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 – Interview: A media expert stated: Given the intensification of the West’s soft war and psychological operations against Iran, our country’s primary strategy must be based on public education, strengthening national cohesion, developing international media, and countering the distortion of history through creating the right narrative.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: A regional security researcher said: If the security of the Persian Gulf becomes an area of cooperation among governments, many political and security misunderstandings will also be eliminated.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: A geostrategic affairs analyst said: The emerging Eurasian order is not merely an economic plan, but an effort to redefine the global order based on independence, multilateralism, and regional convergence.
Strategic Council Online: Dr. Kharrazi, President of the Strategic Council on Foreign Relations, delivered a speech at the International Law Under Assault: Aggression and Defense conference held on November 16, 2025 (25 Aban 1404) at the Center for Political and International Studies of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: A West Asian affairs analyst stated: Recent Palestinian developments and the resistance in Gaza have created a new context for redefining Iran’s strategic role in West Asia.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: An energy affairs analyst stated that the current state of Western sanctions policies indicates the need to redefine Iran’s geo-energy position through smart energy diplomacy.
Online Strategic Council – Interview: An international affairs expert stated that analyzing the energy market, global market developments, and its opportunities and threats for Iran has today become a serious issue for our country. This issue has become even more important, particularly amid the global crises in Ukraine and the Persian Gulf, which have affected the price and demand for oil in our country.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: A university professor said, “NATO is seeking strategic influence in the South Caucasus and Central Asia.”
Strategic Council Online-Interview: An international technology expert said, “While the world is moving towards the bipolarization of cyberspace and digital separation, Iran is inevitably compelled to establish its independent position in the new data-driven order by redefining technology diplomacy.”
Strategic Council Online – Interview: A West Asia affairs analyst said: After the 12-day war, Iran, by redefining the discourse of resistance and utilizing media diplomacy, strengthened its soft and regional legitimacy against the Western narrative.
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 – Interview: A media expert stated: Given the intensification of the West’s soft war and psychological operations against Iran, our country’s primary strategy must be based on public education, strengthening national cohesion, developing international media, and countering the distortion of history through creating the right narrative.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: A regional security researcher said: If the security of the Persian Gulf becomes an area of cooperation among governments, many political and security misunderstandings will also be eliminated.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: A geostrategic affairs analyst said: The emerging Eurasian order is not merely an economic plan, but an effort to redefine the global order based on independence, multilateralism, and regional convergence.
Strategic Council Online: Dr. Kharrazi, President of the Strategic Council on Foreign Relations, delivered a speech at the International Law Under Assault: Aggression and Defense conference held on November 16, 2025 (25 Aban 1404) at the Center for Political and International Studies of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: A West Asian affairs analyst stated: Recent Palestinian developments and the resistance in Gaza have created a new context for redefining Iran’s strategic role in West Asia.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: An energy affairs analyst stated that the current state of Western sanctions policies indicates the need to redefine Iran’s geo-energy position through smart energy diplomacy.
Online Strategic Council – Interview: An international affairs expert stated that analyzing the energy market, global market developments, and its opportunities and threats for Iran has today become a serious issue for our country. This issue has become even more important, particularly amid the global crises in Ukraine and the Persian Gulf, which have affected the price and demand for oil in our country.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: A university professor said, “NATO is seeking strategic influence in the South Caucasus and Central Asia.”
Strategic Council Online-Interview: An international technology expert said, “While the world is moving towards the bipolarization of cyberspace and digital separation, Iran is inevitably compelled to establish its independent position in the new data-driven order by redefining technology diplomacy.”
Strategic Council Online – Interview: A West Asia affairs analyst said: After the 12-day war, Iran, by redefining the discourse of resistance and utilizing media diplomacy, strengthened its soft and regional legitimacy against the Western narrative.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: A media expert stated: Given the intensification of the West’s soft war and psychological operations against Iran, our country’s primary strategy must be based on public education, strengthening national cohesion, developing international media, and countering the distortion of history through creating the right narrative.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: A regional security researcher said: If the security of the Persian Gulf becomes an area of cooperation among governments, many political and security misunderstandings will also be eliminated.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: A geostrategic affairs analyst said: The emerging Eurasian order is not merely an economic plan, but an effort to redefine the global order based on independence, multilateralism, and regional convergence.
Strategic Council Online: Dr. Kharrazi, President of the Strategic Council on Foreign Relations, delivered a speech at the International Law Under Assault: Aggression and Defense conference held on November 16, 2025 (25 Aban 1404) at the Center for Political and International Studies of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: A West Asian affairs analyst stated: Recent Palestinian developments and the resistance in Gaza have created a new context for redefining Iran’s strategic role in West Asia.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: An energy affairs analyst stated that the current state of Western sanctions policies indicates the need to redefine Iran’s geo-energy position through smart energy diplomacy.
Online Strategic Council – Interview: An international affairs expert stated that analyzing the energy market, global market developments, and its opportunities and threats for Iran has today become a serious issue for our country. This issue has become even more important, particularly amid the global crises in Ukraine and the Persian Gulf, which have affected the price and demand for oil in our country.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: A university professor said, “NATO is seeking strategic influence in the South Caucasus and Central Asia.”
Strategic Council Online-Interview: An international technology expert said, “While the world is moving towards the bipolarization of cyberspace and digital separation, Iran is inevitably compelled to establish its independent position in the new data-driven order by redefining technology diplomacy.”
Strategic Council Online – Interview: A West Asia affairs analyst said: After the 12-day war, Iran, by redefining the discourse of resistance and utilizing media diplomacy, strengthened its soft and regional legitimacy against the Western narrative.
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 – Interview: A media expert stated: Given the intensification of the West’s soft war and psychological operations against Iran, our country’s primary strategy must be based on public education, strengthening national cohesion, developing international media, and countering the distortion of history through creating the right narrative.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: A regional security researcher said: If the security of the Persian Gulf becomes an area of cooperation among governments, many political and security misunderstandings will also be eliminated.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: A geostrategic affairs analyst said: The emerging Eurasian order is not merely an economic plan, but an effort to redefine the global order based on independence, multilateralism, and regional convergence.
Strategic Council Online: Dr. Kharrazi, President of the Strategic Council on Foreign Relations, delivered a speech at the International Law Under Assault: Aggression and Defense conference held on November 16, 2025 (25 Aban 1404) at the Center for Political and International Studies of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: A West Asian affairs analyst stated: Recent Palestinian developments and the resistance in Gaza have created a new context for redefining Iran’s strategic role in West Asia.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: An energy affairs analyst stated that the current state of Western sanctions policies indicates the need to redefine Iran’s geo-energy position through smart energy diplomacy.
Online Strategic Council – Interview: An international affairs expert stated that analyzing the energy market, global market developments, and its opportunities and threats for Iran has today become a serious issue for our country. This issue has become even more important, particularly amid the global crises in Ukraine and the Persian Gulf, which have affected the price and demand for oil in our country.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: A university professor said, “NATO is seeking strategic influence in the South Caucasus and Central Asia.”
Strategic Council Online-Interview: An international technology expert said, “While the world is moving towards the bipolarization of cyberspace and digital separation, Iran is inevitably compelled to establish its independent position in the new data-driven order by redefining technology diplomacy.”
Strategic Council Online – Interview: A West Asia affairs analyst said: After the 12-day war, Iran, by redefining the discourse of resistance and utilizing media diplomacy, strengthened its soft and regional legitimacy against the Western narrative.
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 – Interview: A media expert stated: Given the intensification of the West’s soft war and psychological operations against Iran, our country’s primary strategy must be based on public education, strengthening national cohesion, developing international media, and countering the distortion of history through creating the right narrative.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: A regional security researcher said: If the security of the Persian Gulf becomes an area of cooperation among governments, many political and security misunderstandings will also be eliminated.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: A geostrategic affairs analyst said: The emerging Eurasian order is not merely an economic plan, but an effort to redefine the global order based on independence, multilateralism, and regional convergence.
Strategic Council Online: Dr. Kharrazi, President of the Strategic Council on Foreign Relations, delivered a speech at the International Law Under Assault: Aggression and Defense conference held on November 16, 2025 (25 Aban 1404) at the Center for Political and International Studies of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: A West Asian affairs analyst stated: Recent Palestinian developments and the resistance in Gaza have created a new context for redefining Iran’s strategic role in West Asia.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: An energy affairs analyst stated that the current state of Western sanctions policies indicates the need to redefine Iran’s geo-energy position through smart energy diplomacy.
Online Strategic Council – Interview: An international affairs expert stated that analyzing the energy market, global market developments, and its opportunities and threats for Iran has today become a serious issue for our country. This issue has become even more important, particularly amid the global crises in Ukraine and the Persian Gulf, which have affected the price and demand for oil in our country.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: A university professor said, “NATO is seeking strategic influence in the South Caucasus and Central Asia.”
Strategic Council Online-Interview: An international technology expert said, “While the world is moving towards the bipolarization of cyberspace and digital separation, Iran is inevitably compelled to establish its independent position in the new data-driven order by redefining technology diplomacy.”
Strategic Council Online – Interview: A West Asia affairs analyst said: After the 12-day war, Iran, by redefining the discourse of resistance and utilizing media diplomacy, strengthened its soft and regional legitimacy against the Western narrative.
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 – Interview: A media expert stated: Given the intensification of the West’s soft war and psychological operations against Iran, our country’s primary strategy must be based on public education, strengthening national cohesion, developing international media, and countering the distortion of history through creating the right narrative.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: A regional security researcher said: If the security of the Persian Gulf becomes an area of cooperation among governments, many political and security misunderstandings will also be eliminated.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: A geostrategic affairs analyst said: The emerging Eurasian order is not merely an economic plan, but an effort to redefine the global order based on independence, multilateralism, and regional convergence.
Strategic Council Online: Dr. Kharrazi, President of the Strategic Council on Foreign Relations, delivered a speech at the International Law Under Assault: Aggression and Defense conference held on November 16, 2025 (25 Aban 1404) at the Center for Political and International Studies of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: A West Asian affairs analyst stated: Recent Palestinian developments and the resistance in Gaza have created a new context for redefining Iran’s strategic role in West Asia.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: An energy affairs analyst stated that the current state of Western sanctions policies indicates the need to redefine Iran’s geo-energy position through smart energy diplomacy.
Online Strategic Council – Interview: An international affairs expert stated that analyzing the energy market, global market developments, and its opportunities and threats for Iran has today become a serious issue for our country. This issue has become even more important, particularly amid the global crises in Ukraine and the Persian Gulf, which have affected the price and demand for oil in our country.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: A university professor said, “NATO is seeking strategic influence in the South Caucasus and Central Asia.”
Strategic Council Online-Interview: An international technology expert said, “While the world is moving towards the bipolarization of cyberspace and digital separation, Iran is inevitably compelled to establish its independent position in the new data-driven order by redefining technology diplomacy.”
Strategic Council Online – Interview: A West Asia affairs analyst said: After the 12-day war, Iran, by redefining the discourse of resistance and utilizing media diplomacy, strengthened its soft and regional legitimacy against the Western narrative.
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 – Interview: A media expert stated: Given the intensification of the West’s soft war and psychological operations against Iran, our country’s primary strategy must be based on public education, strengthening national cohesion, developing international media, and countering the distortion of history through creating the right narrative.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: A regional security researcher said: If the security of the Persian Gulf becomes an area of cooperation among governments, many political and security misunderstandings will also be eliminated.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: A geostrategic affairs analyst said: The emerging Eurasian order is not merely an economic plan, but an effort to redefine the global order based on independence, multilateralism, and regional convergence.
Strategic Council Online: Dr. Kharrazi, President of the Strategic Council on Foreign Relations, delivered a speech at the International Law Under Assault: Aggression and Defense conference held on November 16, 2025 (25 Aban 1404) at the Center for Political and International Studies of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: A West Asian affairs analyst stated: Recent Palestinian developments and the resistance in Gaza have created a new context for redefining Iran’s strategic role in West Asia.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: An energy affairs analyst stated that the current state of Western sanctions policies indicates the need to redefine Iran’s geo-energy position through smart energy diplomacy.
Online Strategic Council – Interview: An international affairs expert stated that analyzing the energy market, global market developments, and its opportunities and threats for Iran has today become a serious issue for our country. This issue has become even more important, particularly amid the global crises in Ukraine and the Persian Gulf, which have affected the price and demand for oil in our country.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: A university professor said, “NATO is seeking strategic influence in the South Caucasus and Central Asia.”
Strategic Council Online-Interview: An international technology expert said, “While the world is moving towards the bipolarization of cyberspace and digital separation, Iran is inevitably compelled to establish its independent position in the new data-driven order by redefining technology diplomacy.”
Strategic Council Online – Interview: A West Asia affairs analyst said: After the 12-day war, Iran, by redefining the discourse of resistance and utilizing media diplomacy, strengthened its soft and regional legitimacy against the Western narrative.
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.