SCFRonline – Opinion: The increase in public distrust of the French judicial system, which in recent surveys has reached approximately two-thirds of citizens, should be analyzed within a framework broader than temporary dissatisfaction or an emotional reaction to a particular criminal case.
SCFRonline– Opinion: Iran’s geopolitical power is not limited solely to oil and the Strait of Hormuz; the unintended emergence of disruptions in the future global food and energy security chains can also demonstrate Iran’s strategic importance.
SCFR Online – Opinion: Competition among great powers is no longer solely about oil; rather, control over rare minerals has now become the most important geopolitical arena for the global economy and technology.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The confrontation between Iran and the West has moved beyond traditional military arenas and now continues in the realm of perception, data, and artificial intelligence.
SCFR Online – Opinion: Iran’s display of power in the recent imposed war and Washington’s turning away from its traditional allies have pushed Persian Gulf countries toward new partners in the East.
SCFR Online–Opinion: By providing an extensive network of social, healthcare, educational, and post-war reconstruction services, Hezbollah has established a strong social base for itself among Lebanon’s Shiites and Sunnis, and even beyond that, among other segments of Lebanese society, including Christians. Hezbollah has never been an external actor imposed upon Lebanon; rather, it is a phenomenon fundamentally born out of the occupation and crimes of the Zionist regime and itself influenced by popular resistance.
SCFR Online– Opinion: Security and military developments in the region over recent months indicate that the ongoing crises and wars in Gaza, southern Lebanon, and parts of Syrian territory encompass broader dimensions of geopolitical and geostrategic transformations. In this context, the increased military presence and control of the Zionist regime over parts of the territories of these areas, along with proposals regarding the creation of buffer zones or even the expansion of security borders, have raised serious questions about the future of the regional order and its consequences for the countries of West Asia.
SCFR Online – Note: Articles from Western think tanks confirm that, contrary to Western assumptions, the war has failed to cause Iran’s economy to collapse, and this situation has led Washington to seek a pathway for exiting the quagmire.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: The president of Turkey and the prime minister of Greece will meet on the sidelines of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Summit, July 11-12, in Vilnius, Lithuania. The public opinion of the two countries expects the meeting to be held after the elections in the two countries to be a new step towards de-escalation between the two neighboring countries.
Mahmoud Fazeli- International affairs analyst
Strategic Council Online-Opinion: Although President Erdogan has tried to make a new start in the country and the international and regional relations of Turkey in recent months, it seems that the relative peace in the bilateral relations with Greece is not sustainable and the differences will once again return to the political scene.
Mahmoud Fazeli—Analyst of international issues
Strategic Council Online – Guest opinion: In the West Asian region, the number of countries that have democratic systems and real and free elections may not even reach the number of the fingers of one hand, and when those elections are related to an active and proactive country in the region, such as Turkey, its importance and analytical value multiplies.
Dr. Mohammad Mehdi Mazaheri – University professor
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: While national elections are set to be held in Turkey (May 14), and Greece (May 21), senior officials of the two countries hope to witness a new chapter in bilateral relations after the official election results are announced. Despite deep-rooted differences between the two countries, Greece was one of the first countries to offer sympathy and aid after two earthquakes hit 11 southern Turkish provinces on February 6. Turkey was also the first country to express sympathy and help after the train accident in northern Greece on February 28 that left 57 dead.
Mahmoud Fazeli – International Affairs analyst
Strategic Council Online—Opinion: As the Turkish presidential and parliamentary elections on May 14, 2023, are approaching, the activities of the eligible candidates are expanding. In the Turkish presidential election, four candidates, and in the parliamentary election, 27 parties will compete. The upcoming elections will be the 13th presidential election in Türkiye’s history, the second presidential election since the beginning of the presidential term, and the 28th parliamentary election in this country. The presidency and parliamentary representation term is five years, and the number of people elected representatives is 600.
Mahmoud Fazeli—Analyst of international affairs
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: After long speculations and consultations among Turkish parties known as the “Table of Six,” the leader of the People’s Republic Party, Kemal Klichdaroglu, was nominated as the presidential candidate of the six opposition parties after resolving the crisis with the “Good Party.” It is expected that 60 million people will participate in Turkey’s May 14 elections. Mahmoud Fazeli – International affairs analyst
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: During Anthony Blinken’s two-day trip to Greece, defense and security issues were major part of his talks with Greek officials. The Greek side expressed interest in purchasing fifth generation of F-35 fighter jets, and the US Secretary of State, while expressing satisfaction with the decision of the Athens government, announced support of the US administration. It is expected that the official response of the United States to Greece’s request for the purchase of 20+20 F-35 fighter planes will be announced in early April.
Mahmoud Fazeli – International affairs analyst
Strategic Council online – Interview: Having referred to the declining importance of Turkey for the U.S. and strategic importance of the country for the Middle East, said:” Having considered every and all conditions, the U.S. efforts to make change in Turkey’s policies, to drop out of Erdogan and to influence the upcoming elections will not succeed.
Strategic Council Online – A university professor said that Turkey’s sphere of influence and territorialization in Libya is approaching the strategic depth and the first influence of Egypt, and in some cases they overlap. He added that at the beginning outbreak of clashes between Egypt and Turkey exists on the battlefield, but after a while when the two sides reach a balance in interests and the war turns into one of attrition they will go for negotiations.
SCFRonline – Opinion: The increase in public distrust of the French judicial system, which in recent surveys has reached approximately two-thirds of citizens, should be analyzed within a framework broader than temporary dissatisfaction or an emotional reaction to a particular criminal case.
SCFRonline– Opinion: Iran’s geopolitical power is not limited solely to oil and the Strait of Hormuz; the unintended emergence of disruptions in the future global food and energy security chains can also demonstrate Iran’s strategic importance.
SCFR Online – Opinion: Competition among great powers is no longer solely about oil; rather, control over rare minerals has now become the most important geopolitical arena for the global economy and technology.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The confrontation between Iran and the West has moved beyond traditional military arenas and now continues in the realm of perception, data, and artificial intelligence.
SCFR Online – Opinion: Iran’s display of power in the recent imposed war and Washington’s turning away from its traditional allies have pushed Persian Gulf countries toward new partners in the East.
SCFR Online–Opinion: By providing an extensive network of social, healthcare, educational, and post-war reconstruction services, Hezbollah has established a strong social base for itself among Lebanon’s Shiites and Sunnis, and even beyond that, among other segments of Lebanese society, including Christians. Hezbollah has never been an external actor imposed upon Lebanon; rather, it is a phenomenon fundamentally born out of the occupation and crimes of the Zionist regime and itself influenced by popular resistance.
SCFR Online– Opinion: Security and military developments in the region over recent months indicate that the ongoing crises and wars in Gaza, southern Lebanon, and parts of Syrian territory encompass broader dimensions of geopolitical and geostrategic transformations. In this context, the increased military presence and control of the Zionist regime over parts of the territories of these areas, along with proposals regarding the creation of buffer zones or even the expansion of security borders, have raised serious questions about the future of the regional order and its consequences for the countries of West Asia.
SCFR Online – Note: Articles from Western think tanks confirm that, contrary to Western assumptions, the war has failed to cause Iran’s economy to collapse, and this situation has led Washington to seek a pathway for exiting the quagmire.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: The president of Turkey and the prime minister of Greece will meet on the sidelines of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Summit, July 11-12, in Vilnius, Lithuania. The public opinion of the two countries expects the meeting to be held after the elections in the two countries to be a new step towards de-escalation between the two neighboring countries.
Mahmoud Fazeli- International affairs analyst
Strategic Council Online-Opinion: Although President Erdogan has tried to make a new start in the country and the international and regional relations of Turkey in recent months, it seems that the relative peace in the bilateral relations with Greece is not sustainable and the differences will once again return to the political scene.
Mahmoud Fazeli—Analyst of international issues
Strategic Council Online – Guest opinion: In the West Asian region, the number of countries that have democratic systems and real and free elections may not even reach the number of the fingers of one hand, and when those elections are related to an active and proactive country in the region, such as Turkey, its importance and analytical value multiplies.
Dr. Mohammad Mehdi Mazaheri – University professor
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: While national elections are set to be held in Turkey (May 14), and Greece (May 21), senior officials of the two countries hope to witness a new chapter in bilateral relations after the official election results are announced. Despite deep-rooted differences between the two countries, Greece was one of the first countries to offer sympathy and aid after two earthquakes hit 11 southern Turkish provinces on February 6. Turkey was also the first country to express sympathy and help after the train accident in northern Greece on February 28 that left 57 dead.
Mahmoud Fazeli – International Affairs analyst
Strategic Council Online—Opinion: As the Turkish presidential and parliamentary elections on May 14, 2023, are approaching, the activities of the eligible candidates are expanding. In the Turkish presidential election, four candidates, and in the parliamentary election, 27 parties will compete. The upcoming elections will be the 13th presidential election in Türkiye’s history, the second presidential election since the beginning of the presidential term, and the 28th parliamentary election in this country. The presidency and parliamentary representation term is five years, and the number of people elected representatives is 600.
Mahmoud Fazeli—Analyst of international affairs
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: After long speculations and consultations among Turkish parties known as the “Table of Six,” the leader of the People’s Republic Party, Kemal Klichdaroglu, was nominated as the presidential candidate of the six opposition parties after resolving the crisis with the “Good Party.” It is expected that 60 million people will participate in Turkey’s May 14 elections. Mahmoud Fazeli – International affairs analyst
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: During Anthony Blinken’s two-day trip to Greece, defense and security issues were major part of his talks with Greek officials. The Greek side expressed interest in purchasing fifth generation of F-35 fighter jets, and the US Secretary of State, while expressing satisfaction with the decision of the Athens government, announced support of the US administration. It is expected that the official response of the United States to Greece’s request for the purchase of 20+20 F-35 fighter planes will be announced in early April.
Mahmoud Fazeli – International affairs analyst
Strategic Council online – Interview: Having referred to the declining importance of Turkey for the U.S. and strategic importance of the country for the Middle East, said:” Having considered every and all conditions, the U.S. efforts to make change in Turkey’s policies, to drop out of Erdogan and to influence the upcoming elections will not succeed.
Strategic Council Online – A university professor said that Turkey’s sphere of influence and territorialization in Libya is approaching the strategic depth and the first influence of Egypt, and in some cases they overlap. He added that at the beginning outbreak of clashes between Egypt and Turkey exists on the battlefield, but after a while when the two sides reach a balance in interests and the war turns into one of attrition they will go for negotiations.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: The president of Turkey and the prime minister of Greece will meet on the sidelines of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Summit, July 11-12, in Vilnius, Lithuania. The public opinion of the two countries expects the meeting to be held after the elections in the two countries to be a new step towards de-escalation between the two neighboring countries.
Mahmoud Fazeli- International affairs analyst
Strategic Council Online-Opinion: Although President Erdogan has tried to make a new start in the country and the international and regional relations of Turkey in recent months, it seems that the relative peace in the bilateral relations with Greece is not sustainable and the differences will once again return to the political scene.
Mahmoud Fazeli—Analyst of international issues
Strategic Council Online – Guest opinion: In the West Asian region, the number of countries that have democratic systems and real and free elections may not even reach the number of the fingers of one hand, and when those elections are related to an active and proactive country in the region, such as Turkey, its importance and analytical value multiplies.
Dr. Mohammad Mehdi Mazaheri – University professor
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: While national elections are set to be held in Turkey (May 14), and Greece (May 21), senior officials of the two countries hope to witness a new chapter in bilateral relations after the official election results are announced. Despite deep-rooted differences between the two countries, Greece was one of the first countries to offer sympathy and aid after two earthquakes hit 11 southern Turkish provinces on February 6. Turkey was also the first country to express sympathy and help after the train accident in northern Greece on February 28 that left 57 dead.
Mahmoud Fazeli – International Affairs analyst
Strategic Council Online—Opinion: As the Turkish presidential and parliamentary elections on May 14, 2023, are approaching, the activities of the eligible candidates are expanding. In the Turkish presidential election, four candidates, and in the parliamentary election, 27 parties will compete. The upcoming elections will be the 13th presidential election in Türkiye’s history, the second presidential election since the beginning of the presidential term, and the 28th parliamentary election in this country. The presidency and parliamentary representation term is five years, and the number of people elected representatives is 600.
Mahmoud Fazeli—Analyst of international affairs
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: After long speculations and consultations among Turkish parties known as the “Table of Six,” the leader of the People’s Republic Party, Kemal Klichdaroglu, was nominated as the presidential candidate of the six opposition parties after resolving the crisis with the “Good Party.” It is expected that 60 million people will participate in Turkey’s May 14 elections. Mahmoud Fazeli – International affairs analyst
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: During Anthony Blinken’s two-day trip to Greece, defense and security issues were major part of his talks with Greek officials. The Greek side expressed interest in purchasing fifth generation of F-35 fighter jets, and the US Secretary of State, while expressing satisfaction with the decision of the Athens government, announced support of the US administration. It is expected that the official response of the United States to Greece’s request for the purchase of 20+20 F-35 fighter planes will be announced in early April.
Mahmoud Fazeli – International affairs analyst
Strategic Council online – Interview: Having referred to the declining importance of Turkey for the U.S. and strategic importance of the country for the Middle East, said:” Having considered every and all conditions, the U.S. efforts to make change in Turkey’s policies, to drop out of Erdogan and to influence the upcoming elections will not succeed.
Strategic Council Online – A university professor said that Turkey’s sphere of influence and territorialization in Libya is approaching the strategic depth and the first influence of Egypt, and in some cases they overlap. He added that at the beginning outbreak of clashes between Egypt and Turkey exists on the battlefield, but after a while when the two sides reach a balance in interests and the war turns into one of attrition they will go for negotiations.
SCFRonline – Opinion: The increase in public distrust of the French judicial system, which in recent surveys has reached approximately two-thirds of citizens, should be analyzed within a framework broader than temporary dissatisfaction or an emotional reaction to a particular criminal case.
SCFRonline– Opinion: Iran’s geopolitical power is not limited solely to oil and the Strait of Hormuz; the unintended emergence of disruptions in the future global food and energy security chains can also demonstrate Iran’s strategic importance.
SCFR Online – Opinion: Competition among great powers is no longer solely about oil; rather, control over rare minerals has now become the most important geopolitical arena for the global economy and technology.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The confrontation between Iran and the West has moved beyond traditional military arenas and now continues in the realm of perception, data, and artificial intelligence.
SCFR Online – Opinion: Iran’s display of power in the recent imposed war and Washington’s turning away from its traditional allies have pushed Persian Gulf countries toward new partners in the East.
SCFR Online–Opinion: By providing an extensive network of social, healthcare, educational, and post-war reconstruction services, Hezbollah has established a strong social base for itself among Lebanon’s Shiites and Sunnis, and even beyond that, among other segments of Lebanese society, including Christians. Hezbollah has never been an external actor imposed upon Lebanon; rather, it is a phenomenon fundamentally born out of the occupation and crimes of the Zionist regime and itself influenced by popular resistance.
SCFR Online– Opinion: Security and military developments in the region over recent months indicate that the ongoing crises and wars in Gaza, southern Lebanon, and parts of Syrian territory encompass broader dimensions of geopolitical and geostrategic transformations. In this context, the increased military presence and control of the Zionist regime over parts of the territories of these areas, along with proposals regarding the creation of buffer zones or even the expansion of security borders, have raised serious questions about the future of the regional order and its consequences for the countries of West Asia.
SCFR Online – Note: Articles from Western think tanks confirm that, contrary to Western assumptions, the war has failed to cause Iran’s economy to collapse, and this situation has led Washington to seek a pathway for exiting the quagmire.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: The president of Turkey and the prime minister of Greece will meet on the sidelines of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Summit, July 11-12, in Vilnius, Lithuania. The public opinion of the two countries expects the meeting to be held after the elections in the two countries to be a new step towards de-escalation between the two neighboring countries.
Mahmoud Fazeli- International affairs analyst
Strategic Council Online-Opinion: Although President Erdogan has tried to make a new start in the country and the international and regional relations of Turkey in recent months, it seems that the relative peace in the bilateral relations with Greece is not sustainable and the differences will once again return to the political scene.
Mahmoud Fazeli—Analyst of international issues
Strategic Council Online – Guest opinion: In the West Asian region, the number of countries that have democratic systems and real and free elections may not even reach the number of the fingers of one hand, and when those elections are related to an active and proactive country in the region, such as Turkey, its importance and analytical value multiplies.
Dr. Mohammad Mehdi Mazaheri – University professor
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: While national elections are set to be held in Turkey (May 14), and Greece (May 21), senior officials of the two countries hope to witness a new chapter in bilateral relations after the official election results are announced. Despite deep-rooted differences between the two countries, Greece was one of the first countries to offer sympathy and aid after two earthquakes hit 11 southern Turkish provinces on February 6. Turkey was also the first country to express sympathy and help after the train accident in northern Greece on February 28 that left 57 dead.
Mahmoud Fazeli – International Affairs analyst
Strategic Council Online—Opinion: As the Turkish presidential and parliamentary elections on May 14, 2023, are approaching, the activities of the eligible candidates are expanding. In the Turkish presidential election, four candidates, and in the parliamentary election, 27 parties will compete. The upcoming elections will be the 13th presidential election in Türkiye’s history, the second presidential election since the beginning of the presidential term, and the 28th parliamentary election in this country. The presidency and parliamentary representation term is five years, and the number of people elected representatives is 600.
Mahmoud Fazeli—Analyst of international affairs
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: After long speculations and consultations among Turkish parties known as the “Table of Six,” the leader of the People’s Republic Party, Kemal Klichdaroglu, was nominated as the presidential candidate of the six opposition parties after resolving the crisis with the “Good Party.” It is expected that 60 million people will participate in Turkey’s May 14 elections. Mahmoud Fazeli – International affairs analyst
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: During Anthony Blinken’s two-day trip to Greece, defense and security issues were major part of his talks with Greek officials. The Greek side expressed interest in purchasing fifth generation of F-35 fighter jets, and the US Secretary of State, while expressing satisfaction with the decision of the Athens government, announced support of the US administration. It is expected that the official response of the United States to Greece’s request for the purchase of 20+20 F-35 fighter planes will be announced in early April.
Mahmoud Fazeli – International affairs analyst
Strategic Council online – Interview: Having referred to the declining importance of Turkey for the U.S. and strategic importance of the country for the Middle East, said:” Having considered every and all conditions, the U.S. efforts to make change in Turkey’s policies, to drop out of Erdogan and to influence the upcoming elections will not succeed.
Strategic Council Online – A university professor said that Turkey’s sphere of influence and territorialization in Libya is approaching the strategic depth and the first influence of Egypt, and in some cases they overlap. He added that at the beginning outbreak of clashes between Egypt and Turkey exists on the battlefield, but after a while when the two sides reach a balance in interests and the war turns into one of attrition they will go for negotiations.
SCFRonline – Opinion: The increase in public distrust of the French judicial system, which in recent surveys has reached approximately two-thirds of citizens, should be analyzed within a framework broader than temporary dissatisfaction or an emotional reaction to a particular criminal case.
SCFRonline– Opinion: Iran’s geopolitical power is not limited solely to oil and the Strait of Hormuz; the unintended emergence of disruptions in the future global food and energy security chains can also demonstrate Iran’s strategic importance.
SCFR Online – Opinion: Competition among great powers is no longer solely about oil; rather, control over rare minerals has now become the most important geopolitical arena for the global economy and technology.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The confrontation between Iran and the West has moved beyond traditional military arenas and now continues in the realm of perception, data, and artificial intelligence.
SCFR Online – Opinion: Iran’s display of power in the recent imposed war and Washington’s turning away from its traditional allies have pushed Persian Gulf countries toward new partners in the East.
SCFR Online–Opinion: By providing an extensive network of social, healthcare, educational, and post-war reconstruction services, Hezbollah has established a strong social base for itself among Lebanon’s Shiites and Sunnis, and even beyond that, among other segments of Lebanese society, including Christians. Hezbollah has never been an external actor imposed upon Lebanon; rather, it is a phenomenon fundamentally born out of the occupation and crimes of the Zionist regime and itself influenced by popular resistance.
SCFR Online– Opinion: Security and military developments in the region over recent months indicate that the ongoing crises and wars in Gaza, southern Lebanon, and parts of Syrian territory encompass broader dimensions of geopolitical and geostrategic transformations. In this context, the increased military presence and control of the Zionist regime over parts of the territories of these areas, along with proposals regarding the creation of buffer zones or even the expansion of security borders, have raised serious questions about the future of the regional order and its consequences for the countries of West Asia.
SCFR Online – Note: Articles from Western think tanks confirm that, contrary to Western assumptions, the war has failed to cause Iran’s economy to collapse, and this situation has led Washington to seek a pathway for exiting the quagmire.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: The president of Turkey and the prime minister of Greece will meet on the sidelines of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Summit, July 11-12, in Vilnius, Lithuania. The public opinion of the two countries expects the meeting to be held after the elections in the two countries to be a new step towards de-escalation between the two neighboring countries.
Mahmoud Fazeli- International affairs analyst
Strategic Council Online-Opinion: Although President Erdogan has tried to make a new start in the country and the international and regional relations of Turkey in recent months, it seems that the relative peace in the bilateral relations with Greece is not sustainable and the differences will once again return to the political scene.
Mahmoud Fazeli—Analyst of international issues
Strategic Council Online – Guest opinion: In the West Asian region, the number of countries that have democratic systems and real and free elections may not even reach the number of the fingers of one hand, and when those elections are related to an active and proactive country in the region, such as Turkey, its importance and analytical value multiplies.
Dr. Mohammad Mehdi Mazaheri – University professor
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: While national elections are set to be held in Turkey (May 14), and Greece (May 21), senior officials of the two countries hope to witness a new chapter in bilateral relations after the official election results are announced. Despite deep-rooted differences between the two countries, Greece was one of the first countries to offer sympathy and aid after two earthquakes hit 11 southern Turkish provinces on February 6. Turkey was also the first country to express sympathy and help after the train accident in northern Greece on February 28 that left 57 dead.
Mahmoud Fazeli – International Affairs analyst
Strategic Council Online—Opinion: As the Turkish presidential and parliamentary elections on May 14, 2023, are approaching, the activities of the eligible candidates are expanding. In the Turkish presidential election, four candidates, and in the parliamentary election, 27 parties will compete. The upcoming elections will be the 13th presidential election in Türkiye’s history, the second presidential election since the beginning of the presidential term, and the 28th parliamentary election in this country. The presidency and parliamentary representation term is five years, and the number of people elected representatives is 600.
Mahmoud Fazeli—Analyst of international affairs
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: After long speculations and consultations among Turkish parties known as the “Table of Six,” the leader of the People’s Republic Party, Kemal Klichdaroglu, was nominated as the presidential candidate of the six opposition parties after resolving the crisis with the “Good Party.” It is expected that 60 million people will participate in Turkey’s May 14 elections. Mahmoud Fazeli – International affairs analyst
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: During Anthony Blinken’s two-day trip to Greece, defense and security issues were major part of his talks with Greek officials. The Greek side expressed interest in purchasing fifth generation of F-35 fighter jets, and the US Secretary of State, while expressing satisfaction with the decision of the Athens government, announced support of the US administration. It is expected that the official response of the United States to Greece’s request for the purchase of 20+20 F-35 fighter planes will be announced in early April.
Mahmoud Fazeli – International affairs analyst
Strategic Council online – Interview: Having referred to the declining importance of Turkey for the U.S. and strategic importance of the country for the Middle East, said:” Having considered every and all conditions, the U.S. efforts to make change in Turkey’s policies, to drop out of Erdogan and to influence the upcoming elections will not succeed.
Strategic Council Online – A university professor said that Turkey’s sphere of influence and territorialization in Libya is approaching the strategic depth and the first influence of Egypt, and in some cases they overlap. He added that at the beginning outbreak of clashes between Egypt and Turkey exists on the battlefield, but after a while when the two sides reach a balance in interests and the war turns into one of attrition they will go for negotiations.
SCFRonline – Opinion: The increase in public distrust of the French judicial system, which in recent surveys has reached approximately two-thirds of citizens, should be analyzed within a framework broader than temporary dissatisfaction or an emotional reaction to a particular criminal case.
SCFRonline– Opinion: Iran’s geopolitical power is not limited solely to oil and the Strait of Hormuz; the unintended emergence of disruptions in the future global food and energy security chains can also demonstrate Iran’s strategic importance.
SCFR Online – Opinion: Competition among great powers is no longer solely about oil; rather, control over rare minerals has now become the most important geopolitical arena for the global economy and technology.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The confrontation between Iran and the West has moved beyond traditional military arenas and now continues in the realm of perception, data, and artificial intelligence.
SCFR Online – Opinion: Iran’s display of power in the recent imposed war and Washington’s turning away from its traditional allies have pushed Persian Gulf countries toward new partners in the East.
SCFR Online–Opinion: By providing an extensive network of social, healthcare, educational, and post-war reconstruction services, Hezbollah has established a strong social base for itself among Lebanon’s Shiites and Sunnis, and even beyond that, among other segments of Lebanese society, including Christians. Hezbollah has never been an external actor imposed upon Lebanon; rather, it is a phenomenon fundamentally born out of the occupation and crimes of the Zionist regime and itself influenced by popular resistance.
SCFR Online– Opinion: Security and military developments in the region over recent months indicate that the ongoing crises and wars in Gaza, southern Lebanon, and parts of Syrian territory encompass broader dimensions of geopolitical and geostrategic transformations. In this context, the increased military presence and control of the Zionist regime over parts of the territories of these areas, along with proposals regarding the creation of buffer zones or even the expansion of security borders, have raised serious questions about the future of the regional order and its consequences for the countries of West Asia.
SCFR Online – Note: Articles from Western think tanks confirm that, contrary to Western assumptions, the war has failed to cause Iran’s economy to collapse, and this situation has led Washington to seek a pathway for exiting the quagmire.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: The president of Turkey and the prime minister of Greece will meet on the sidelines of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Summit, July 11-12, in Vilnius, Lithuania. The public opinion of the two countries expects the meeting to be held after the elections in the two countries to be a new step towards de-escalation between the two neighboring countries.
Mahmoud Fazeli- International affairs analyst
Strategic Council Online-Opinion: Although President Erdogan has tried to make a new start in the country and the international and regional relations of Turkey in recent months, it seems that the relative peace in the bilateral relations with Greece is not sustainable and the differences will once again return to the political scene.
Mahmoud Fazeli—Analyst of international issues
Strategic Council Online – Guest opinion: In the West Asian region, the number of countries that have democratic systems and real and free elections may not even reach the number of the fingers of one hand, and when those elections are related to an active and proactive country in the region, such as Turkey, its importance and analytical value multiplies.
Dr. Mohammad Mehdi Mazaheri – University professor
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: While national elections are set to be held in Turkey (May 14), and Greece (May 21), senior officials of the two countries hope to witness a new chapter in bilateral relations after the official election results are announced. Despite deep-rooted differences between the two countries, Greece was one of the first countries to offer sympathy and aid after two earthquakes hit 11 southern Turkish provinces on February 6. Turkey was also the first country to express sympathy and help after the train accident in northern Greece on February 28 that left 57 dead.
Mahmoud Fazeli – International Affairs analyst
Strategic Council Online—Opinion: As the Turkish presidential and parliamentary elections on May 14, 2023, are approaching, the activities of the eligible candidates are expanding. In the Turkish presidential election, four candidates, and in the parliamentary election, 27 parties will compete. The upcoming elections will be the 13th presidential election in Türkiye’s history, the second presidential election since the beginning of the presidential term, and the 28th parliamentary election in this country. The presidency and parliamentary representation term is five years, and the number of people elected representatives is 600.
Mahmoud Fazeli—Analyst of international affairs
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: After long speculations and consultations among Turkish parties known as the “Table of Six,” the leader of the People’s Republic Party, Kemal Klichdaroglu, was nominated as the presidential candidate of the six opposition parties after resolving the crisis with the “Good Party.” It is expected that 60 million people will participate in Turkey’s May 14 elections. Mahmoud Fazeli – International affairs analyst
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: During Anthony Blinken’s two-day trip to Greece, defense and security issues were major part of his talks with Greek officials. The Greek side expressed interest in purchasing fifth generation of F-35 fighter jets, and the US Secretary of State, while expressing satisfaction with the decision of the Athens government, announced support of the US administration. It is expected that the official response of the United States to Greece’s request for the purchase of 20+20 F-35 fighter planes will be announced in early April.
Mahmoud Fazeli – International affairs analyst
Strategic Council online – Interview: Having referred to the declining importance of Turkey for the U.S. and strategic importance of the country for the Middle East, said:” Having considered every and all conditions, the U.S. efforts to make change in Turkey’s policies, to drop out of Erdogan and to influence the upcoming elections will not succeed.
Strategic Council Online – A university professor said that Turkey’s sphere of influence and territorialization in Libya is approaching the strategic depth and the first influence of Egypt, and in some cases they overlap. He added that at the beginning outbreak of clashes between Egypt and Turkey exists on the battlefield, but after a while when the two sides reach a balance in interests and the war turns into one of attrition they will go for negotiations.
SCFRonline – Opinion: The increase in public distrust of the French judicial system, which in recent surveys has reached approximately two-thirds of citizens, should be analyzed within a framework broader than temporary dissatisfaction or an emotional reaction to a particular criminal case.
SCFRonline– Opinion: Iran’s geopolitical power is not limited solely to oil and the Strait of Hormuz; the unintended emergence of disruptions in the future global food and energy security chains can also demonstrate Iran’s strategic importance.
SCFR Online – Opinion: Competition among great powers is no longer solely about oil; rather, control over rare minerals has now become the most important geopolitical arena for the global economy and technology.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The confrontation between Iran and the West has moved beyond traditional military arenas and now continues in the realm of perception, data, and artificial intelligence.
SCFR Online – Opinion: Iran’s display of power in the recent imposed war and Washington’s turning away from its traditional allies have pushed Persian Gulf countries toward new partners in the East.
SCFR Online–Opinion: By providing an extensive network of social, healthcare, educational, and post-war reconstruction services, Hezbollah has established a strong social base for itself among Lebanon’s Shiites and Sunnis, and even beyond that, among other segments of Lebanese society, including Christians. Hezbollah has never been an external actor imposed upon Lebanon; rather, it is a phenomenon fundamentally born out of the occupation and crimes of the Zionist regime and itself influenced by popular resistance.
SCFR Online– Opinion: Security and military developments in the region over recent months indicate that the ongoing crises and wars in Gaza, southern Lebanon, and parts of Syrian territory encompass broader dimensions of geopolitical and geostrategic transformations. In this context, the increased military presence and control of the Zionist regime over parts of the territories of these areas, along with proposals regarding the creation of buffer zones or even the expansion of security borders, have raised serious questions about the future of the regional order and its consequences for the countries of West Asia.
SCFR Online – Note: Articles from Western think tanks confirm that, contrary to Western assumptions, the war has failed to cause Iran’s economy to collapse, and this situation has led Washington to seek a pathway for exiting the quagmire.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: The president of Turkey and the prime minister of Greece will meet on the sidelines of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Summit, July 11-12, in Vilnius, Lithuania. The public opinion of the two countries expects the meeting to be held after the elections in the two countries to be a new step towards de-escalation between the two neighboring countries.
Mahmoud Fazeli- International affairs analyst
Strategic Council Online-Opinion: Although President Erdogan has tried to make a new start in the country and the international and regional relations of Turkey in recent months, it seems that the relative peace in the bilateral relations with Greece is not sustainable and the differences will once again return to the political scene.
Mahmoud Fazeli—Analyst of international issues
Strategic Council Online – Guest opinion: In the West Asian region, the number of countries that have democratic systems and real and free elections may not even reach the number of the fingers of one hand, and when those elections are related to an active and proactive country in the region, such as Turkey, its importance and analytical value multiplies.
Dr. Mohammad Mehdi Mazaheri – University professor
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: While national elections are set to be held in Turkey (May 14), and Greece (May 21), senior officials of the two countries hope to witness a new chapter in bilateral relations after the official election results are announced. Despite deep-rooted differences between the two countries, Greece was one of the first countries to offer sympathy and aid after two earthquakes hit 11 southern Turkish provinces on February 6. Turkey was also the first country to express sympathy and help after the train accident in northern Greece on February 28 that left 57 dead.
Mahmoud Fazeli – International Affairs analyst
Strategic Council Online—Opinion: As the Turkish presidential and parliamentary elections on May 14, 2023, are approaching, the activities of the eligible candidates are expanding. In the Turkish presidential election, four candidates, and in the parliamentary election, 27 parties will compete. The upcoming elections will be the 13th presidential election in Türkiye’s history, the second presidential election since the beginning of the presidential term, and the 28th parliamentary election in this country. The presidency and parliamentary representation term is five years, and the number of people elected representatives is 600.
Mahmoud Fazeli—Analyst of international affairs
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: After long speculations and consultations among Turkish parties known as the “Table of Six,” the leader of the People’s Republic Party, Kemal Klichdaroglu, was nominated as the presidential candidate of the six opposition parties after resolving the crisis with the “Good Party.” It is expected that 60 million people will participate in Turkey’s May 14 elections. Mahmoud Fazeli – International affairs analyst
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: During Anthony Blinken’s two-day trip to Greece, defense and security issues were major part of his talks with Greek officials. The Greek side expressed interest in purchasing fifth generation of F-35 fighter jets, and the US Secretary of State, while expressing satisfaction with the decision of the Athens government, announced support of the US administration. It is expected that the official response of the United States to Greece’s request for the purchase of 20+20 F-35 fighter planes will be announced in early April.
Mahmoud Fazeli – International affairs analyst
Strategic Council online – Interview: Having referred to the declining importance of Turkey for the U.S. and strategic importance of the country for the Middle East, said:” Having considered every and all conditions, the U.S. efforts to make change in Turkey’s policies, to drop out of Erdogan and to influence the upcoming elections will not succeed.
Strategic Council Online – A university professor said that Turkey’s sphere of influence and territorialization in Libya is approaching the strategic depth and the first influence of Egypt, and in some cases they overlap. He added that at the beginning outbreak of clashes between Egypt and Turkey exists on the battlefield, but after a while when the two sides reach a balance in interests and the war turns into one of attrition they will go for negotiations.
SCFRonline – Opinion: The increase in public distrust of the French judicial system, which in recent surveys has reached approximately two-thirds of citizens, should be analyzed within a framework broader than temporary dissatisfaction or an emotional reaction to a particular criminal case.
SCFRonline– Opinion: Iran’s geopolitical power is not limited solely to oil and the Strait of Hormuz; the unintended emergence of disruptions in the future global food and energy security chains can also demonstrate Iran’s strategic importance.
SCFR Online – Opinion: Competition among great powers is no longer solely about oil; rather, control over rare minerals has now become the most important geopolitical arena for the global economy and technology.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The confrontation between Iran and the West has moved beyond traditional military arenas and now continues in the realm of perception, data, and artificial intelligence.
SCFR Online – Opinion: Iran’s display of power in the recent imposed war and Washington’s turning away from its traditional allies have pushed Persian Gulf countries toward new partners in the East.
SCFR Online–Opinion: By providing an extensive network of social, healthcare, educational, and post-war reconstruction services, Hezbollah has established a strong social base for itself among Lebanon’s Shiites and Sunnis, and even beyond that, among other segments of Lebanese society, including Christians. Hezbollah has never been an external actor imposed upon Lebanon; rather, it is a phenomenon fundamentally born out of the occupation and crimes of the Zionist regime and itself influenced by popular resistance.
SCFR Online– Opinion: Security and military developments in the region over recent months indicate that the ongoing crises and wars in Gaza, southern Lebanon, and parts of Syrian territory encompass broader dimensions of geopolitical and geostrategic transformations. In this context, the increased military presence and control of the Zionist regime over parts of the territories of these areas, along with proposals regarding the creation of buffer zones or even the expansion of security borders, have raised serious questions about the future of the regional order and its consequences for the countries of West Asia.
SCFR Online – Note: Articles from Western think tanks confirm that, contrary to Western assumptions, the war has failed to cause Iran’s economy to collapse, and this situation has led Washington to seek a pathway for exiting the quagmire.