SCFR Online – Interview: The signing of the Makkah agreement between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey has raised questions about the future of the region’s security structure and the position of these countries in West Asian equations. Can this agreement become a genuine collective defense mechanism, or does it have more of a political and deterrent function than creating new military capacity?
SCFR Online – Opinion: The continuation of the US war against Iran, in addition to increasing operational costs, has called into question the actual capacity of the American arsenal to simultaneously fulfill security commitments on multiple fronts; an issue that affects deterrence, defense production capacity, and Washington’s resource prioritization.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The Russia-Ukraine war and the war of the United States and the Israeli regime against Iran have been formed with different objectives and actors, but field and political developments indicate that they are not entirely separate from one another.
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.”
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.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The Strait of Hormuz crisis is no longer merely the consequence of a military confrontation, but rather a sign of the transition from the US-centered maritime order to a new energy security structure involving the participation of emerging and influential powers.
SCFR Online – Opinion: Iran’s active deterrence strategy, while increasing the costs of US intervention, has increasingly exposed the hidden rifts between Washington’s interests and those of the Israeli regime.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The escalation of verbal and strategic tensions between Turkey and the Israeli regime, although not increasing the likelihood of direct war, indicates the formation of a new order in West Asian geopolitical rivalries.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Friday, July 11, 2025, marks a turning point in the history of regional developments, as the issue of disarmament of PKK forces was finally operationalized following the call and video message of their imprisoned leader (Apo), Abdullah Öcalan (who has been held in a prison near Istanbul for 26 years). In a symbolic ceremony in Sulaymaniyah, 15 female fighters and 15 male fighters burned and destroyed their weapons.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: On April 18, 2025, the US Department of Defense (Pentagon) announced a review of the deployment of its military forces in Syria codenamed “Operation Inherent Resolve”. This plan, designed in line with Donald Trump’s policies to reduce US military presence in the Middle East, will reduce the number of US troops from 10,000 to 1,000 within two months. Although this measure was announced under the pretext of success in weakening ISIS, it is part of a broader US strategy to redefine its mission in the region. However, numerous political and security complexities accompany this decision, the consequences of which will be significant for Syria, the entire region, and even the international system.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: A researcher in the field of strategy and geopolitical affairs considered the PKK disarmament to be due to their feeling of weakness after the collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s government and the rise of Turkey, as well as the increase in international pressure with the coming to power of Donald Trump, and said: At the current stage, both the PKK and the Turkish government welcome this agreement, but it is unlikely that this agreement will last long.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Since Syria’s independence, the country has not faced the threat of “division” and “disintegration” as it has in recent weeks.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Emmanuel Macron is the first European head of state to have invited Golani to visit France during a telephone conversation. Golani has previously visited Turkey and Saudi Arabia.
Strategic Council Online – Guest Opinion: The increase in civilian casualties and ordinary citizens in the northern and eastern regions of Syria, following the continuation and intensification of air and artillery attacks by the Turkish army and its affiliated militias, namely the Syrian National Army (SNA), has led to growing concerns about the future course of developments in Syria.
Strategic Council Online—Interview: An expert on Turkish affairs said: Recently, Turkish forces entered the northwest of the country to establish a military base in the Syrian province of Latakia and installed the Turkish flag in various areas. It is said that Turkish troops entered some villages in northern Latakia with engineering and surveying equipment. After surveying the Al-Kamiliya Heights, they installed the Turkish flag in various areas of villages and schools in northwestern Syria. Rami Abdul Rahman, director of the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, warned about this move to annex these areas to Turkish territory. Without a doubt, this process will have serious consequences for Turkey.
Strategic Council Online—Opinion: The general direction of the global natural gas market does not make Syria an attractive option for gas transit.
Strategic Council Online—Opinion: Over the past 15 years, the UAE has assumed a different role than is commonly thought. This role goes beyond the regional and has political and military dimensions.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: The fall of Bashar al-Assad’s government in Syria is an important event that will affect the role of many regional and international powers in the West Asian region. This event is also considered an important issue from the perspective of the People’s Republic of China. What happened in Syria has the potential to create serious threats to China’s interests, so Beijing has adopted a conservative approach to developments in Syria.
SCFR Online – Interview: The signing of the Makkah agreement between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey has raised questions about the future of the region’s security structure and the position of these countries in West Asian equations. Can this agreement become a genuine collective defense mechanism, or does it have more of a political and deterrent function than creating new military capacity?
SCFR Online – Opinion: The continuation of the US war against Iran, in addition to increasing operational costs, has called into question the actual capacity of the American arsenal to simultaneously fulfill security commitments on multiple fronts; an issue that affects deterrence, defense production capacity, and Washington’s resource prioritization.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The Russia-Ukraine war and the war of the United States and the Israeli regime against Iran have been formed with different objectives and actors, but field and political developments indicate that they are not entirely separate from one another.
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.”
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.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The Strait of Hormuz crisis is no longer merely the consequence of a military confrontation, but rather a sign of the transition from the US-centered maritime order to a new energy security structure involving the participation of emerging and influential powers.
SCFR Online – Opinion: Iran’s active deterrence strategy, while increasing the costs of US intervention, has increasingly exposed the hidden rifts between Washington’s interests and those of the Israeli regime.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The escalation of verbal and strategic tensions between Turkey and the Israeli regime, although not increasing the likelihood of direct war, indicates the formation of a new order in West Asian geopolitical rivalries.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Friday, July 11, 2025, marks a turning point in the history of regional developments, as the issue of disarmament of PKK forces was finally operationalized following the call and video message of their imprisoned leader (Apo), Abdullah Öcalan (who has been held in a prison near Istanbul for 26 years). In a symbolic ceremony in Sulaymaniyah, 15 female fighters and 15 male fighters burned and destroyed their weapons.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: On April 18, 2025, the US Department of Defense (Pentagon) announced a review of the deployment of its military forces in Syria codenamed “Operation Inherent Resolve”. This plan, designed in line with Donald Trump’s policies to reduce US military presence in the Middle East, will reduce the number of US troops from 10,000 to 1,000 within two months. Although this measure was announced under the pretext of success in weakening ISIS, it is part of a broader US strategy to redefine its mission in the region. However, numerous political and security complexities accompany this decision, the consequences of which will be significant for Syria, the entire region, and even the international system.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: A researcher in the field of strategy and geopolitical affairs considered the PKK disarmament to be due to their feeling of weakness after the collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s government and the rise of Turkey, as well as the increase in international pressure with the coming to power of Donald Trump, and said: At the current stage, both the PKK and the Turkish government welcome this agreement, but it is unlikely that this agreement will last long.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Since Syria’s independence, the country has not faced the threat of “division” and “disintegration” as it has in recent weeks.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Emmanuel Macron is the first European head of state to have invited Golani to visit France during a telephone conversation. Golani has previously visited Turkey and Saudi Arabia.
Strategic Council Online – Guest Opinion: The increase in civilian casualties and ordinary citizens in the northern and eastern regions of Syria, following the continuation and intensification of air and artillery attacks by the Turkish army and its affiliated militias, namely the Syrian National Army (SNA), has led to growing concerns about the future course of developments in Syria.
Strategic Council Online—Interview: An expert on Turkish affairs said: Recently, Turkish forces entered the northwest of the country to establish a military base in the Syrian province of Latakia and installed the Turkish flag in various areas. It is said that Turkish troops entered some villages in northern Latakia with engineering and surveying equipment. After surveying the Al-Kamiliya Heights, they installed the Turkish flag in various areas of villages and schools in northwestern Syria. Rami Abdul Rahman, director of the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, warned about this move to annex these areas to Turkish territory. Without a doubt, this process will have serious consequences for Turkey.
Strategic Council Online—Opinion: The general direction of the global natural gas market does not make Syria an attractive option for gas transit.
Strategic Council Online—Opinion: Over the past 15 years, the UAE has assumed a different role than is commonly thought. This role goes beyond the regional and has political and military dimensions.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: The fall of Bashar al-Assad’s government in Syria is an important event that will affect the role of many regional and international powers in the West Asian region. This event is also considered an important issue from the perspective of the People’s Republic of China. What happened in Syria has the potential to create serious threats to China’s interests, so Beijing has adopted a conservative approach to developments in Syria.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Friday, July 11, 2025, marks a turning point in the history of regional developments, as the issue of disarmament of PKK forces was finally operationalized following the call and video message of their imprisoned leader (Apo), Abdullah Öcalan (who has been held in a prison near Istanbul for 26 years). In a symbolic ceremony in Sulaymaniyah, 15 female fighters and 15 male fighters burned and destroyed their weapons.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: On April 18, 2025, the US Department of Defense (Pentagon) announced a review of the deployment of its military forces in Syria codenamed “Operation Inherent Resolve”. This plan, designed in line with Donald Trump’s policies to reduce US military presence in the Middle East, will reduce the number of US troops from 10,000 to 1,000 within two months. Although this measure was announced under the pretext of success in weakening ISIS, it is part of a broader US strategy to redefine its mission in the region. However, numerous political and security complexities accompany this decision, the consequences of which will be significant for Syria, the entire region, and even the international system.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: A researcher in the field of strategy and geopolitical affairs considered the PKK disarmament to be due to their feeling of weakness after the collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s government and the rise of Turkey, as well as the increase in international pressure with the coming to power of Donald Trump, and said: At the current stage, both the PKK and the Turkish government welcome this agreement, but it is unlikely that this agreement will last long.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Since Syria’s independence, the country has not faced the threat of “division” and “disintegration” as it has in recent weeks.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Emmanuel Macron is the first European head of state to have invited Golani to visit France during a telephone conversation. Golani has previously visited Turkey and Saudi Arabia.
Strategic Council Online – Guest Opinion: The increase in civilian casualties and ordinary citizens in the northern and eastern regions of Syria, following the continuation and intensification of air and artillery attacks by the Turkish army and its affiliated militias, namely the Syrian National Army (SNA), has led to growing concerns about the future course of developments in Syria.
Strategic Council Online—Interview: An expert on Turkish affairs said: Recently, Turkish forces entered the northwest of the country to establish a military base in the Syrian province of Latakia and installed the Turkish flag in various areas. It is said that Turkish troops entered some villages in northern Latakia with engineering and surveying equipment. After surveying the Al-Kamiliya Heights, they installed the Turkish flag in various areas of villages and schools in northwestern Syria. Rami Abdul Rahman, director of the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, warned about this move to annex these areas to Turkish territory. Without a doubt, this process will have serious consequences for Turkey.
Strategic Council Online—Opinion: The general direction of the global natural gas market does not make Syria an attractive option for gas transit.
Strategic Council Online—Opinion: Over the past 15 years, the UAE has assumed a different role than is commonly thought. This role goes beyond the regional and has political and military dimensions.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: The fall of Bashar al-Assad’s government in Syria is an important event that will affect the role of many regional and international powers in the West Asian region. This event is also considered an important issue from the perspective of the People’s Republic of China. What happened in Syria has the potential to create serious threats to China’s interests, so Beijing has adopted a conservative approach to developments in Syria.
SCFR Online – Interview: The signing of the Makkah agreement between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey has raised questions about the future of the region’s security structure and the position of these countries in West Asian equations. Can this agreement become a genuine collective defense mechanism, or does it have more of a political and deterrent function than creating new military capacity?
SCFR Online – Opinion: The continuation of the US war against Iran, in addition to increasing operational costs, has called into question the actual capacity of the American arsenal to simultaneously fulfill security commitments on multiple fronts; an issue that affects deterrence, defense production capacity, and Washington’s resource prioritization.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The Russia-Ukraine war and the war of the United States and the Israeli regime against Iran have been formed with different objectives and actors, but field and political developments indicate that they are not entirely separate from one another.
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.”
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.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The Strait of Hormuz crisis is no longer merely the consequence of a military confrontation, but rather a sign of the transition from the US-centered maritime order to a new energy security structure involving the participation of emerging and influential powers.
SCFR Online – Opinion: Iran’s active deterrence strategy, while increasing the costs of US intervention, has increasingly exposed the hidden rifts between Washington’s interests and those of the Israeli regime.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The escalation of verbal and strategic tensions between Turkey and the Israeli regime, although not increasing the likelihood of direct war, indicates the formation of a new order in West Asian geopolitical rivalries.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Friday, July 11, 2025, marks a turning point in the history of regional developments, as the issue of disarmament of PKK forces was finally operationalized following the call and video message of their imprisoned leader (Apo), Abdullah Öcalan (who has been held in a prison near Istanbul for 26 years). In a symbolic ceremony in Sulaymaniyah, 15 female fighters and 15 male fighters burned and destroyed their weapons.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: On April 18, 2025, the US Department of Defense (Pentagon) announced a review of the deployment of its military forces in Syria codenamed “Operation Inherent Resolve”. This plan, designed in line with Donald Trump’s policies to reduce US military presence in the Middle East, will reduce the number of US troops from 10,000 to 1,000 within two months. Although this measure was announced under the pretext of success in weakening ISIS, it is part of a broader US strategy to redefine its mission in the region. However, numerous political and security complexities accompany this decision, the consequences of which will be significant for Syria, the entire region, and even the international system.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: A researcher in the field of strategy and geopolitical affairs considered the PKK disarmament to be due to their feeling of weakness after the collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s government and the rise of Turkey, as well as the increase in international pressure with the coming to power of Donald Trump, and said: At the current stage, both the PKK and the Turkish government welcome this agreement, but it is unlikely that this agreement will last long.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Since Syria’s independence, the country has not faced the threat of “division” and “disintegration” as it has in recent weeks.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Emmanuel Macron is the first European head of state to have invited Golani to visit France during a telephone conversation. Golani has previously visited Turkey and Saudi Arabia.
Strategic Council Online – Guest Opinion: The increase in civilian casualties and ordinary citizens in the northern and eastern regions of Syria, following the continuation and intensification of air and artillery attacks by the Turkish army and its affiliated militias, namely the Syrian National Army (SNA), has led to growing concerns about the future course of developments in Syria.
Strategic Council Online—Interview: An expert on Turkish affairs said: Recently, Turkish forces entered the northwest of the country to establish a military base in the Syrian province of Latakia and installed the Turkish flag in various areas. It is said that Turkish troops entered some villages in northern Latakia with engineering and surveying equipment. After surveying the Al-Kamiliya Heights, they installed the Turkish flag in various areas of villages and schools in northwestern Syria. Rami Abdul Rahman, director of the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, warned about this move to annex these areas to Turkish territory. Without a doubt, this process will have serious consequences for Turkey.
Strategic Council Online—Opinion: The general direction of the global natural gas market does not make Syria an attractive option for gas transit.
Strategic Council Online—Opinion: Over the past 15 years, the UAE has assumed a different role than is commonly thought. This role goes beyond the regional and has political and military dimensions.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: The fall of Bashar al-Assad’s government in Syria is an important event that will affect the role of many regional and international powers in the West Asian region. This event is also considered an important issue from the perspective of the People’s Republic of China. What happened in Syria has the potential to create serious threats to China’s interests, so Beijing has adopted a conservative approach to developments in Syria.
SCFR Online – Interview: The signing of the Makkah agreement between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey has raised questions about the future of the region’s security structure and the position of these countries in West Asian equations. Can this agreement become a genuine collective defense mechanism, or does it have more of a political and deterrent function than creating new military capacity?
SCFR Online – Opinion: The continuation of the US war against Iran, in addition to increasing operational costs, has called into question the actual capacity of the American arsenal to simultaneously fulfill security commitments on multiple fronts; an issue that affects deterrence, defense production capacity, and Washington’s resource prioritization.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The Russia-Ukraine war and the war of the United States and the Israeli regime against Iran have been formed with different objectives and actors, but field and political developments indicate that they are not entirely separate from one another.
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.”
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.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The Strait of Hormuz crisis is no longer merely the consequence of a military confrontation, but rather a sign of the transition from the US-centered maritime order to a new energy security structure involving the participation of emerging and influential powers.
SCFR Online – Opinion: Iran’s active deterrence strategy, while increasing the costs of US intervention, has increasingly exposed the hidden rifts between Washington’s interests and those of the Israeli regime.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The escalation of verbal and strategic tensions between Turkey and the Israeli regime, although not increasing the likelihood of direct war, indicates the formation of a new order in West Asian geopolitical rivalries.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Friday, July 11, 2025, marks a turning point in the history of regional developments, as the issue of disarmament of PKK forces was finally operationalized following the call and video message of their imprisoned leader (Apo), Abdullah Öcalan (who has been held in a prison near Istanbul for 26 years). In a symbolic ceremony in Sulaymaniyah, 15 female fighters and 15 male fighters burned and destroyed their weapons.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: On April 18, 2025, the US Department of Defense (Pentagon) announced a review of the deployment of its military forces in Syria codenamed “Operation Inherent Resolve”. This plan, designed in line with Donald Trump’s policies to reduce US military presence in the Middle East, will reduce the number of US troops from 10,000 to 1,000 within two months. Although this measure was announced under the pretext of success in weakening ISIS, it is part of a broader US strategy to redefine its mission in the region. However, numerous political and security complexities accompany this decision, the consequences of which will be significant for Syria, the entire region, and even the international system.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: A researcher in the field of strategy and geopolitical affairs considered the PKK disarmament to be due to their feeling of weakness after the collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s government and the rise of Turkey, as well as the increase in international pressure with the coming to power of Donald Trump, and said: At the current stage, both the PKK and the Turkish government welcome this agreement, but it is unlikely that this agreement will last long.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Since Syria’s independence, the country has not faced the threat of “division” and “disintegration” as it has in recent weeks.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Emmanuel Macron is the first European head of state to have invited Golani to visit France during a telephone conversation. Golani has previously visited Turkey and Saudi Arabia.
Strategic Council Online – Guest Opinion: The increase in civilian casualties and ordinary citizens in the northern and eastern regions of Syria, following the continuation and intensification of air and artillery attacks by the Turkish army and its affiliated militias, namely the Syrian National Army (SNA), has led to growing concerns about the future course of developments in Syria.
Strategic Council Online—Interview: An expert on Turkish affairs said: Recently, Turkish forces entered the northwest of the country to establish a military base in the Syrian province of Latakia and installed the Turkish flag in various areas. It is said that Turkish troops entered some villages in northern Latakia with engineering and surveying equipment. After surveying the Al-Kamiliya Heights, they installed the Turkish flag in various areas of villages and schools in northwestern Syria. Rami Abdul Rahman, director of the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, warned about this move to annex these areas to Turkish territory. Without a doubt, this process will have serious consequences for Turkey.
Strategic Council Online—Opinion: The general direction of the global natural gas market does not make Syria an attractive option for gas transit.
Strategic Council Online—Opinion: Over the past 15 years, the UAE has assumed a different role than is commonly thought. This role goes beyond the regional and has political and military dimensions.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: The fall of Bashar al-Assad’s government in Syria is an important event that will affect the role of many regional and international powers in the West Asian region. This event is also considered an important issue from the perspective of the People’s Republic of China. What happened in Syria has the potential to create serious threats to China’s interests, so Beijing has adopted a conservative approach to developments in Syria.
SCFR Online – Interview: The signing of the Makkah agreement between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey has raised questions about the future of the region’s security structure and the position of these countries in West Asian equations. Can this agreement become a genuine collective defense mechanism, or does it have more of a political and deterrent function than creating new military capacity?
SCFR Online – Opinion: The continuation of the US war against Iran, in addition to increasing operational costs, has called into question the actual capacity of the American arsenal to simultaneously fulfill security commitments on multiple fronts; an issue that affects deterrence, defense production capacity, and Washington’s resource prioritization.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The Russia-Ukraine war and the war of the United States and the Israeli regime against Iran have been formed with different objectives and actors, but field and political developments indicate that they are not entirely separate from one another.
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.”
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.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The Strait of Hormuz crisis is no longer merely the consequence of a military confrontation, but rather a sign of the transition from the US-centered maritime order to a new energy security structure involving the participation of emerging and influential powers.
SCFR Online – Opinion: Iran’s active deterrence strategy, while increasing the costs of US intervention, has increasingly exposed the hidden rifts between Washington’s interests and those of the Israeli regime.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The escalation of verbal and strategic tensions between Turkey and the Israeli regime, although not increasing the likelihood of direct war, indicates the formation of a new order in West Asian geopolitical rivalries.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Friday, July 11, 2025, marks a turning point in the history of regional developments, as the issue of disarmament of PKK forces was finally operationalized following the call and video message of their imprisoned leader (Apo), Abdullah Öcalan (who has been held in a prison near Istanbul for 26 years). In a symbolic ceremony in Sulaymaniyah, 15 female fighters and 15 male fighters burned and destroyed their weapons.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: On April 18, 2025, the US Department of Defense (Pentagon) announced a review of the deployment of its military forces in Syria codenamed “Operation Inherent Resolve”. This plan, designed in line with Donald Trump’s policies to reduce US military presence in the Middle East, will reduce the number of US troops from 10,000 to 1,000 within two months. Although this measure was announced under the pretext of success in weakening ISIS, it is part of a broader US strategy to redefine its mission in the region. However, numerous political and security complexities accompany this decision, the consequences of which will be significant for Syria, the entire region, and even the international system.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: A researcher in the field of strategy and geopolitical affairs considered the PKK disarmament to be due to their feeling of weakness after the collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s government and the rise of Turkey, as well as the increase in international pressure with the coming to power of Donald Trump, and said: At the current stage, both the PKK and the Turkish government welcome this agreement, but it is unlikely that this agreement will last long.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Since Syria’s independence, the country has not faced the threat of “division” and “disintegration” as it has in recent weeks.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Emmanuel Macron is the first European head of state to have invited Golani to visit France during a telephone conversation. Golani has previously visited Turkey and Saudi Arabia.
Strategic Council Online – Guest Opinion: The increase in civilian casualties and ordinary citizens in the northern and eastern regions of Syria, following the continuation and intensification of air and artillery attacks by the Turkish army and its affiliated militias, namely the Syrian National Army (SNA), has led to growing concerns about the future course of developments in Syria.
Strategic Council Online—Interview: An expert on Turkish affairs said: Recently, Turkish forces entered the northwest of the country to establish a military base in the Syrian province of Latakia and installed the Turkish flag in various areas. It is said that Turkish troops entered some villages in northern Latakia with engineering and surveying equipment. After surveying the Al-Kamiliya Heights, they installed the Turkish flag in various areas of villages and schools in northwestern Syria. Rami Abdul Rahman, director of the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, warned about this move to annex these areas to Turkish territory. Without a doubt, this process will have serious consequences for Turkey.
Strategic Council Online—Opinion: The general direction of the global natural gas market does not make Syria an attractive option for gas transit.
Strategic Council Online—Opinion: Over the past 15 years, the UAE has assumed a different role than is commonly thought. This role goes beyond the regional and has political and military dimensions.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: The fall of Bashar al-Assad’s government in Syria is an important event that will affect the role of many regional and international powers in the West Asian region. This event is also considered an important issue from the perspective of the People’s Republic of China. What happened in Syria has the potential to create serious threats to China’s interests, so Beijing has adopted a conservative approach to developments in Syria.
SCFR Online – Interview: The signing of the Makkah agreement between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey has raised questions about the future of the region’s security structure and the position of these countries in West Asian equations. Can this agreement become a genuine collective defense mechanism, or does it have more of a political and deterrent function than creating new military capacity?
SCFR Online – Opinion: The continuation of the US war against Iran, in addition to increasing operational costs, has called into question the actual capacity of the American arsenal to simultaneously fulfill security commitments on multiple fronts; an issue that affects deterrence, defense production capacity, and Washington’s resource prioritization.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The Russia-Ukraine war and the war of the United States and the Israeli regime against Iran have been formed with different objectives and actors, but field and political developments indicate that they are not entirely separate from one another.
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.”
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.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The Strait of Hormuz crisis is no longer merely the consequence of a military confrontation, but rather a sign of the transition from the US-centered maritime order to a new energy security structure involving the participation of emerging and influential powers.
SCFR Online – Opinion: Iran’s active deterrence strategy, while increasing the costs of US intervention, has increasingly exposed the hidden rifts between Washington’s interests and those of the Israeli regime.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The escalation of verbal and strategic tensions between Turkey and the Israeli regime, although not increasing the likelihood of direct war, indicates the formation of a new order in West Asian geopolitical rivalries.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Friday, July 11, 2025, marks a turning point in the history of regional developments, as the issue of disarmament of PKK forces was finally operationalized following the call and video message of their imprisoned leader (Apo), Abdullah Öcalan (who has been held in a prison near Istanbul for 26 years). In a symbolic ceremony in Sulaymaniyah, 15 female fighters and 15 male fighters burned and destroyed their weapons.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: On April 18, 2025, the US Department of Defense (Pentagon) announced a review of the deployment of its military forces in Syria codenamed “Operation Inherent Resolve”. This plan, designed in line with Donald Trump’s policies to reduce US military presence in the Middle East, will reduce the number of US troops from 10,000 to 1,000 within two months. Although this measure was announced under the pretext of success in weakening ISIS, it is part of a broader US strategy to redefine its mission in the region. However, numerous political and security complexities accompany this decision, the consequences of which will be significant for Syria, the entire region, and even the international system.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: A researcher in the field of strategy and geopolitical affairs considered the PKK disarmament to be due to their feeling of weakness after the collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s government and the rise of Turkey, as well as the increase in international pressure with the coming to power of Donald Trump, and said: At the current stage, both the PKK and the Turkish government welcome this agreement, but it is unlikely that this agreement will last long.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Since Syria’s independence, the country has not faced the threat of “division” and “disintegration” as it has in recent weeks.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Emmanuel Macron is the first European head of state to have invited Golani to visit France during a telephone conversation. Golani has previously visited Turkey and Saudi Arabia.
Strategic Council Online – Guest Opinion: The increase in civilian casualties and ordinary citizens in the northern and eastern regions of Syria, following the continuation and intensification of air and artillery attacks by the Turkish army and its affiliated militias, namely the Syrian National Army (SNA), has led to growing concerns about the future course of developments in Syria.
Strategic Council Online—Interview: An expert on Turkish affairs said: Recently, Turkish forces entered the northwest of the country to establish a military base in the Syrian province of Latakia and installed the Turkish flag in various areas. It is said that Turkish troops entered some villages in northern Latakia with engineering and surveying equipment. After surveying the Al-Kamiliya Heights, they installed the Turkish flag in various areas of villages and schools in northwestern Syria. Rami Abdul Rahman, director of the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, warned about this move to annex these areas to Turkish territory. Without a doubt, this process will have serious consequences for Turkey.
Strategic Council Online—Opinion: The general direction of the global natural gas market does not make Syria an attractive option for gas transit.
Strategic Council Online—Opinion: Over the past 15 years, the UAE has assumed a different role than is commonly thought. This role goes beyond the regional and has political and military dimensions.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: The fall of Bashar al-Assad’s government in Syria is an important event that will affect the role of many regional and international powers in the West Asian region. This event is also considered an important issue from the perspective of the People’s Republic of China. What happened in Syria has the potential to create serious threats to China’s interests, so Beijing has adopted a conservative approach to developments in Syria.
SCFR Online – Interview: The signing of the Makkah agreement between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey has raised questions about the future of the region’s security structure and the position of these countries in West Asian equations. Can this agreement become a genuine collective defense mechanism, or does it have more of a political and deterrent function than creating new military capacity?
SCFR Online – Opinion: The continuation of the US war against Iran, in addition to increasing operational costs, has called into question the actual capacity of the American arsenal to simultaneously fulfill security commitments on multiple fronts; an issue that affects deterrence, defense production capacity, and Washington’s resource prioritization.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The Russia-Ukraine war and the war of the United States and the Israeli regime against Iran have been formed with different objectives and actors, but field and political developments indicate that they are not entirely separate from one another.
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.”
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.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The Strait of Hormuz crisis is no longer merely the consequence of a military confrontation, but rather a sign of the transition from the US-centered maritime order to a new energy security structure involving the participation of emerging and influential powers.
SCFR Online – Opinion: Iran’s active deterrence strategy, while increasing the costs of US intervention, has increasingly exposed the hidden rifts between Washington’s interests and those of the Israeli regime.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The escalation of verbal and strategic tensions between Turkey and the Israeli regime, although not increasing the likelihood of direct war, indicates the formation of a new order in West Asian geopolitical rivalries.