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Europe’s Enduring Dependence on Persian Gulf Energy

Europe’s Enduring Dependence on Persian Gulf Energy

2026/05/28

SCFR Online – Opinion: The dominant discourse in the field of European energy security over the past two decades has revolved around diversification of supply sources and the gradual reduction of dependence on fossil fuels. This narrative, which gained particular momentum after the Ukraine gas crisis in 2006 and its intensification in 2014 and 2022, was based on the assumption that Europe could free itself from the geopolitical vulnerabilities arising from dependence on specific suppliers through investment in renewable energy, imports of liquefied natural gas from diversified sources, and the establishment of new infrastructure. However, a closer analysis of energy trade data and the structure of the global oil and gas supply chain presents a different picture. Europe has not only failed to meaningfully reduce its dependence on the Persian Gulf, but in some sectors — particularly in liquefied natural gas imports — this dependence has deepened. This reality, which is often overlooked in public discourse, raises fundamental questions about the sustainability of Europe’s energy security strategies and their impact on regional power equations.

The Challenge of Hezbollah’s Low-Cost “FPV” Drones for the Zionist Regime

The Challenge of Hezbollah’s Low-Cost “FPV” Drones for the Zionist Regime

2026/05/27

SCFR Online – Opinion: In modern warfare, it has always been assumed that the more expensive, and advanced the weapon—particularly from well-known companies—the more certain the victory will be. However, developments on the northern front of occupied Palestine in recent months have challenged this long-held belief. Here, the Zionist regime’s military, despite possessing the most advanced defense systems such as Iron Dome, David’s Sling, and Arrow, as well as fifth-generation F-35 fighter jets, Merkava tanks, and other modern equipment found in few countries worldwide, has effectively been rendered helpless against Hezbollah Lebanon’s few-hundred-dollar drones. Benjamin Netanyahu’s bitter admission regarding the inability to counter this threat, and his order to allocate an unlimited budget to find a solution, underscores the reality that the era of pure superiority through expensive technologies has come to an end.

The Impact of West Asian Developments on the Ukraine War

The Impact of West Asian Developments on the Ukraine War

2026/05/25

SCFR Online – Note: Vladimir Putin, President of Russia, recently announced—more than four years after the commencement of military aggression against Ukraine—that he believes the conflict between Russia and Ukraine is drawing to a close.

Temporary China–U.S. Trade Truce in the Shadow of Fundamental Distrust

Temporary China–U.S. Trade Truce in the Shadow of Fundamental Distrust

2026/05/23

SCFR Online – Opinion: The recent visit of the President of the United States to China is significant from various aspects; because China is recognized as the world’s second-largest economic power and a growing economy. The Chinese are also advancing in various fields, including the space sector, artificial intelligence, and military industries; to the extent that in the military sector, whereas they previously lacked an aircraft carrier, they now possess their third aircraft carrier. On the other hand, the United States, as a superpower, has always regarded China as its rival and continues to view it as such today.

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SCFR’s President: Time Has Come to Leverage Iran’s Soft Power in light of Its Hard Power

SCFR’s President: Time Has Come to Leverage Iran’s Soft Power in light of Its Hard Power

2025/05/02

Strategic Council Online – Dr. Seyed Kamal Kharrazi, President of Iran’s Strategic Council on Foreign Relations (SCFR), addressed the Persian Gulf National Day conference hosted by the Persian Gulf Studies Institute, highlighting Iran’s defense achievements. He stated, “Today, our nation stands as a powerful country, and no one dares to violate its sovereignty, and even others acknowledge this strength.”

President of SCFR: Iran Has Not Closed All Doors, but is Ready for Indirect Negotiations to Evaluate the Other Side, Put Its Conditions, and Make Appropriate Decisions Accordingly.

President of SCFR: Iran Has Not Closed All Doors, but is Ready for Indirect Negotiations to Evaluate the Other Side, Put Its Conditions, and Make Appropriate Decisions Accordingly.

2025/03/27

Strategic Council Online – Dr. Seyed Kamal Kharazi, the President of Iran’s Strategic Council on Foreign Relations (SCFR), analyzed the U.S. negotiation strategy and Iran’s lack of enthusiasm for it. Dr. Kharazi, in his interview with our correspondent, stated that: “What we currently observe from the U.S. administration is a psychological war aimed at promoting the policy of ‘either war or negotiation.’ This is carried out through contradictory messages from U.S. officials.”

Dr. Kharrazi at the World Governments Summit 2025: The Future of Governance Must Not Only Be Digital, But Also Just, Compassionate, and Transformative

Dr. Kharrazi at the World Governments Summit 2025: The Future of Governance Must Not Only Be Digital, But Also Just, Compassionate, and Transformative

2025/02/12

Strategic Council Online: The President of the Strategic Council on Foreign Relations, in his speech at the 12th World Governments Summit (2025), addressed key issues surrounding the transformation of governance in the age of artificial intelligence and social justice. He stated, “We must ensure that AI serves as a catalyst for justice, empowerment, and shared prosperity. Together, we can leverage this technology to build societies that are fair, inclusive, and resilient. The future of governance should not only be digital, it should be just, compassionate, and transformative.”

Dr. Kharrazi Meets with the Foreign Policy Advisor to the President of Azerbaijan: The Establishment of a Powerful Region is Possible Through Regional Cooperation

Dr. Kharrazi Meets with the Foreign Policy Advisor to the President of Azerbaijan: The Establishment of a Powerful Region is Possible Through Regional Cooperation

2025/02/03

Strategic Council Online: During a meeting with the Foreign Policy Advisor to the President of Azerbaijan, Dr. Seyed Kamal Kharrazi, the President of the Strategic Council on Foreign Relations, emphasized that the establishment of a powerful region is achievable through regional cooperation. He stated that the policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran is to pursue regional cooperation despite differences in governance systems.

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Europe’s Enduring Dependence on Persian Gulf Energy

Europe’s Enduring Dependence on Persian Gulf Energy

2026/05/28

SCFR Online – Opinion: The dominant discourse in the field of European energy security over the past two decades has revolved around diversification of supply sources and the gradual reduction of dependence on fossil fuels. This narrative, which gained particular momentum after the Ukraine gas crisis in 2006 and its intensification in 2014 and 2022, was based on the assumption that Europe could free itself from the geopolitical vulnerabilities arising from dependence on specific suppliers through investment in renewable energy, imports of liquefied natural gas from diversified sources, and the establishment of new infrastructure. However, a closer analysis of energy trade data and the structure of the global oil and gas supply chain presents a different picture. Europe has not only failed to meaningfully reduce its dependence on the Persian Gulf, but in some sectors — particularly in liquefied natural gas imports — this dependence has deepened. This reality, which is often overlooked in public discourse, raises fundamental questions about the sustainability of Europe’s energy security strategies and their impact on regional power equations.

The Challenge of Hezbollah’s Low-Cost “FPV” Drones for the Zionist Regime

The Challenge of Hezbollah’s Low-Cost “FPV” Drones for the Zionist Regime

2026/05/27

SCFR Online – Opinion: In modern warfare, it has always been assumed that the more expensive, and advanced the weapon—particularly from well-known companies—the more certain the victory will be. However, developments on the northern front of occupied Palestine in recent months have challenged this long-held belief. Here, the Zionist regime’s military, despite possessing the most advanced defense systems such as Iron Dome, David’s Sling, and Arrow, as well as fifth-generation F-35 fighter jets, Merkava tanks, and other modern equipment found in few countries worldwide, has effectively been rendered helpless against Hezbollah Lebanon’s few-hundred-dollar drones. Benjamin Netanyahu’s bitter admission regarding the inability to counter this threat, and his order to allocate an unlimited budget to find a solution, underscores the reality that the era of pure superiority through expensive technologies has come to an end.

The Impact of West Asian Developments on the Ukraine War

The Impact of West Asian Developments on the Ukraine War

2026/05/25

SCFR Online – Note: Vladimir Putin, President of Russia, recently announced—more than four years after the commencement of military aggression against Ukraine—that he believes the conflict between Russia and Ukraine is drawing to a close.

Temporary China–U.S. Trade Truce in the Shadow of Fundamental Distrust

Temporary China–U.S. Trade Truce in the Shadow of Fundamental Distrust

2026/05/23

SCFR Online – Opinion: The recent visit of the President of the United States to China is significant from various aspects; because China is recognized as the world’s second-largest economic power and a growing economy. The Chinese are also advancing in various fields, including the space sector, artificial intelligence, and military industries; to the extent that in the military sector, whereas they previously lacked an aircraft carrier, they now possess their third aircraft carrier. On the other hand, the United States, as a superpower, has always regarded China as its rival and continues to view it as such today.

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SCFR’s President: Time Has Come to Leverage Iran’s Soft Power in light of Its Hard Power

SCFR’s President: Time Has Come to Leverage Iran’s Soft Power in light of Its Hard Power

2025/05/02

Strategic Council Online – Dr. Seyed Kamal Kharrazi, President of Iran’s Strategic Council on Foreign Relations (SCFR), addressed the Persian Gulf National Day conference hosted by the Persian Gulf Studies Institute, highlighting Iran’s defense achievements. He stated, “Today, our nation stands as a powerful country, and no one dares to violate its sovereignty, and even others acknowledge this strength.”

President of SCFR: Iran Has Not Closed All Doors, but is Ready for Indirect Negotiations to Evaluate the Other Side, Put Its Conditions, and Make Appropriate Decisions Accordingly.

President of SCFR: Iran Has Not Closed All Doors, but is Ready for Indirect Negotiations to Evaluate the Other Side, Put Its Conditions, and Make Appropriate Decisions Accordingly.

2025/03/27

Strategic Council Online – Dr. Seyed Kamal Kharazi, the President of Iran’s Strategic Council on Foreign Relations (SCFR), analyzed the U.S. negotiation strategy and Iran’s lack of enthusiasm for it. Dr. Kharazi, in his interview with our correspondent, stated that: “What we currently observe from the U.S. administration is a psychological war aimed at promoting the policy of ‘either war or negotiation.’ This is carried out through contradictory messages from U.S. officials.”

Dr. Kharrazi at the World Governments Summit 2025: The Future of Governance Must Not Only Be Digital, But Also Just, Compassionate, and Transformative

Dr. Kharrazi at the World Governments Summit 2025: The Future of Governance Must Not Only Be Digital, But Also Just, Compassionate, and Transformative

2025/02/12

Strategic Council Online: The President of the Strategic Council on Foreign Relations, in his speech at the 12th World Governments Summit (2025), addressed key issues surrounding the transformation of governance in the age of artificial intelligence and social justice. He stated, “We must ensure that AI serves as a catalyst for justice, empowerment, and shared prosperity. Together, we can leverage this technology to build societies that are fair, inclusive, and resilient. The future of governance should not only be digital, it should be just, compassionate, and transformative.”

Dr. Kharrazi Meets with the Foreign Policy Advisor to the President of Azerbaijan: The Establishment of a Powerful Region is Possible Through Regional Cooperation

Dr. Kharrazi Meets with the Foreign Policy Advisor to the President of Azerbaijan: The Establishment of a Powerful Region is Possible Through Regional Cooperation

2025/02/03

Strategic Council Online: During a meeting with the Foreign Policy Advisor to the President of Azerbaijan, Dr. Seyed Kamal Kharrazi, the President of the Strategic Council on Foreign Relations, emphasized that the establishment of a powerful region is achievable through regional cooperation. He stated that the policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran is to pursue regional cooperation despite differences in governance systems.

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SCFR’s President: Time Has Come to Leverage Iran’s Soft Power in light of Its Hard Power

SCFR’s President: Time Has Come to Leverage Iran’s Soft Power in light of Its Hard Power

2025/05/02

Strategic Council Online – Dr. Seyed Kamal Kharrazi, President of Iran’s Strategic Council on Foreign Relations (SCFR), addressed the Persian Gulf National Day conference hosted by the Persian Gulf Studies Institute, highlighting Iran’s defense achievements. He stated, “Today, our nation stands as a powerful country, and no one dares to violate its sovereignty, and even others acknowledge this strength.”

President of SCFR: Iran Has Not Closed All Doors, but is Ready for Indirect Negotiations to Evaluate the Other Side, Put Its Conditions, and Make Appropriate Decisions Accordingly.

President of SCFR: Iran Has Not Closed All Doors, but is Ready for Indirect Negotiations to Evaluate the Other Side, Put Its Conditions, and Make Appropriate Decisions Accordingly.

2025/03/27

Strategic Council Online – Dr. Seyed Kamal Kharazi, the President of Iran’s Strategic Council on Foreign Relations (SCFR), analyzed the U.S. negotiation strategy and Iran’s lack of enthusiasm for it. Dr. Kharazi, in his interview with our correspondent, stated that: “What we currently observe from the U.S. administration is a psychological war aimed at promoting the policy of ‘either war or negotiation.’ This is carried out through contradictory messages from U.S. officials.”

Dr. Kharrazi at the World Governments Summit 2025: The Future of Governance Must Not Only Be Digital, But Also Just, Compassionate, and Transformative

Dr. Kharrazi at the World Governments Summit 2025: The Future of Governance Must Not Only Be Digital, But Also Just, Compassionate, and Transformative

2025/02/12

Strategic Council Online: The President of the Strategic Council on Foreign Relations, in his speech at the 12th World Governments Summit (2025), addressed key issues surrounding the transformation of governance in the age of artificial intelligence and social justice. He stated, “We must ensure that AI serves as a catalyst for justice, empowerment, and shared prosperity. Together, we can leverage this technology to build societies that are fair, inclusive, and resilient. The future of governance should not only be digital, it should be just, compassionate, and transformative.”

Dr. Kharrazi Meets with the Foreign Policy Advisor to the President of Azerbaijan: The Establishment of a Powerful Region is Possible Through Regional Cooperation

Dr. Kharrazi Meets with the Foreign Policy Advisor to the President of Azerbaijan: The Establishment of a Powerful Region is Possible Through Regional Cooperation

2025/02/03

Strategic Council Online: During a meeting with the Foreign Policy Advisor to the President of Azerbaijan, Dr. Seyed Kamal Kharrazi, the President of the Strategic Council on Foreign Relations, emphasized that the establishment of a powerful region is achievable through regional cooperation. He stated that the policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran is to pursue regional cooperation despite differences in governance systems.

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SCFR Online – Opinion: The dominant discourse in the field of European energy security over the past two decades has revolved around diversification of supply sources and the gradual reduction of dependence on fossil fuels. This narrative, which gained particular momentum after the Ukraine gas crisis in 2006 and its intensification in 2014 and 2022, was based on the assumption that Europe could free itself from the geopolitical vulnerabilities arising from dependence on specific suppliers through investment in renewable energy, imports of liquefied natural gas from diversified sources, and the establishment of new infrastructure. However, a closer analysis of energy trade data and the structure of the global oil and gas supply chain presents a different picture. Europe has not only failed to meaningfully reduce its dependence on the Persian Gulf, but in some sectors — particularly in liquefied natural gas imports — this dependence has deepened. This reality, which is often overlooked in public discourse, raises fundamental questions about the sustainability of Europe’s energy security strategies and their impact on regional power equations.

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SCFR Online – Opinion: In modern warfare, it has always been assumed that the more expensive, and advanced the weapon—particularly from well-known companies—the more certain the victory will be. However, developments on the northern front of occupied Palestine in recent months have challenged this long-held belief. Here, the Zionist regime’s military, despite possessing the most advanced defense systems such as Iron Dome, David’s Sling, and Arrow, as well as fifth-generation F-35 fighter jets, Merkava tanks, and other modern equipment found in few countries worldwide, has effectively been rendered helpless against Hezbollah Lebanon’s few-hundred-dollar drones. Benjamin Netanyahu’s bitter admission regarding the inability to counter this threat, and his order to allocate an unlimited budget to find a solution, underscores the reality that the era of pure superiority through expensive technologies has come to an end.

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SCFR Online – Note: Vladimir Putin, President of Russia, recently announced—more than four years after the commencement of military aggression against Ukraine—that he believes the conflict between Russia and Ukraine is drawing to a close.

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SCFR’s President: Time Has Come to Leverage Iran’s Soft Power in light of Its Hard Power

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Strategic Council Online – Dr. Seyed Kamal Kharrazi, President of Iran’s Strategic Council on Foreign Relations (SCFR), addressed the Persian Gulf National Day conference hosted by the Persian Gulf Studies Institute, highlighting Iran’s defense achievements. He stated, “Today, our nation stands as a powerful country, and no one dares to violate its sovereignty, and even others acknowledge this strength.”

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Strategic Council Online – Dr. Seyed Kamal Kharazi, the President of Iran’s Strategic Council on Foreign Relations (SCFR), analyzed the U.S. negotiation strategy and Iran’s lack of enthusiasm for it. Dr. Kharazi, in his interview with our correspondent, stated that: “What we currently observe from the U.S. administration is a psychological war aimed at promoting the policy of ‘either war or negotiation.’ This is carried out through contradictory messages from U.S. officials.”

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Strategic Council Online: During a meeting with the Foreign Policy Advisor to the President of Azerbaijan, Dr. Seyed Kamal Kharrazi, the President of the Strategic Council on Foreign Relations, emphasized that the establishment of a powerful region is achievable through regional cooperation. He stated that the policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran is to pursue regional cooperation despite differences in governance systems.

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SCFR Online – Opinion: The dominant discourse in the field of European energy security over the past two decades has revolved around diversification of supply sources and the gradual reduction of dependence on fossil fuels. This narrative, which gained particular momentum after the Ukraine gas crisis in 2006 and its intensification in 2014 and 2022, was based on the assumption that Europe could free itself from the geopolitical vulnerabilities arising from dependence on specific suppliers through investment in renewable energy, imports of liquefied natural gas from diversified sources, and the establishment of new infrastructure. However, a closer analysis of energy trade data and the structure of the global oil and gas supply chain presents a different picture. Europe has not only failed to meaningfully reduce its dependence on the Persian Gulf, but in some sectors — particularly in liquefied natural gas imports — this dependence has deepened. This reality, which is often overlooked in public discourse, raises fundamental questions about the sustainability of Europe’s energy security strategies and their impact on regional power equations.

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Strategic Council Online: During a meeting with the Foreign Policy Advisor to the President of Azerbaijan, Dr. Seyed Kamal Kharrazi, the President of the Strategic Council on Foreign Relations, emphasized that the establishment of a powerful region is achievable through regional cooperation. He stated that the policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran is to pursue regional cooperation despite differences in governance systems.

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SCFR Online – Opinion: The dominant discourse in the field of European energy security over the past two decades has revolved around diversification of supply sources and the gradual reduction of dependence on fossil fuels. This narrative, which gained particular momentum after the Ukraine gas crisis in 2006 and its intensification in 2014 and 2022, was based on the assumption that Europe could free itself from the geopolitical vulnerabilities arising from dependence on specific suppliers through investment in renewable energy, imports of liquefied natural gas from diversified sources, and the establishment of new infrastructure. However, a closer analysis of energy trade data and the structure of the global oil and gas supply chain presents a different picture. Europe has not only failed to meaningfully reduce its dependence on the Persian Gulf, but in some sectors — particularly in liquefied natural gas imports — this dependence has deepened. This reality, which is often overlooked in public discourse, raises fundamental questions about the sustainability of Europe’s energy security strategies and their impact on regional power equations.

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SCFR Online – Opinion: In modern warfare, it has always been assumed that the more expensive, and advanced the weapon—particularly from well-known companies—the more certain the victory will be. However, developments on the northern front of occupied Palestine in recent months have challenged this long-held belief. Here, the Zionist regime’s military, despite possessing the most advanced defense systems such as Iron Dome, David’s Sling, and Arrow, as well as fifth-generation F-35 fighter jets, Merkava tanks, and other modern equipment found in few countries worldwide, has effectively been rendered helpless against Hezbollah Lebanon’s few-hundred-dollar drones. Benjamin Netanyahu’s bitter admission regarding the inability to counter this threat, and his order to allocate an unlimited budget to find a solution, underscores the reality that the era of pure superiority through expensive technologies has come to an end.

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Strategic Council Online – Dr. Seyed Kamal Kharrazi, President of Iran’s Strategic Council on Foreign Relations (SCFR), addressed the Persian Gulf National Day conference hosted by the Persian Gulf Studies Institute, highlighting Iran’s defense achievements. He stated, “Today, our nation stands as a powerful country, and no one dares to violate its sovereignty, and even others acknowledge this strength.”

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Strategic Council Online: During a meeting with the Foreign Policy Advisor to the President of Azerbaijan, Dr. Seyed Kamal Kharrazi, the President of the Strategic Council on Foreign Relations, emphasized that the establishment of a powerful region is achievable through regional cooperation. He stated that the policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran is to pursue regional cooperation despite differences in governance systems.

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Europe’s Enduring Dependence on Persian Gulf Energy

2026/05/28

SCFR Online – Opinion: The dominant discourse in the field of European energy security over the past two decades has revolved around diversification of supply sources and the gradual reduction of dependence on fossil fuels. This narrative, which gained particular momentum after the Ukraine gas crisis in 2006 and its intensification in 2014 and 2022, was based on the assumption that Europe could free itself from the geopolitical vulnerabilities arising from dependence on specific suppliers through investment in renewable energy, imports of liquefied natural gas from diversified sources, and the establishment of new infrastructure. However, a closer analysis of energy trade data and the structure of the global oil and gas supply chain presents a different picture. Europe has not only failed to meaningfully reduce its dependence on the Persian Gulf, but in some sectors — particularly in liquefied natural gas imports — this dependence has deepened. This reality, which is often overlooked in public discourse, raises fundamental questions about the sustainability of Europe’s energy security strategies and their impact on regional power equations.

The Challenge of Hezbollah’s Low-Cost “FPV” Drones for the Zionist Regime

The Challenge of Hezbollah’s Low-Cost “FPV” Drones for the Zionist Regime

2026/05/27

SCFR Online – Opinion: In modern warfare, it has always been assumed that the more expensive, and advanced the weapon—particularly from well-known companies—the more certain the victory will be. However, developments on the northern front of occupied Palestine in recent months have challenged this long-held belief. Here, the Zionist regime’s military, despite possessing the most advanced defense systems such as Iron Dome, David’s Sling, and Arrow, as well as fifth-generation F-35 fighter jets, Merkava tanks, and other modern equipment found in few countries worldwide, has effectively been rendered helpless against Hezbollah Lebanon’s few-hundred-dollar drones. Benjamin Netanyahu’s bitter admission regarding the inability to counter this threat, and his order to allocate an unlimited budget to find a solution, underscores the reality that the era of pure superiority through expensive technologies has come to an end.

The Impact of West Asian Developments on the Ukraine War

The Impact of West Asian Developments on the Ukraine War

2026/05/25

SCFR Online – Note: Vladimir Putin, President of Russia, recently announced—more than four years after the commencement of military aggression against Ukraine—that he believes the conflict between Russia and Ukraine is drawing to a close.

Temporary China–U.S. Trade Truce in the Shadow of Fundamental Distrust

Temporary China–U.S. Trade Truce in the Shadow of Fundamental Distrust

2026/05/23

SCFR Online – Opinion: The recent visit of the President of the United States to China is significant from various aspects; because China is recognized as the world’s second-largest economic power and a growing economy. The Chinese are also advancing in various fields, including the space sector, artificial intelligence, and military industries; to the extent that in the military sector, whereas they previously lacked an aircraft carrier, they now possess their third aircraft carrier. On the other hand, the United States, as a superpower, has always regarded China as its rival and continues to view it as such today.

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SCFR’s President: Time Has Come to Leverage Iran’s Soft Power in light of Its Hard Power

SCFR’s President: Time Has Come to Leverage Iran’s Soft Power in light of Its Hard Power

2025/05/02

Strategic Council Online – Dr. Seyed Kamal Kharrazi, President of Iran’s Strategic Council on Foreign Relations (SCFR), addressed the Persian Gulf National Day conference hosted by the Persian Gulf Studies Institute, highlighting Iran’s defense achievements. He stated, “Today, our nation stands as a powerful country, and no one dares to violate its sovereignty, and even others acknowledge this strength.”

President of SCFR: Iran Has Not Closed All Doors, but is Ready for Indirect Negotiations to Evaluate the Other Side, Put Its Conditions, and Make Appropriate Decisions Accordingly.

President of SCFR: Iran Has Not Closed All Doors, but is Ready for Indirect Negotiations to Evaluate the Other Side, Put Its Conditions, and Make Appropriate Decisions Accordingly.

2025/03/27

Strategic Council Online – Dr. Seyed Kamal Kharazi, the President of Iran’s Strategic Council on Foreign Relations (SCFR), analyzed the U.S. negotiation strategy and Iran’s lack of enthusiasm for it. Dr. Kharazi, in his interview with our correspondent, stated that: “What we currently observe from the U.S. administration is a psychological war aimed at promoting the policy of ‘either war or negotiation.’ This is carried out through contradictory messages from U.S. officials.”

Dr. Kharrazi at the World Governments Summit 2025: The Future of Governance Must Not Only Be Digital, But Also Just, Compassionate, and Transformative

Dr. Kharrazi at the World Governments Summit 2025: The Future of Governance Must Not Only Be Digital, But Also Just, Compassionate, and Transformative

2025/02/12

Strategic Council Online: The President of the Strategic Council on Foreign Relations, in his speech at the 12th World Governments Summit (2025), addressed key issues surrounding the transformation of governance in the age of artificial intelligence and social justice. He stated, “We must ensure that AI serves as a catalyst for justice, empowerment, and shared prosperity. Together, we can leverage this technology to build societies that are fair, inclusive, and resilient. The future of governance should not only be digital, it should be just, compassionate, and transformative.”

Dr. Kharrazi Meets with the Foreign Policy Advisor to the President of Azerbaijan: The Establishment of a Powerful Region is Possible Through Regional Cooperation

Dr. Kharrazi Meets with the Foreign Policy Advisor to the President of Azerbaijan: The Establishment of a Powerful Region is Possible Through Regional Cooperation

2025/02/03

Strategic Council Online: During a meeting with the Foreign Policy Advisor to the President of Azerbaijan, Dr. Seyed Kamal Kharrazi, the President of the Strategic Council on Foreign Relations, emphasized that the establishment of a powerful region is achievable through regional cooperation. He stated that the policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran is to pursue regional cooperation despite differences in governance systems.

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Europe’s Enduring Dependence on Persian Gulf Energy

Europe’s Enduring Dependence on Persian Gulf Energy

2026/05/28

SCFR Online – Opinion: The dominant discourse in the field of European energy security over the past two decades has revolved around diversification of supply sources and the gradual reduction of dependence on fossil fuels. This narrative, which gained particular momentum after the Ukraine gas crisis in 2006 and its intensification in 2014 and 2022, was based on the assumption that Europe could free itself from the geopolitical vulnerabilities arising from dependence on specific suppliers through investment in renewable energy, imports of liquefied natural gas from diversified sources, and the establishment of new infrastructure. However, a closer analysis of energy trade data and the structure of the global oil and gas supply chain presents a different picture. Europe has not only failed to meaningfully reduce its dependence on the Persian Gulf, but in some sectors — particularly in liquefied natural gas imports — this dependence has deepened. This reality, which is often overlooked in public discourse, raises fundamental questions about the sustainability of Europe’s energy security strategies and their impact on regional power equations.

The Challenge of Hezbollah’s Low-Cost “FPV” Drones for the Zionist Regime

The Challenge of Hezbollah’s Low-Cost “FPV” Drones for the Zionist Regime

2026/05/27

SCFR Online – Opinion: In modern warfare, it has always been assumed that the more expensive, and advanced the weapon—particularly from well-known companies—the more certain the victory will be. However, developments on the northern front of occupied Palestine in recent months have challenged this long-held belief. Here, the Zionist regime’s military, despite possessing the most advanced defense systems such as Iron Dome, David’s Sling, and Arrow, as well as fifth-generation F-35 fighter jets, Merkava tanks, and other modern equipment found in few countries worldwide, has effectively been rendered helpless against Hezbollah Lebanon’s few-hundred-dollar drones. Benjamin Netanyahu’s bitter admission regarding the inability to counter this threat, and his order to allocate an unlimited budget to find a solution, underscores the reality that the era of pure superiority through expensive technologies has come to an end.

The Impact of West Asian Developments on the Ukraine War

The Impact of West Asian Developments on the Ukraine War

2026/05/25

SCFR Online – Note: Vladimir Putin, President of Russia, recently announced—more than four years after the commencement of military aggression against Ukraine—that he believes the conflict between Russia and Ukraine is drawing to a close.

Temporary China–U.S. Trade Truce in the Shadow of Fundamental Distrust

Temporary China–U.S. Trade Truce in the Shadow of Fundamental Distrust

2026/05/23

SCFR Online – Opinion: The recent visit of the President of the United States to China is significant from various aspects; because China is recognized as the world’s second-largest economic power and a growing economy. The Chinese are also advancing in various fields, including the space sector, artificial intelligence, and military industries; to the extent that in the military sector, whereas they previously lacked an aircraft carrier, they now possess their third aircraft carrier. On the other hand, the United States, as a superpower, has always regarded China as its rival and continues to view it as such today.

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