2023/02/07
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: The recent report of the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on the peacekeeping forces in Cyprus emphasizes lack of common ground between the two sides for peace talks to reach a common solution which has followed concerns among the Cypriot authorities as well as Greek parties. The Greek Cypriot side does not seem satisfied with the UN Secretary General’s reports as an official document of the UN Security Council published on January 13, because such reports are close to the “two societies” policy and include subjective and non-objective views. According to Nicosia, the correct report should ask all parties to adhere to a common solution to the Cyprus issue, which is the formation of a common bi-regional federation and political equality.
Mahmoud Fazeli – International affairs analyst
2023/02/05
Strategic Council Online—Opinion: Any attempt by Europe to designate the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps–a sovereign body and part of the official defense force of the Islamic Republic of Iran—as a terrorist organization will affect the interests and national security of European countries before it harms the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Hamid Khoshayand—Expert of regional issues
2023/02/01
Strategic Council Online-Interview: The scientific deputy of Shahid Sadr Research Institute of the Expediency Council stated that sending the Patriot systems is the beginning of cooperation between the United States and Ukraine at a higher level, adding that this moves aims more to maintain the balance in the war and as long as Russia is involved in the war, the United States can take extensive international measures against it and making any agreement is against the US strategic goal of continuing the war and eroding Russia’s power.
2023/01/29
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Politics in general, including foreign policy, followed by political action and diplomatic measure, appears natural and is more welcomed when it can emerge from a country’s worldview and its civilizational, historical, moral, religious and political customs. Otherwise, it will not achieve much success. Compliance with the principles may sometimes cause an apparent loss to the holder in the short term, but compliance with the principles will benefit everyone in the long run.
Mohsen Baharvand – Former Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs
2023/01/21
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: French President Emmanuel Macron for some time has been thinking about improving Europe’s position and role in NATO and reducing the US influence. But the political and security equations of Europe show against the wishes of the French president.
Morteza Makki – Expert on Europe affairs
