SCFR Online – Opinion: London’s decision to provide military support to Saudi Arabia in the Yemen file, beyond a limited aerial mission, could confront Britain with broad legal, security, economic, and strategic consequences.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The acceleration of AI competition has shattered the boundaries of economic, military, intelligence, and cognitive power, turning this technology into a strategic component of national power.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The three-day visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to Washington and his meeting with Donald Trump on September 24 and 25, 2026, accompanied by a ceremonial welcome at Andrews Air Force Base, was more a diplomatic display for managing the level of tensions than an indication of a breakthrough achievement in relations between the two powers.
SCFR Online – Opinion: Developments in the South Caucasus and Central Asia indicate that transit competition has become an arena for a new staging of influence among Iran, Turkey, Russia, and China.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The upcoming Palestinian elections, after nearly two decades of hiatus, could affect the arrangement of political forces, the legitimacy of institutions, and the future path of Palestinian governance.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The direct war of the United States and the Israeli regime against Iran, disruption of nuclear inspections, and intensification of great power competition have taken the non-proliferation crisis beyond the issue of Iran’s nuclear program.
SCFR Online – Opinion: In the Iran–U.S. equation, China pursues a cautious balance between its energy and transit interests with Tehran and considerations related to sanctions and competition with Washington.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The simultaneity of pressure on the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb has turned the geography of energy and shipping into a new arena for the emergence of new risks, costs, and leverage.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: According to what the Republic of Azerbaijan and Armenia authorities officially announce these days, the two South Caucasus countries are taking the last steps to reach a peace treaty.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Egypt and Türkiye are going through a developing relationship. In the past seven months, we have witnessed two “important developments” in the relations between Türkiye and Egypt. First, Erdoğan’s visit to Egypt in February was done for the first time after the 2013 events in Egypt and Morsi’s removal from power. Second, the recent visit of Egyptian President Sisi to Turkey in September 1403), which took place after 12 years, can be considered very important and the beginning of a new phase in Egypt-Turkey relations.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on regional issues said that the issue of PKK is not one-dimensional that a security agreement between Turkey and Iraq can solve it. This is a security-political issue, and countries other than Turkey and Iraq play a role. In addition, it is unlikely that the two countries will carry out a joint operation against the PKK because Turkey wants this operation to take place in Arab areas such as Sinjar, where Iraq has great protection over these areas and does not allow Turkey to play a role in these areas.
Strategic Council Online—Interview: An international issues expert said about the recent verbal and diplomatic tensions between Turkish officials and the Zionist regime: a deep pessimism has been created in the relations between the parties since Erdogan came to power. Despite exchanging ambassadors and opening embassies, the two sides still have serious doubts about each other’s intentions.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on West Asian issues said Russian President Vladimir Putin and Syrian President Bashar Assad recently met and conferred in the Kremlin Palace. In a part of this meeting, Putin said he had not met with Assad for a long time and had many issues to discuss. Apparently, in this meeting, the parties discussed commercial and economic relations and upcoming developments. According to the presidents of Russia and Syria, this meeting was of special importance.
Strategic Council Online—Interview: Referring to the expansion of political and diplomatic interactions between Riyadh and Ankara in bilateral and regional relations, a university professor said that Turkey seeks a balance with the region’s countries and the world. Although Turkey’s geopolitical advantages should be considered, the two countries are approaching each other under the theme of “competition and cooperation.”
Strategic Council Online – Interview: Iran’s former diplomat, considering Turkey’s request for membership in the Shanghai Organization, said: If at some point there is a dispute between the Shanghai Organization and NATO, Erdogan will not advocate Shanghai. Therefore, Turkey’s membership in the Shanghai Organization is sensitive, considering its common policies and interests with the West and Europe.
Strategic Council Online—An expert on Caucasus issues said that the Turkish Foreign Minister recently stated in a joint press conference with his Saudi counterpart: “Our current strategy is dialogue and peace, and we ask Iran and Russia to play a constructive role in this process.” According to these statements, Turkey’s policy towards Syrian refugees and its consequences have once again been considered.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: In recent days and at the same time as the beginning of the hot season, Turkish ground and air attacks have resumed in areas of northern Iraq, including Dohuk.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Turkey’s foreign policy approach towards Syria in the past decade has caused many problems and costs for Ankara in terms of national, economic, political, and demographic security.
SCFR Online – Opinion: London’s decision to provide military support to Saudi Arabia in the Yemen file, beyond a limited aerial mission, could confront Britain with broad legal, security, economic, and strategic consequences.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The acceleration of AI competition has shattered the boundaries of economic, military, intelligence, and cognitive power, turning this technology into a strategic component of national power.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The three-day visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to Washington and his meeting with Donald Trump on September 24 and 25, 2026, accompanied by a ceremonial welcome at Andrews Air Force Base, was more a diplomatic display for managing the level of tensions than an indication of a breakthrough achievement in relations between the two powers.
SCFR Online – Opinion: Developments in the South Caucasus and Central Asia indicate that transit competition has become an arena for a new staging of influence among Iran, Turkey, Russia, and China.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The upcoming Palestinian elections, after nearly two decades of hiatus, could affect the arrangement of political forces, the legitimacy of institutions, and the future path of Palestinian governance.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The direct war of the United States and the Israeli regime against Iran, disruption of nuclear inspections, and intensification of great power competition have taken the non-proliferation crisis beyond the issue of Iran’s nuclear program.
SCFR Online – Opinion: In the Iran–U.S. equation, China pursues a cautious balance between its energy and transit interests with Tehran and considerations related to sanctions and competition with Washington.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The simultaneity of pressure on the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb has turned the geography of energy and shipping into a new arena for the emergence of new risks, costs, and leverage.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: According to what the Republic of Azerbaijan and Armenia authorities officially announce these days, the two South Caucasus countries are taking the last steps to reach a peace treaty.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Egypt and Türkiye are going through a developing relationship. In the past seven months, we have witnessed two “important developments” in the relations between Türkiye and Egypt. First, Erdoğan’s visit to Egypt in February was done for the first time after the 2013 events in Egypt and Morsi’s removal from power. Second, the recent visit of Egyptian President Sisi to Turkey in September 1403), which took place after 12 years, can be considered very important and the beginning of a new phase in Egypt-Turkey relations.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on regional issues said that the issue of PKK is not one-dimensional that a security agreement between Turkey and Iraq can solve it. This is a security-political issue, and countries other than Turkey and Iraq play a role. In addition, it is unlikely that the two countries will carry out a joint operation against the PKK because Turkey wants this operation to take place in Arab areas such as Sinjar, where Iraq has great protection over these areas and does not allow Turkey to play a role in these areas.
Strategic Council Online—Interview: An international issues expert said about the recent verbal and diplomatic tensions between Turkish officials and the Zionist regime: a deep pessimism has been created in the relations between the parties since Erdogan came to power. Despite exchanging ambassadors and opening embassies, the two sides still have serious doubts about each other’s intentions.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on West Asian issues said Russian President Vladimir Putin and Syrian President Bashar Assad recently met and conferred in the Kremlin Palace. In a part of this meeting, Putin said he had not met with Assad for a long time and had many issues to discuss. Apparently, in this meeting, the parties discussed commercial and economic relations and upcoming developments. According to the presidents of Russia and Syria, this meeting was of special importance.
Strategic Council Online—Interview: Referring to the expansion of political and diplomatic interactions between Riyadh and Ankara in bilateral and regional relations, a university professor said that Turkey seeks a balance with the region’s countries and the world. Although Turkey’s geopolitical advantages should be considered, the two countries are approaching each other under the theme of “competition and cooperation.”
Strategic Council Online – Interview: Iran’s former diplomat, considering Turkey’s request for membership in the Shanghai Organization, said: If at some point there is a dispute between the Shanghai Organization and NATO, Erdogan will not advocate Shanghai. Therefore, Turkey’s membership in the Shanghai Organization is sensitive, considering its common policies and interests with the West and Europe.
Strategic Council Online—An expert on Caucasus issues said that the Turkish Foreign Minister recently stated in a joint press conference with his Saudi counterpart: “Our current strategy is dialogue and peace, and we ask Iran and Russia to play a constructive role in this process.” According to these statements, Turkey’s policy towards Syrian refugees and its consequences have once again been considered.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: In recent days and at the same time as the beginning of the hot season, Turkish ground and air attacks have resumed in areas of northern Iraq, including Dohuk.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Turkey’s foreign policy approach towards Syria in the past decade has caused many problems and costs for Ankara in terms of national, economic, political, and demographic security.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: According to what the Republic of Azerbaijan and Armenia authorities officially announce these days, the two South Caucasus countries are taking the last steps to reach a peace treaty.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Egypt and Türkiye are going through a developing relationship. In the past seven months, we have witnessed two “important developments” in the relations between Türkiye and Egypt. First, Erdoğan’s visit to Egypt in February was done for the first time after the 2013 events in Egypt and Morsi’s removal from power. Second, the recent visit of Egyptian President Sisi to Turkey in September 1403), which took place after 12 years, can be considered very important and the beginning of a new phase in Egypt-Turkey relations.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on regional issues said that the issue of PKK is not one-dimensional that a security agreement between Turkey and Iraq can solve it. This is a security-political issue, and countries other than Turkey and Iraq play a role. In addition, it is unlikely that the two countries will carry out a joint operation against the PKK because Turkey wants this operation to take place in Arab areas such as Sinjar, where Iraq has great protection over these areas and does not allow Turkey to play a role in these areas.
Strategic Council Online—Interview: An international issues expert said about the recent verbal and diplomatic tensions between Turkish officials and the Zionist regime: a deep pessimism has been created in the relations between the parties since Erdogan came to power. Despite exchanging ambassadors and opening embassies, the two sides still have serious doubts about each other’s intentions.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on West Asian issues said Russian President Vladimir Putin and Syrian President Bashar Assad recently met and conferred in the Kremlin Palace. In a part of this meeting, Putin said he had not met with Assad for a long time and had many issues to discuss. Apparently, in this meeting, the parties discussed commercial and economic relations and upcoming developments. According to the presidents of Russia and Syria, this meeting was of special importance.
Strategic Council Online—Interview: Referring to the expansion of political and diplomatic interactions between Riyadh and Ankara in bilateral and regional relations, a university professor said that Turkey seeks a balance with the region’s countries and the world. Although Turkey’s geopolitical advantages should be considered, the two countries are approaching each other under the theme of “competition and cooperation.”
Strategic Council Online – Interview: Iran’s former diplomat, considering Turkey’s request for membership in the Shanghai Organization, said: If at some point there is a dispute between the Shanghai Organization and NATO, Erdogan will not advocate Shanghai. Therefore, Turkey’s membership in the Shanghai Organization is sensitive, considering its common policies and interests with the West and Europe.
Strategic Council Online—An expert on Caucasus issues said that the Turkish Foreign Minister recently stated in a joint press conference with his Saudi counterpart: “Our current strategy is dialogue and peace, and we ask Iran and Russia to play a constructive role in this process.” According to these statements, Turkey’s policy towards Syrian refugees and its consequences have once again been considered.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: In recent days and at the same time as the beginning of the hot season, Turkish ground and air attacks have resumed in areas of northern Iraq, including Dohuk.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Turkey’s foreign policy approach towards Syria in the past decade has caused many problems and costs for Ankara in terms of national, economic, political, and demographic security.
SCFR Online – Opinion: London’s decision to provide military support to Saudi Arabia in the Yemen file, beyond a limited aerial mission, could confront Britain with broad legal, security, economic, and strategic consequences.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The acceleration of AI competition has shattered the boundaries of economic, military, intelligence, and cognitive power, turning this technology into a strategic component of national power.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The three-day visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to Washington and his meeting with Donald Trump on September 24 and 25, 2026, accompanied by a ceremonial welcome at Andrews Air Force Base, was more a diplomatic display for managing the level of tensions than an indication of a breakthrough achievement in relations between the two powers.
SCFR Online – Opinion: Developments in the South Caucasus and Central Asia indicate that transit competition has become an arena for a new staging of influence among Iran, Turkey, Russia, and China.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The upcoming Palestinian elections, after nearly two decades of hiatus, could affect the arrangement of political forces, the legitimacy of institutions, and the future path of Palestinian governance.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The direct war of the United States and the Israeli regime against Iran, disruption of nuclear inspections, and intensification of great power competition have taken the non-proliferation crisis beyond the issue of Iran’s nuclear program.
SCFR Online – Opinion: In the Iran–U.S. equation, China pursues a cautious balance between its energy and transit interests with Tehran and considerations related to sanctions and competition with Washington.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The simultaneity of pressure on the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb has turned the geography of energy and shipping into a new arena for the emergence of new risks, costs, and leverage.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: According to what the Republic of Azerbaijan and Armenia authorities officially announce these days, the two South Caucasus countries are taking the last steps to reach a peace treaty.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Egypt and Türkiye are going through a developing relationship. In the past seven months, we have witnessed two “important developments” in the relations between Türkiye and Egypt. First, Erdoğan’s visit to Egypt in February was done for the first time after the 2013 events in Egypt and Morsi’s removal from power. Second, the recent visit of Egyptian President Sisi to Turkey in September 1403), which took place after 12 years, can be considered very important and the beginning of a new phase in Egypt-Turkey relations.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on regional issues said that the issue of PKK is not one-dimensional that a security agreement between Turkey and Iraq can solve it. This is a security-political issue, and countries other than Turkey and Iraq play a role. In addition, it is unlikely that the two countries will carry out a joint operation against the PKK because Turkey wants this operation to take place in Arab areas such as Sinjar, where Iraq has great protection over these areas and does not allow Turkey to play a role in these areas.
Strategic Council Online—Interview: An international issues expert said about the recent verbal and diplomatic tensions between Turkish officials and the Zionist regime: a deep pessimism has been created in the relations between the parties since Erdogan came to power. Despite exchanging ambassadors and opening embassies, the two sides still have serious doubts about each other’s intentions.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on West Asian issues said Russian President Vladimir Putin and Syrian President Bashar Assad recently met and conferred in the Kremlin Palace. In a part of this meeting, Putin said he had not met with Assad for a long time and had many issues to discuss. Apparently, in this meeting, the parties discussed commercial and economic relations and upcoming developments. According to the presidents of Russia and Syria, this meeting was of special importance.
Strategic Council Online—Interview: Referring to the expansion of political and diplomatic interactions between Riyadh and Ankara in bilateral and regional relations, a university professor said that Turkey seeks a balance with the region’s countries and the world. Although Turkey’s geopolitical advantages should be considered, the two countries are approaching each other under the theme of “competition and cooperation.”
Strategic Council Online – Interview: Iran’s former diplomat, considering Turkey’s request for membership in the Shanghai Organization, said: If at some point there is a dispute between the Shanghai Organization and NATO, Erdogan will not advocate Shanghai. Therefore, Turkey’s membership in the Shanghai Organization is sensitive, considering its common policies and interests with the West and Europe.
Strategic Council Online—An expert on Caucasus issues said that the Turkish Foreign Minister recently stated in a joint press conference with his Saudi counterpart: “Our current strategy is dialogue and peace, and we ask Iran and Russia to play a constructive role in this process.” According to these statements, Turkey’s policy towards Syrian refugees and its consequences have once again been considered.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: In recent days and at the same time as the beginning of the hot season, Turkish ground and air attacks have resumed in areas of northern Iraq, including Dohuk.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Turkey’s foreign policy approach towards Syria in the past decade has caused many problems and costs for Ankara in terms of national, economic, political, and demographic security.
SCFR Online – Opinion: London’s decision to provide military support to Saudi Arabia in the Yemen file, beyond a limited aerial mission, could confront Britain with broad legal, security, economic, and strategic consequences.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The acceleration of AI competition has shattered the boundaries of economic, military, intelligence, and cognitive power, turning this technology into a strategic component of national power.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The three-day visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to Washington and his meeting with Donald Trump on September 24 and 25, 2026, accompanied by a ceremonial welcome at Andrews Air Force Base, was more a diplomatic display for managing the level of tensions than an indication of a breakthrough achievement in relations between the two powers.
SCFR Online – Opinion: Developments in the South Caucasus and Central Asia indicate that transit competition has become an arena for a new staging of influence among Iran, Turkey, Russia, and China.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The upcoming Palestinian elections, after nearly two decades of hiatus, could affect the arrangement of political forces, the legitimacy of institutions, and the future path of Palestinian governance.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The direct war of the United States and the Israeli regime against Iran, disruption of nuclear inspections, and intensification of great power competition have taken the non-proliferation crisis beyond the issue of Iran’s nuclear program.
SCFR Online – Opinion: In the Iran–U.S. equation, China pursues a cautious balance between its energy and transit interests with Tehran and considerations related to sanctions and competition with Washington.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The simultaneity of pressure on the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb has turned the geography of energy and shipping into a new arena for the emergence of new risks, costs, and leverage.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: According to what the Republic of Azerbaijan and Armenia authorities officially announce these days, the two South Caucasus countries are taking the last steps to reach a peace treaty.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Egypt and Türkiye are going through a developing relationship. In the past seven months, we have witnessed two “important developments” in the relations between Türkiye and Egypt. First, Erdoğan’s visit to Egypt in February was done for the first time after the 2013 events in Egypt and Morsi’s removal from power. Second, the recent visit of Egyptian President Sisi to Turkey in September 1403), which took place after 12 years, can be considered very important and the beginning of a new phase in Egypt-Turkey relations.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on regional issues said that the issue of PKK is not one-dimensional that a security agreement between Turkey and Iraq can solve it. This is a security-political issue, and countries other than Turkey and Iraq play a role. In addition, it is unlikely that the two countries will carry out a joint operation against the PKK because Turkey wants this operation to take place in Arab areas such as Sinjar, where Iraq has great protection over these areas and does not allow Turkey to play a role in these areas.
Strategic Council Online—Interview: An international issues expert said about the recent verbal and diplomatic tensions between Turkish officials and the Zionist regime: a deep pessimism has been created in the relations between the parties since Erdogan came to power. Despite exchanging ambassadors and opening embassies, the two sides still have serious doubts about each other’s intentions.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on West Asian issues said Russian President Vladimir Putin and Syrian President Bashar Assad recently met and conferred in the Kremlin Palace. In a part of this meeting, Putin said he had not met with Assad for a long time and had many issues to discuss. Apparently, in this meeting, the parties discussed commercial and economic relations and upcoming developments. According to the presidents of Russia and Syria, this meeting was of special importance.
Strategic Council Online—Interview: Referring to the expansion of political and diplomatic interactions between Riyadh and Ankara in bilateral and regional relations, a university professor said that Turkey seeks a balance with the region’s countries and the world. Although Turkey’s geopolitical advantages should be considered, the two countries are approaching each other under the theme of “competition and cooperation.”
Strategic Council Online – Interview: Iran’s former diplomat, considering Turkey’s request for membership in the Shanghai Organization, said: If at some point there is a dispute between the Shanghai Organization and NATO, Erdogan will not advocate Shanghai. Therefore, Turkey’s membership in the Shanghai Organization is sensitive, considering its common policies and interests with the West and Europe.
Strategic Council Online—An expert on Caucasus issues said that the Turkish Foreign Minister recently stated in a joint press conference with his Saudi counterpart: “Our current strategy is dialogue and peace, and we ask Iran and Russia to play a constructive role in this process.” According to these statements, Turkey’s policy towards Syrian refugees and its consequences have once again been considered.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: In recent days and at the same time as the beginning of the hot season, Turkish ground and air attacks have resumed in areas of northern Iraq, including Dohuk.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Turkey’s foreign policy approach towards Syria in the past decade has caused many problems and costs for Ankara in terms of national, economic, political, and demographic security.
SCFR Online – Opinion: London’s decision to provide military support to Saudi Arabia in the Yemen file, beyond a limited aerial mission, could confront Britain with broad legal, security, economic, and strategic consequences.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The acceleration of AI competition has shattered the boundaries of economic, military, intelligence, and cognitive power, turning this technology into a strategic component of national power.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The three-day visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to Washington and his meeting with Donald Trump on September 24 and 25, 2026, accompanied by a ceremonial welcome at Andrews Air Force Base, was more a diplomatic display for managing the level of tensions than an indication of a breakthrough achievement in relations between the two powers.
SCFR Online – Opinion: Developments in the South Caucasus and Central Asia indicate that transit competition has become an arena for a new staging of influence among Iran, Turkey, Russia, and China.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The upcoming Palestinian elections, after nearly two decades of hiatus, could affect the arrangement of political forces, the legitimacy of institutions, and the future path of Palestinian governance.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The direct war of the United States and the Israeli regime against Iran, disruption of nuclear inspections, and intensification of great power competition have taken the non-proliferation crisis beyond the issue of Iran’s nuclear program.
SCFR Online – Opinion: In the Iran–U.S. equation, China pursues a cautious balance between its energy and transit interests with Tehran and considerations related to sanctions and competition with Washington.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The simultaneity of pressure on the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb has turned the geography of energy and shipping into a new arena for the emergence of new risks, costs, and leverage.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: According to what the Republic of Azerbaijan and Armenia authorities officially announce these days, the two South Caucasus countries are taking the last steps to reach a peace treaty.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Egypt and Türkiye are going through a developing relationship. In the past seven months, we have witnessed two “important developments” in the relations between Türkiye and Egypt. First, Erdoğan’s visit to Egypt in February was done for the first time after the 2013 events in Egypt and Morsi’s removal from power. Second, the recent visit of Egyptian President Sisi to Turkey in September 1403), which took place after 12 years, can be considered very important and the beginning of a new phase in Egypt-Turkey relations.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on regional issues said that the issue of PKK is not one-dimensional that a security agreement between Turkey and Iraq can solve it. This is a security-political issue, and countries other than Turkey and Iraq play a role. In addition, it is unlikely that the two countries will carry out a joint operation against the PKK because Turkey wants this operation to take place in Arab areas such as Sinjar, where Iraq has great protection over these areas and does not allow Turkey to play a role in these areas.
Strategic Council Online—Interview: An international issues expert said about the recent verbal and diplomatic tensions between Turkish officials and the Zionist regime: a deep pessimism has been created in the relations between the parties since Erdogan came to power. Despite exchanging ambassadors and opening embassies, the two sides still have serious doubts about each other’s intentions.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on West Asian issues said Russian President Vladimir Putin and Syrian President Bashar Assad recently met and conferred in the Kremlin Palace. In a part of this meeting, Putin said he had not met with Assad for a long time and had many issues to discuss. Apparently, in this meeting, the parties discussed commercial and economic relations and upcoming developments. According to the presidents of Russia and Syria, this meeting was of special importance.
Strategic Council Online—Interview: Referring to the expansion of political and diplomatic interactions between Riyadh and Ankara in bilateral and regional relations, a university professor said that Turkey seeks a balance with the region’s countries and the world. Although Turkey’s geopolitical advantages should be considered, the two countries are approaching each other under the theme of “competition and cooperation.”
Strategic Council Online – Interview: Iran’s former diplomat, considering Turkey’s request for membership in the Shanghai Organization, said: If at some point there is a dispute between the Shanghai Organization and NATO, Erdogan will not advocate Shanghai. Therefore, Turkey’s membership in the Shanghai Organization is sensitive, considering its common policies and interests with the West and Europe.
Strategic Council Online—An expert on Caucasus issues said that the Turkish Foreign Minister recently stated in a joint press conference with his Saudi counterpart: “Our current strategy is dialogue and peace, and we ask Iran and Russia to play a constructive role in this process.” According to these statements, Turkey’s policy towards Syrian refugees and its consequences have once again been considered.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: In recent days and at the same time as the beginning of the hot season, Turkish ground and air attacks have resumed in areas of northern Iraq, including Dohuk.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Turkey’s foreign policy approach towards Syria in the past decade has caused many problems and costs for Ankara in terms of national, economic, political, and demographic security.
SCFR Online – Opinion: London’s decision to provide military support to Saudi Arabia in the Yemen file, beyond a limited aerial mission, could confront Britain with broad legal, security, economic, and strategic consequences.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The acceleration of AI competition has shattered the boundaries of economic, military, intelligence, and cognitive power, turning this technology into a strategic component of national power.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The three-day visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to Washington and his meeting with Donald Trump on September 24 and 25, 2026, accompanied by a ceremonial welcome at Andrews Air Force Base, was more a diplomatic display for managing the level of tensions than an indication of a breakthrough achievement in relations between the two powers.
SCFR Online – Opinion: Developments in the South Caucasus and Central Asia indicate that transit competition has become an arena for a new staging of influence among Iran, Turkey, Russia, and China.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The upcoming Palestinian elections, after nearly two decades of hiatus, could affect the arrangement of political forces, the legitimacy of institutions, and the future path of Palestinian governance.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The direct war of the United States and the Israeli regime against Iran, disruption of nuclear inspections, and intensification of great power competition have taken the non-proliferation crisis beyond the issue of Iran’s nuclear program.
SCFR Online – Opinion: In the Iran–U.S. equation, China pursues a cautious balance between its energy and transit interests with Tehran and considerations related to sanctions and competition with Washington.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The simultaneity of pressure on the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb has turned the geography of energy and shipping into a new arena for the emergence of new risks, costs, and leverage.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: According to what the Republic of Azerbaijan and Armenia authorities officially announce these days, the two South Caucasus countries are taking the last steps to reach a peace treaty.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Egypt and Türkiye are going through a developing relationship. In the past seven months, we have witnessed two “important developments” in the relations between Türkiye and Egypt. First, Erdoğan’s visit to Egypt in February was done for the first time after the 2013 events in Egypt and Morsi’s removal from power. Second, the recent visit of Egyptian President Sisi to Turkey in September 1403), which took place after 12 years, can be considered very important and the beginning of a new phase in Egypt-Turkey relations.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on regional issues said that the issue of PKK is not one-dimensional that a security agreement between Turkey and Iraq can solve it. This is a security-political issue, and countries other than Turkey and Iraq play a role. In addition, it is unlikely that the two countries will carry out a joint operation against the PKK because Turkey wants this operation to take place in Arab areas such as Sinjar, where Iraq has great protection over these areas and does not allow Turkey to play a role in these areas.
Strategic Council Online—Interview: An international issues expert said about the recent verbal and diplomatic tensions between Turkish officials and the Zionist regime: a deep pessimism has been created in the relations between the parties since Erdogan came to power. Despite exchanging ambassadors and opening embassies, the two sides still have serious doubts about each other’s intentions.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on West Asian issues said Russian President Vladimir Putin and Syrian President Bashar Assad recently met and conferred in the Kremlin Palace. In a part of this meeting, Putin said he had not met with Assad for a long time and had many issues to discuss. Apparently, in this meeting, the parties discussed commercial and economic relations and upcoming developments. According to the presidents of Russia and Syria, this meeting was of special importance.
Strategic Council Online—Interview: Referring to the expansion of political and diplomatic interactions between Riyadh and Ankara in bilateral and regional relations, a university professor said that Turkey seeks a balance with the region’s countries and the world. Although Turkey’s geopolitical advantages should be considered, the two countries are approaching each other under the theme of “competition and cooperation.”
Strategic Council Online – Interview: Iran’s former diplomat, considering Turkey’s request for membership in the Shanghai Organization, said: If at some point there is a dispute between the Shanghai Organization and NATO, Erdogan will not advocate Shanghai. Therefore, Turkey’s membership in the Shanghai Organization is sensitive, considering its common policies and interests with the West and Europe.
Strategic Council Online—An expert on Caucasus issues said that the Turkish Foreign Minister recently stated in a joint press conference with his Saudi counterpart: “Our current strategy is dialogue and peace, and we ask Iran and Russia to play a constructive role in this process.” According to these statements, Turkey’s policy towards Syrian refugees and its consequences have once again been considered.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: In recent days and at the same time as the beginning of the hot season, Turkish ground and air attacks have resumed in areas of northern Iraq, including Dohuk.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Turkey’s foreign policy approach towards Syria in the past decade has caused many problems and costs for Ankara in terms of national, economic, political, and demographic security.
SCFR Online – Opinion: London’s decision to provide military support to Saudi Arabia in the Yemen file, beyond a limited aerial mission, could confront Britain with broad legal, security, economic, and strategic consequences.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The acceleration of AI competition has shattered the boundaries of economic, military, intelligence, and cognitive power, turning this technology into a strategic component of national power.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The three-day visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to Washington and his meeting with Donald Trump on September 24 and 25, 2026, accompanied by a ceremonial welcome at Andrews Air Force Base, was more a diplomatic display for managing the level of tensions than an indication of a breakthrough achievement in relations between the two powers.
SCFR Online – Opinion: Developments in the South Caucasus and Central Asia indicate that transit competition has become an arena for a new staging of influence among Iran, Turkey, Russia, and China.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The upcoming Palestinian elections, after nearly two decades of hiatus, could affect the arrangement of political forces, the legitimacy of institutions, and the future path of Palestinian governance.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The direct war of the United States and the Israeli regime against Iran, disruption of nuclear inspections, and intensification of great power competition have taken the non-proliferation crisis beyond the issue of Iran’s nuclear program.
SCFR Online – Opinion: In the Iran–U.S. equation, China pursues a cautious balance between its energy and transit interests with Tehran and considerations related to sanctions and competition with Washington.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The simultaneity of pressure on the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb has turned the geography of energy and shipping into a new arena for the emergence of new risks, costs, and leverage.