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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.

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

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

2026/05/27

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

The Impact of West Asian Developments on the Ukraine War

The Impact of West Asian Developments on the Ukraine War

2026/05/25

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

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

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

2026/05/23

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

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Rouhollah Eslami

Economic Crisis in Afghanistan, Escalation of Concerns at the Winter Threshold

Economic Crisis in Afghanistan, Escalation of Concerns at the Winter Threshold

2021/11/07

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A university faculty member saying that there is no clear vision in Afghanistan in terms of addressing problems of the people and with the continuation of the status quo, said the country will face a major crisis in the coming months, adding: In the current situation, we are facing a government that has no experience in governance, has no financial resources, is not recognized, and rules only militarily and security-wise.

Failure of ethnocentrism in Afghanistan, need for nation-building

Failure of ethnocentrism in Afghanistan, need for nation-building

2021/08/17

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An analyst of Afghanistan affairs described “ethnocentrism” as the main axis of socio-political developments and the enjoyment of rights and privileges in Afghanistan, and said: Ethnic management has been implemented many times in Afghanistan and has failed each time. A national government should be formed in that country and this is the best scenario that can be imagined for the future of Afghanistan.

US failure in reaching her goals in Afghanistan; the importance of Iran’s playing a role

US failure in reaching her goals in Afghanistan; the importance of Iran’s playing a role

2021/07/26

Strategic Council Online- Interview: A university professor said the US defeated in the materialization of her goals in Afghanistan and failed to create the order and pattern they claimed to establish there. He said the modality of the US exit from Afghanistan was quite wrong. Her performance has suddenly placed the Afghan government in a major crisis which can even proceed to collapse level.

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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.

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

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

2026/05/27

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

The Impact of West Asian Developments on the Ukraine War

The Impact of West Asian Developments on the Ukraine War

2026/05/25

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

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

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

2026/05/23

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

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Rouhollah Eslami

Economic Crisis in Afghanistan, Escalation of Concerns at the Winter Threshold

Economic Crisis in Afghanistan, Escalation of Concerns at the Winter Threshold

2021/11/07

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A university faculty member saying that there is no clear vision in Afghanistan in terms of addressing problems of the people and with the continuation of the status quo, said the country will face a major crisis in the coming months, adding: In the current situation, we are facing a government that has no experience in governance, has no financial resources, is not recognized, and rules only militarily and security-wise.

Failure of ethnocentrism in Afghanistan, need for nation-building

Failure of ethnocentrism in Afghanistan, need for nation-building

2021/08/17

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An analyst of Afghanistan affairs described “ethnocentrism” as the main axis of socio-political developments and the enjoyment of rights and privileges in Afghanistan, and said: Ethnic management has been implemented many times in Afghanistan and has failed each time. A national government should be formed in that country and this is the best scenario that can be imagined for the future of Afghanistan.

US failure in reaching her goals in Afghanistan; the importance of Iran’s playing a role

US failure in reaching her goals in Afghanistan; the importance of Iran’s playing a role

2021/07/26

Strategic Council Online- Interview: A university professor said the US defeated in the materialization of her goals in Afghanistan and failed to create the order and pattern they claimed to establish there. He said the modality of the US exit from Afghanistan was quite wrong. Her performance has suddenly placed the Afghan government in a major crisis which can even proceed to collapse level.

Rouhollah Eslami

Economic Crisis in Afghanistan, Escalation of Concerns at the Winter Threshold

Economic Crisis in Afghanistan, Escalation of Concerns at the Winter Threshold

2021/11/07

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A university faculty member saying that there is no clear vision in Afghanistan in terms of addressing problems of the people and with the continuation of the status quo, said the country will face a major crisis in the coming months, adding: In the current situation, we are facing a government that has no experience in governance, has no financial resources, is not recognized, and rules only militarily and security-wise.

Failure of ethnocentrism in Afghanistan, need for nation-building

Failure of ethnocentrism in Afghanistan, need for nation-building

2021/08/17

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An analyst of Afghanistan affairs described “ethnocentrism” as the main axis of socio-political developments and the enjoyment of rights and privileges in Afghanistan, and said: Ethnic management has been implemented many times in Afghanistan and has failed each time. A national government should be formed in that country and this is the best scenario that can be imagined for the future of Afghanistan.

US failure in reaching her goals in Afghanistan; the importance of Iran’s playing a role

US failure in reaching her goals in Afghanistan; the importance of Iran’s playing a role

2021/07/26

Strategic Council Online- Interview: A university professor said the US defeated in the materialization of her goals in Afghanistan and failed to create the order and pattern they claimed to establish there. He said the modality of the US exit from Afghanistan was quite wrong. Her performance has suddenly placed the Afghan government in a major crisis which can even proceed to collapse level.

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Europe’s Enduring Dependence on Persian Gulf Energy

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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.

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

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

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

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Economic Crisis in Afghanistan, Escalation of Concerns at the Winter Threshold

Economic Crisis in Afghanistan, Escalation of Concerns at the Winter Threshold

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Strategic Council Online – Interview: A university faculty member saying that there is no clear vision in Afghanistan in terms of addressing problems of the people and with the continuation of the status quo, said the country will face a major crisis in the coming months, adding: In the current situation, we are facing a government that has no experience in governance, has no financial resources, is not recognized, and rules only militarily and security-wise.

Failure of ethnocentrism in Afghanistan, need for nation-building

Failure of ethnocentrism in Afghanistan, need for nation-building

2021/08/17

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An analyst of Afghanistan affairs described “ethnocentrism” as the main axis of socio-political developments and the enjoyment of rights and privileges in Afghanistan, and said: Ethnic management has been implemented many times in Afghanistan and has failed each time. A national government should be formed in that country and this is the best scenario that can be imagined for the future of Afghanistan.

US failure in reaching her goals in Afghanistan; the importance of Iran’s playing a role

US failure in reaching her goals in Afghanistan; the importance of Iran’s playing a role

2021/07/26

Strategic Council Online- Interview: A university professor said the US defeated in the materialization of her goals in Afghanistan and failed to create the order and pattern they claimed to establish there. He said the modality of the US exit from Afghanistan was quite wrong. Her performance has suddenly placed the Afghan government in a major crisis which can even proceed to collapse level.

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Europe’s Enduring Dependence on Persian Gulf Energy

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

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

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

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Strategic Council Online – Interview: A university faculty member saying that there is no clear vision in Afghanistan in terms of addressing problems of the people and with the continuation of the status quo, said the country will face a major crisis in the coming months, adding: In the current situation, we are facing a government that has no experience in governance, has no financial resources, is not recognized, and rules only militarily and security-wise.

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Strategic Council Online – Interview: An analyst of Afghanistan affairs described “ethnocentrism” as the main axis of socio-political developments and the enjoyment of rights and privileges in Afghanistan, and said: Ethnic management has been implemented many times in Afghanistan and has failed each time. A national government should be formed in that country and this is the best scenario that can be imagined for the future of Afghanistan.

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US failure in reaching her goals in Afghanistan; the importance of Iran’s playing a role

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Strategic Council Online- Interview: A university professor said the US defeated in the materialization of her goals in Afghanistan and failed to create the order and pattern they claimed to establish there. He said the modality of the US exit from Afghanistan was quite wrong. Her performance has suddenly placed the Afghan government in a major crisis which can even proceed to collapse level.

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Europe’s Enduring Dependence on Persian Gulf Energy

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

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

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Economic Crisis in Afghanistan, Escalation of Concerns at the Winter Threshold

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Strategic Council Online – Interview: A university faculty member saying that there is no clear vision in Afghanistan in terms of addressing problems of the people and with the continuation of the status quo, said the country will face a major crisis in the coming months, adding: In the current situation, we are facing a government that has no experience in governance, has no financial resources, is not recognized, and rules only militarily and security-wise.

Failure of ethnocentrism in Afghanistan, need for nation-building

Failure of ethnocentrism in Afghanistan, need for nation-building

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Strategic Council Online – Interview: An analyst of Afghanistan affairs described “ethnocentrism” as the main axis of socio-political developments and the enjoyment of rights and privileges in Afghanistan, and said: Ethnic management has been implemented many times in Afghanistan and has failed each time. A national government should be formed in that country and this is the best scenario that can be imagined for the future of Afghanistan.

US failure in reaching her goals in Afghanistan; the importance of Iran’s playing a role

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Strategic Council Online- Interview: A university professor said the US defeated in the materialization of her goals in Afghanistan and failed to create the order and pattern they claimed to establish there. He said the modality of the US exit from Afghanistan was quite wrong. Her performance has suddenly placed the Afghan government in a major crisis which can even proceed to collapse level.

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Europe’s Enduring Dependence on Persian Gulf Energy

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

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

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

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Economic Crisis in Afghanistan, Escalation of Concerns at the Winter Threshold

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Strategic Council Online – Interview: A university faculty member saying that there is no clear vision in Afghanistan in terms of addressing problems of the people and with the continuation of the status quo, said the country will face a major crisis in the coming months, adding: In the current situation, we are facing a government that has no experience in governance, has no financial resources, is not recognized, and rules only militarily and security-wise.

Failure of ethnocentrism in Afghanistan, need for nation-building

Failure of ethnocentrism in Afghanistan, need for nation-building

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Strategic Council Online – Interview: An analyst of Afghanistan affairs described “ethnocentrism” as the main axis of socio-political developments and the enjoyment of rights and privileges in Afghanistan, and said: Ethnic management has been implemented many times in Afghanistan and has failed each time. A national government should be formed in that country and this is the best scenario that can be imagined for the future of Afghanistan.

US failure in reaching her goals in Afghanistan; the importance of Iran’s playing a role

US failure in reaching her goals in Afghanistan; the importance of Iran’s playing a role

2021/07/26

Strategic Council Online- Interview: A university professor said the US defeated in the materialization of her goals in Afghanistan and failed to create the order and pattern they claimed to establish there. He said the modality of the US exit from Afghanistan was quite wrong. Her performance has suddenly placed the Afghan government in a major crisis which can even proceed to collapse level.

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Europe’s Enduring Dependence on Persian Gulf Energy

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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.

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

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

2026/05/27

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

The Impact of West Asian Developments on the Ukraine War

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

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

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