truly cooperated with the political groups but these groups failed to cooperate in formation of an independent government and asked for their share of the cabinet. Therefore, there are high possibilities for the people to go back to the streets and violence could erupt again.

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An Analysis of the Makkah Defense Pact

SCFR Online – Opinion: On Friday, August 7, the heads of state of three countries – Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan – signed a text under the title “Makkah Joint Defense Agreement.”

Dimensions and challenges of the initiative to revive the Hejaz Railway

Strategic Council Online – Note: The initiative to revive the Hejaz Railway, beyond being a transportation project, constitutes an attempt to redefine geopolitics, the economy, and Turkey’s regional position; however, its realization appears to face significant financial, security, and institutional challenges.

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

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

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Nouri al-Maliki

America’s Zero-Sum Game in Iraq

America’s Zero-Sum Game in Iraq

Online Strategic Council – Memoir: The swift selection of Nouri al-Maliki for the premiership constitutes a new phase in Iraq’s political sphere. Multiple factors have played a role in this process, the most important being the prevailing situation in Iraq and the region. Under such circumstances, Iraq requires a powerful and experienced prime minister who can keep the country away from the dangers of wars and crises.

Scenarios for the formation of the government in Iraq

Scenarios for the formation of the government in Iraq

Strategic Council Online—Interview: An expert of Iraq issues says with the passage of six months after the parliamentary elections in Iraq, the formation of the new Iraqi government remains ambiguous.

Political Developments in Iraq, Prospects for Government Formation

Political Developments in Iraq, Prospects for Government Formation

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.

Consequences of Iraqi Election Results on Resistance Groups

Consequences of Iraqi Election Results on Resistance Groups

Strategic Council Online- Interview: Having stated that in the new era, the pressure on the resistance groups in Iraq will be mounted, a university professor said:” driving wedge among Shi’ite groups and intensifying it is the strategy being followed up by opponents as they have been successful so far”.

Perspective of Iraqi Political Developments during Post-Election

Perspective of Iraqi Political Developments during Post-Election

Strategic Council Online- Interview: The Expert of Middle East affairs commented on the political status in Iraq after the recent election and said:” Despite political challenges and protests of various trends about the results of the recent parliamentary election, it was finally finished. Saairun trend led by Muqtada Al-Sadr was recognized as the victor of the election with 73 seats”.

An Analysis on Iraqi Parliamentary Election

An Analysis on Iraqi Parliamentary Election

Strategic Council Online- Opinion: The fifth parliamentary election in Iraq was held on October 10, 2021, especially amid particular international, regional and domestic situation which was coupled with challenging sidelines. It seems to be normal to some extent in a country like Iraq as a country that practices transition and where the foundations of democracy are not solidified yet.
Hamid Khoshayand, Analyst of international affairs

Iraq in the Direction of New Political Arrangement

Iraq in the Direction of New Political Arrangement

Strategic Council Online- Opinion: The result of the Iraqi parliamentary election drew the attention of observers and political circles because it has changed the political arrangement of the Parliament of the country.
Siamak Kakaei, Expert on Iraq affairs

Exit of Big Western (Oil) Companies from Iraq & Chinese Strategic Presence Alternative

Exit of Big Western (Oil) Companies from Iraq & Chinese Strategic Presence Alternative

Strategic Council Online- Interview
Former Iranian Ambassador to Iraq said China is interested in developing her projects in Iraq and when Western companies exit from the country, China will replace them. He added that China has shown her interest to expand her economic presence in Iraq and has entered the country consciously. In this context, Iraq will also be able to secure and maintain her sustainable security. Moreover, new opportunity and horizon in this field are created for a joint cooperation among Iran, China and Iraq.

Iraq; Challenges Facing Mustafa al-Kazemi Government

Iraq; Challenges Facing Mustafa al-Kazemi Government

Strategic Council Online: The new Iraqi government is facing several challenges, while the economic situation in Iraq is not favorable due to the decrease in oil prices and the economic situation Iraq has been facing in the past.
Siamak Kakai – Expert on Iraqi Affairs

Allawi Fails to Form Gov’t, Violence May Erupt in Iraq Again

Allawi Fails to Form Gov’t, Violence May Erupt in Iraq Again

Strategic Council Online: An international relations professor describing the factors that led to the failure and resignation of Tawfiq Alawi in forming the government, noted: The Iraqis by going home from the streets truly cooperated with the political groups but these groups failed to cooperate in formation of an independent government and asked for their share of the cabinet. Therefore, there are high possibilities for the people to go back to the streets and violence could erupt again.

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An Analysis of the Makkah Defense Pact

SCFR Online – Opinion: On Friday, August 7, the heads of state of three countries – Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan – signed a text under the title “Makkah Joint Defense Agreement.”

Dimensions and challenges of the initiative to revive the Hejaz Railway

Strategic Council Online – Note: The initiative to revive the Hejaz Railway, beyond being a transportation project, constitutes an attempt to redefine geopolitics, the economy, and Turkey’s regional position; however, its realization appears to face significant financial, security, and institutional challenges.

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

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

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