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The Complexities and the Necessity of Confronting ISIS-Khorasan

The Complexities and the Necessity of Confronting ISIS-Khorasan

2024/04/23

Strategic Council Online – Note: With the rise of the Taliban in Afghanistan, the issue of ISIS-Khorasan, the conflict between these two groups, and the expansion of the scope of their security threats in the region have become more critical than ever before, as the terrorist activities of this terrorist group disrupt regional security. In addition to this, support for suicide activities and armed individuals in the region has also put the security of Iran at risk. Therefore, ISIS-Khorasan is recognized as a significant threat to the eastern security of our country.
Dr. Hossein Ebrahimnia – Regional Issues Expert

Perspective of Relations between Kurdistan Regional Government and Baghdad

Perspective of Relations between Kurdistan Regional Government and Baghdad

2024/04/21

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on Iraq issues said: As Turkey gets closer to the central government of Iraq, the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) should overlook many of its claims about its autonomy in the future and will become more dependent on the central government.

An Analysis on Importance & Status of Measures Taken by the Hague Court Regarding the Gaza War

An Analysis on Importance & Status of Measures Taken by the Hague Court Regarding the Gaza War

2024/04/21

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A former Iranian diplomat says The Court of Justice at the Hauge adopted new measures in early April, according to which the Zionist regime “given the worsening conditions of life faced by Palestinians in Gaza, in particular, the spread of famine and starvation,” shall take “all necessary and effective measures to ensure, without delay, in full cooperation with the United Nations, the unhindered provision at scale by all concerned of urgently needed basic services and humanitarian assistance to Palestinians throughout Gaza.”

An analysis of the failure of the Zionist regime’s strategy in the Gaza war

An analysis of the failure of the Zionist regime’s strategy in the Gaza war

2024/04/21

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: More than six months have passed since the war in Gaza. Although the Zionist regime was fully supported by the United States during this period and is present in the war scene with all its might, it has not been able to achieve any of its “declared” and “practical” goals.
Hamid Khoshayand –Expert of regional issues

Characteristics and Strategic Consequences of Iran’s Historic Response to Zionist Regime

Characteristics and Strategic Consequences of Iran’s Historic Response to Zionist Regime

2024/04/19

Strategic Council Online—Opinion: There are two different views about the Islamic Republic of Iran’s missile attacks against the Zionist regime. The first view is based on a superficial reading and a reductionist description that evaluates it as a low-impact and not-so-extensive operation. The second view, a realistic reading, sees Iran’s response as opening a new page of “balance of power” and “turning point” in regional equations, the effects and consequences of which will gradually emerge.

Opportunities & Challenges of NATO on Its 75th Birthday

Opportunities & Challenges of NATO on Its 75th Birthday

2024/04/14

Strategic Council Online—Opinion: An expert on international affairs said: Although NATO, on its 75th birthday, has become more cohesive than three decades ago due to Russia’s attack on Ukraine, this does not mean it will not face challenges in its future prospects.

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Economic-Commercial Cooperation; Focus of China-Russia Relations

Economic-Commercial Cooperation; Focus of China-Russia Relations

2023/10/29

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on Russia affairs, saying that the value of trade relations between China and Russia in 2022 has set a new record compared to the same period last year, added: Russia is interested in improving its unique position in the Belt and Road Initiative and has suggested different ways to the Chinese in this regard. One of the ways is cooperation in Central Asia, which is, in fact, the strategy of integrating China’s New Silk Road with Russia’s Eurasian Economic Union.

Forecast of European Gas Supply & Demand Situation in Coming Winter

Forecast of European Gas Supply & Demand Situation in Coming Winter

2023/10/22

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Europe is entering into its second winter since the valves of Russian gas pipelines were closed while it has managed to register a new record in the volume of its gas reserves. After the Russian attack on Ukraine in February 2022, Europe set a crisis plan to reduce its reliance on Russian fuel. Accordingly, the gas storage level should be completed by 65% by August, 80% by October, and 90% by November 2023. But after the end of this summer, two months ahead of schedule, the gas storage level was completed by 90%.
Hamideh Safamanesh – International relations researcher

Al-Aqsa Storm Operation from the Viewpoint of the Right of Legitimate Defense

Al-Aqsa Storm Operation from the Viewpoint of the Right of Legitimate Defense

2023/10/22

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: The Zionist regime’s attempt to make the Al-Aqsa Storm operation look illegitimate and thus legitimize its war crimes, bombing hospitals and residential areas, and its genocidal disaster in Gaza, is a “futile and useless” attempt.
Barsam Mohammadi – Expert in regional affairs

Objectives, Messages of Turkey, Azerbaijan, Georgia Exercises

Objectives, Messages of Turkey, Azerbaijan, Georgia Exercises

2023/10/18

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An international affairs expert stated: Trade and investment, along with security and military cooperation, have been the main focus of Turkey’s activities in the South Caucasus, and Ankara is trying to form strategic cooperation with those countries in the absence of Russia.

Analysis of US Role, Interests in Continuation of Russia-Ukraine War

Analysis of US Role, Interests in Continuation of Russia-Ukraine War

2023/10/14

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on US affairs stated that the US priority is to contain Russia, even at the cost of destroying the Ukrainian nation or weakening Europe, to finally force Moscow to give concessions to Kyiv at the negotiating table. He emphasized that the main war is about survival, and the US is ready to pay heavy costs for it, but in fact, the main cost is from Europe, and the people of Europe, Ukrainian and non-Ukrainian, are dying.

Impacts of Refugee Crisis on EU’s future

Impacts of Refugee Crisis on EU’s future

2023/10/11

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on European affairs, stating that immigration policies can lead to disagreements among EU member states of the Union, added: Differences in immigration policies can be one of the factors that lead to increased pressure on the European Union and the resulting consequences, especially difference between the right and left political currents along with social violence creates, would cause serious challenges for the Union.

Strategic Implications of North Korean Leader’s Visit to Russia

Strategic Implications of North Korean Leader’s Visit to Russia

2023/09/23

Strategic Council Online – Interview: Referring to the consequences of the war in Ukraine, an expert on international affairs said Russia and North Korea are determined to strengthen their cooperation in various fields, and Russia will subsequently face increased pressure from the United States and Europe.

Ankara’s Increasing Challenges with Expansion of EU towards Western Balkans

Ankara’s Increasing Challenges with Expansion of EU towards Western Balkans

2023/09/20

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on European affairs says that the possible entry of the Western Balkan states into the European Union could have adverse effects on Turkey noted the increase in competition with those countries to gain access to the resources of the European Union, the economic challenges caused by the change in trade preferences in the region, the risk of further distancing the EU from Turkey due to the stronger alignment of the Balkans with the policies of the European Union, changes in the geopolitics of the region and the possible reduction of Turkey’s role in shaping the future of the Western Balkans are among the potential challenges of the accession for Turkey.

Analysis of Continuation of Talks Between Turkey-Greece Without Preconditions

Analysis of Continuation of Talks Between Turkey-Greece Without Preconditions

2023/09/20

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: The recent meeting of foreign ministers of Turkey and Greece in Ankara was held in a friendly atmosphere under the influence of Greece’s aid to Turkey following the two deadly earthquakes in Turkey and then Turkey’s condolences to Greece for the deadly train accident earlier this year. This meeting was held after the meeting of Turkish President Erdogan and Greek Conservative Prime Minister Mitsotakis on the sidelines of the NATO meeting in Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, in July. In recent negotiations, the foreign ministers of the two countries discussed old disputes such as the Cyprus issue, the stalled process of Turkey’s membership in the European Union and illegal immigration, the framework for strengthening economic and commercial cooperation, and the development of cooperation in fields such as transportation, maritime cooperation, trade, and technology, environment protection and fighting against natural disasters.
Mahmoud Fazeli – International affairs analyst

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The Complexities and the Necessity of Confronting ISIS-Khorasan

The Complexities and the Necessity of Confronting ISIS-Khorasan

2024/04/23

Strategic Council Online – Note: With the rise of the Taliban in Afghanistan, the issue of ISIS-Khorasan, the conflict between these two groups, and the expansion of the scope of their security threats in the region have become more critical than ever before, as the terrorist activities of this terrorist group disrupt regional security. In addition to this, support for suicide activities and armed individuals in the region has also put the security of Iran at risk. Therefore, ISIS-Khorasan is recognized as a significant threat to the eastern security of our country.
Dr. Hossein Ebrahimnia – Regional Issues Expert

Perspective of Relations between Kurdistan Regional Government and Baghdad

Perspective of Relations between Kurdistan Regional Government and Baghdad

2024/04/21

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on Iraq issues said: As Turkey gets closer to the central government of Iraq, the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) should overlook many of its claims about its autonomy in the future and will become more dependent on the central government.

An Analysis on Importance & Status of Measures Taken by the Hague Court Regarding the Gaza War

An Analysis on Importance & Status of Measures Taken by the Hague Court Regarding the Gaza War

2024/04/21

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A former Iranian diplomat says The Court of Justice at the Hauge adopted new measures in early April, according to which the Zionist regime “given the worsening conditions of life faced by Palestinians in Gaza, in particular, the spread of famine and starvation,” shall take “all necessary and effective measures to ensure, without delay, in full cooperation with the United Nations, the unhindered provision at scale by all concerned of urgently needed basic services and humanitarian assistance to Palestinians throughout Gaza.”

An analysis of the failure of the Zionist regime’s strategy in the Gaza war

An analysis of the failure of the Zionist regime’s strategy in the Gaza war

2024/04/21

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: More than six months have passed since the war in Gaza. Although the Zionist regime was fully supported by the United States during this period and is present in the war scene with all its might, it has not been able to achieve any of its “declared” and “practical” goals.
Hamid Khoshayand –Expert of regional issues

Characteristics and Strategic Consequences of Iran’s Historic Response to Zionist Regime

Characteristics and Strategic Consequences of Iran’s Historic Response to Zionist Regime

2024/04/19

Strategic Council Online—Opinion: There are two different views about the Islamic Republic of Iran’s missile attacks against the Zionist regime. The first view is based on a superficial reading and a reductionist description that evaluates it as a low-impact and not-so-extensive operation. The second view, a realistic reading, sees Iran’s response as opening a new page of “balance of power” and “turning point” in regional equations, the effects and consequences of which will gradually emerge.

Opportunities & Challenges of NATO on Its 75th Birthday

Opportunities & Challenges of NATO on Its 75th Birthday

2024/04/14

Strategic Council Online—Opinion: An expert on international affairs said: Although NATO, on its 75th birthday, has become more cohesive than three decades ago due to Russia’s attack on Ukraine, this does not mean it will not face challenges in its future prospects.

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Economic-Commercial Cooperation; Focus of China-Russia Relations

Economic-Commercial Cooperation; Focus of China-Russia Relations

2023/10/29

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on Russia affairs, saying that the value of trade relations between China and Russia in 2022 has set a new record compared to the same period last year, added: Russia is interested in improving its unique position in the Belt and Road Initiative and has suggested different ways to the Chinese in this regard. One of the ways is cooperation in Central Asia, which is, in fact, the strategy of integrating China’s New Silk Road with Russia’s Eurasian Economic Union.

Forecast of European Gas Supply & Demand Situation in Coming Winter

Forecast of European Gas Supply & Demand Situation in Coming Winter

2023/10/22

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Europe is entering into its second winter since the valves of Russian gas pipelines were closed while it has managed to register a new record in the volume of its gas reserves. After the Russian attack on Ukraine in February 2022, Europe set a crisis plan to reduce its reliance on Russian fuel. Accordingly, the gas storage level should be completed by 65% by August, 80% by October, and 90% by November 2023. But after the end of this summer, two months ahead of schedule, the gas storage level was completed by 90%.
Hamideh Safamanesh – International relations researcher

Al-Aqsa Storm Operation from the Viewpoint of the Right of Legitimate Defense

Al-Aqsa Storm Operation from the Viewpoint of the Right of Legitimate Defense

2023/10/22

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: The Zionist regime’s attempt to make the Al-Aqsa Storm operation look illegitimate and thus legitimize its war crimes, bombing hospitals and residential areas, and its genocidal disaster in Gaza, is a “futile and useless” attempt.
Barsam Mohammadi – Expert in regional affairs

Objectives, Messages of Turkey, Azerbaijan, Georgia Exercises

Objectives, Messages of Turkey, Azerbaijan, Georgia Exercises

2023/10/18

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An international affairs expert stated: Trade and investment, along with security and military cooperation, have been the main focus of Turkey’s activities in the South Caucasus, and Ankara is trying to form strategic cooperation with those countries in the absence of Russia.

Analysis of US Role, Interests in Continuation of Russia-Ukraine War

Analysis of US Role, Interests in Continuation of Russia-Ukraine War

2023/10/14

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on US affairs stated that the US priority is to contain Russia, even at the cost of destroying the Ukrainian nation or weakening Europe, to finally force Moscow to give concessions to Kyiv at the negotiating table. He emphasized that the main war is about survival, and the US is ready to pay heavy costs for it, but in fact, the main cost is from Europe, and the people of Europe, Ukrainian and non-Ukrainian, are dying.

Impacts of Refugee Crisis on EU’s future

Impacts of Refugee Crisis on EU’s future

2023/10/11

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on European affairs, stating that immigration policies can lead to disagreements among EU member states of the Union, added: Differences in immigration policies can be one of the factors that lead to increased pressure on the European Union and the resulting consequences, especially difference between the right and left political currents along with social violence creates, would cause serious challenges for the Union.

Strategic Implications of North Korean Leader’s Visit to Russia

Strategic Implications of North Korean Leader’s Visit to Russia

2023/09/23

Strategic Council Online – Interview: Referring to the consequences of the war in Ukraine, an expert on international affairs said Russia and North Korea are determined to strengthen their cooperation in various fields, and Russia will subsequently face increased pressure from the United States and Europe.

Ankara’s Increasing Challenges with Expansion of EU towards Western Balkans

Ankara’s Increasing Challenges with Expansion of EU towards Western Balkans

2023/09/20

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on European affairs says that the possible entry of the Western Balkan states into the European Union could have adverse effects on Turkey noted the increase in competition with those countries to gain access to the resources of the European Union, the economic challenges caused by the change in trade preferences in the region, the risk of further distancing the EU from Turkey due to the stronger alignment of the Balkans with the policies of the European Union, changes in the geopolitics of the region and the possible reduction of Turkey’s role in shaping the future of the Western Balkans are among the potential challenges of the accession for Turkey.

Analysis of Continuation of Talks Between Turkey-Greece Without Preconditions

Analysis of Continuation of Talks Between Turkey-Greece Without Preconditions

2023/09/20

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: The recent meeting of foreign ministers of Turkey and Greece in Ankara was held in a friendly atmosphere under the influence of Greece’s aid to Turkey following the two deadly earthquakes in Turkey and then Turkey’s condolences to Greece for the deadly train accident earlier this year. This meeting was held after the meeting of Turkish President Erdogan and Greek Conservative Prime Minister Mitsotakis on the sidelines of the NATO meeting in Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, in July. In recent negotiations, the foreign ministers of the two countries discussed old disputes such as the Cyprus issue, the stalled process of Turkey’s membership in the European Union and illegal immigration, the framework for strengthening economic and commercial cooperation, and the development of cooperation in fields such as transportation, maritime cooperation, trade, and technology, environment protection and fighting against natural disasters.
Mahmoud Fazeli – International affairs analyst

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Economic-Commercial Cooperation; Focus of China-Russia Relations

Economic-Commercial Cooperation; Focus of China-Russia Relations

2023/10/29

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on Russia affairs, saying that the value of trade relations between China and Russia in 2022 has set a new record compared to the same period last year, added: Russia is interested in improving its unique position in the Belt and Road Initiative and has suggested different ways to the Chinese in this regard. One of the ways is cooperation in Central Asia, which is, in fact, the strategy of integrating China’s New Silk Road with Russia’s Eurasian Economic Union.

Forecast of European Gas Supply & Demand Situation in Coming Winter

Forecast of European Gas Supply & Demand Situation in Coming Winter

2023/10/22

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Europe is entering into its second winter since the valves of Russian gas pipelines were closed while it has managed to register a new record in the volume of its gas reserves. After the Russian attack on Ukraine in February 2022, Europe set a crisis plan to reduce its reliance on Russian fuel. Accordingly, the gas storage level should be completed by 65% by August, 80% by October, and 90% by November 2023. But after the end of this summer, two months ahead of schedule, the gas storage level was completed by 90%.
Hamideh Safamanesh – International relations researcher

Al-Aqsa Storm Operation from the Viewpoint of the Right of Legitimate Defense

Al-Aqsa Storm Operation from the Viewpoint of the Right of Legitimate Defense

2023/10/22

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: The Zionist regime’s attempt to make the Al-Aqsa Storm operation look illegitimate and thus legitimize its war crimes, bombing hospitals and residential areas, and its genocidal disaster in Gaza, is a “futile and useless” attempt.
Barsam Mohammadi – Expert in regional affairs

Objectives, Messages of Turkey, Azerbaijan, Georgia Exercises

Objectives, Messages of Turkey, Azerbaijan, Georgia Exercises

2023/10/18

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An international affairs expert stated: Trade and investment, along with security and military cooperation, have been the main focus of Turkey’s activities in the South Caucasus, and Ankara is trying to form strategic cooperation with those countries in the absence of Russia.

Analysis of US Role, Interests in Continuation of Russia-Ukraine War

Analysis of US Role, Interests in Continuation of Russia-Ukraine War

2023/10/14

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on US affairs stated that the US priority is to contain Russia, even at the cost of destroying the Ukrainian nation or weakening Europe, to finally force Moscow to give concessions to Kyiv at the negotiating table. He emphasized that the main war is about survival, and the US is ready to pay heavy costs for it, but in fact, the main cost is from Europe, and the people of Europe, Ukrainian and non-Ukrainian, are dying.

Impacts of Refugee Crisis on EU’s future

Impacts of Refugee Crisis on EU’s future

2023/10/11

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on European affairs, stating that immigration policies can lead to disagreements among EU member states of the Union, added: Differences in immigration policies can be one of the factors that lead to increased pressure on the European Union and the resulting consequences, especially difference between the right and left political currents along with social violence creates, would cause serious challenges for the Union.

Strategic Implications of North Korean Leader’s Visit to Russia

Strategic Implications of North Korean Leader’s Visit to Russia

2023/09/23

Strategic Council Online – Interview: Referring to the consequences of the war in Ukraine, an expert on international affairs said Russia and North Korea are determined to strengthen their cooperation in various fields, and Russia will subsequently face increased pressure from the United States and Europe.

Ankara’s Increasing Challenges with Expansion of EU towards Western Balkans

Ankara’s Increasing Challenges with Expansion of EU towards Western Balkans

2023/09/20

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on European affairs says that the possible entry of the Western Balkan states into the European Union could have adverse effects on Turkey noted the increase in competition with those countries to gain access to the resources of the European Union, the economic challenges caused by the change in trade preferences in the region, the risk of further distancing the EU from Turkey due to the stronger alignment of the Balkans with the policies of the European Union, changes in the geopolitics of the region and the possible reduction of Turkey’s role in shaping the future of the Western Balkans are among the potential challenges of the accession for Turkey.

Analysis of Continuation of Talks Between Turkey-Greece Without Preconditions

Analysis of Continuation of Talks Between Turkey-Greece Without Preconditions

2023/09/20

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: The recent meeting of foreign ministers of Turkey and Greece in Ankara was held in a friendly atmosphere under the influence of Greece’s aid to Turkey following the two deadly earthquakes in Turkey and then Turkey’s condolences to Greece for the deadly train accident earlier this year. This meeting was held after the meeting of Turkish President Erdogan and Greek Conservative Prime Minister Mitsotakis on the sidelines of the NATO meeting in Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, in July. In recent negotiations, the foreign ministers of the two countries discussed old disputes such as the Cyprus issue, the stalled process of Turkey’s membership in the European Union and illegal immigration, the framework for strengthening economic and commercial cooperation, and the development of cooperation in fields such as transportation, maritime cooperation, trade, and technology, environment protection and fighting against natural disasters.
Mahmoud Fazeli – International affairs analyst

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The Complexities and the Necessity of Confronting ISIS-Khorasan

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Strategic Council Online – Note: With the rise of the Taliban in Afghanistan, the issue of ISIS-Khorasan, the conflict between these two groups, and the expansion of the scope of their security threats in the region have become more critical than ever before, as the terrorist activities of this terrorist group disrupt regional security. In addition to this, support for suicide activities and armed individuals in the region has also put the security of Iran at risk. Therefore, ISIS-Khorasan is recognized as a significant threat to the eastern security of our country.
Dr. Hossein Ebrahimnia – Regional Issues Expert

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Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on Iraq issues said: As Turkey gets closer to the central government of Iraq, the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) should overlook many of its claims about its autonomy in the future and will become more dependent on the central government.

An Analysis on Importance & Status of Measures Taken by the Hague Court Regarding the Gaza War

An Analysis on Importance & Status of Measures Taken by the Hague Court Regarding the Gaza War

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Strategic Council Online – Interview: A former Iranian diplomat says The Court of Justice at the Hauge adopted new measures in early April, according to which the Zionist regime “given the worsening conditions of life faced by Palestinians in Gaza, in particular, the spread of famine and starvation,” shall take “all necessary and effective measures to ensure, without delay, in full cooperation with the United Nations, the unhindered provision at scale by all concerned of urgently needed basic services and humanitarian assistance to Palestinians throughout Gaza.”

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An analysis of the failure of the Zionist regime’s strategy in the Gaza war

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Strategic Council Online – Opinion: More than six months have passed since the war in Gaza. Although the Zionist regime was fully supported by the United States during this period and is present in the war scene with all its might, it has not been able to achieve any of its “declared” and “practical” goals.
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Characteristics and Strategic Consequences of Iran’s Historic Response to Zionist Regime

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Strategic Council Online—Opinion: There are two different views about the Islamic Republic of Iran’s missile attacks against the Zionist regime. The first view is based on a superficial reading and a reductionist description that evaluates it as a low-impact and not-so-extensive operation. The second view, a realistic reading, sees Iran’s response as opening a new page of “balance of power” and “turning point” in regional equations, the effects and consequences of which will gradually emerge.

Opportunities & Challenges of NATO on Its 75th Birthday

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Strategic Council Online—Opinion: An expert on international affairs said: Although NATO, on its 75th birthday, has become more cohesive than three decades ago due to Russia’s attack on Ukraine, this does not mean it will not face challenges in its future prospects.

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Economic-Commercial Cooperation; Focus of China-Russia Relations

Economic-Commercial Cooperation; Focus of China-Russia Relations

2023/10/29

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on Russia affairs, saying that the value of trade relations between China and Russia in 2022 has set a new record compared to the same period last year, added: Russia is interested in improving its unique position in the Belt and Road Initiative and has suggested different ways to the Chinese in this regard. One of the ways is cooperation in Central Asia, which is, in fact, the strategy of integrating China’s New Silk Road with Russia’s Eurasian Economic Union.

Forecast of European Gas Supply & Demand Situation in Coming Winter

Forecast of European Gas Supply & Demand Situation in Coming Winter

2023/10/22

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Europe is entering into its second winter since the valves of Russian gas pipelines were closed while it has managed to register a new record in the volume of its gas reserves. After the Russian attack on Ukraine in February 2022, Europe set a crisis plan to reduce its reliance on Russian fuel. Accordingly, the gas storage level should be completed by 65% by August, 80% by October, and 90% by November 2023. But after the end of this summer, two months ahead of schedule, the gas storage level was completed by 90%.
Hamideh Safamanesh – International relations researcher

Al-Aqsa Storm Operation from the Viewpoint of the Right of Legitimate Defense

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Strategic Council Online – Opinion: The Zionist regime’s attempt to make the Al-Aqsa Storm operation look illegitimate and thus legitimize its war crimes, bombing hospitals and residential areas, and its genocidal disaster in Gaza, is a “futile and useless” attempt.
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Objectives, Messages of Turkey, Azerbaijan, Georgia Exercises

Objectives, Messages of Turkey, Azerbaijan, Georgia Exercises

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Strategic Council Online – Interview: An international affairs expert stated: Trade and investment, along with security and military cooperation, have been the main focus of Turkey’s activities in the South Caucasus, and Ankara is trying to form strategic cooperation with those countries in the absence of Russia.

Analysis of US Role, Interests in Continuation of Russia-Ukraine War

Analysis of US Role, Interests in Continuation of Russia-Ukraine War

2023/10/14

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on US affairs stated that the US priority is to contain Russia, even at the cost of destroying the Ukrainian nation or weakening Europe, to finally force Moscow to give concessions to Kyiv at the negotiating table. He emphasized that the main war is about survival, and the US is ready to pay heavy costs for it, but in fact, the main cost is from Europe, and the people of Europe, Ukrainian and non-Ukrainian, are dying.

Impacts of Refugee Crisis on EU’s future

Impacts of Refugee Crisis on EU’s future

2023/10/11

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on European affairs, stating that immigration policies can lead to disagreements among EU member states of the Union, added: Differences in immigration policies can be one of the factors that lead to increased pressure on the European Union and the resulting consequences, especially difference between the right and left political currents along with social violence creates, would cause serious challenges for the Union.

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Strategic Implications of North Korean Leader’s Visit to Russia

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Strategic Council Online – Interview: Referring to the consequences of the war in Ukraine, an expert on international affairs said Russia and North Korea are determined to strengthen their cooperation in various fields, and Russia will subsequently face increased pressure from the United States and Europe.

Ankara’s Increasing Challenges with Expansion of EU towards Western Balkans

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Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on European affairs says that the possible entry of the Western Balkan states into the European Union could have adverse effects on Turkey noted the increase in competition with those countries to gain access to the resources of the European Union, the economic challenges caused by the change in trade preferences in the region, the risk of further distancing the EU from Turkey due to the stronger alignment of the Balkans with the policies of the European Union, changes in the geopolitics of the region and the possible reduction of Turkey’s role in shaping the future of the Western Balkans are among the potential challenges of the accession for Turkey.

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2023/09/20

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: The recent meeting of foreign ministers of Turkey and Greece in Ankara was held in a friendly atmosphere under the influence of Greece’s aid to Turkey following the two deadly earthquakes in Turkey and then Turkey’s condolences to Greece for the deadly train accident earlier this year. This meeting was held after the meeting of Turkish President Erdogan and Greek Conservative Prime Minister Mitsotakis on the sidelines of the NATO meeting in Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, in July. In recent negotiations, the foreign ministers of the two countries discussed old disputes such as the Cyprus issue, the stalled process of Turkey’s membership in the European Union and illegal immigration, the framework for strengthening economic and commercial cooperation, and the development of cooperation in fields such as transportation, maritime cooperation, trade, and technology, environment protection and fighting against natural disasters.
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Strategic Council Online – Note: With the rise of the Taliban in Afghanistan, the issue of ISIS-Khorasan, the conflict between these two groups, and the expansion of the scope of their security threats in the region have become more critical than ever before, as the terrorist activities of this terrorist group disrupt regional security. In addition to this, support for suicide activities and armed individuals in the region has also put the security of Iran at risk. Therefore, ISIS-Khorasan is recognized as a significant threat to the eastern security of our country.
Dr. Hossein Ebrahimnia – Regional Issues Expert

Perspective of Relations between Kurdistan Regional Government and Baghdad

Perspective of Relations between Kurdistan Regional Government and Baghdad

2024/04/21

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on Iraq issues said: As Turkey gets closer to the central government of Iraq, the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) should overlook many of its claims about its autonomy in the future and will become more dependent on the central government.

An Analysis on Importance & Status of Measures Taken by the Hague Court Regarding the Gaza War

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2024/04/21

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A former Iranian diplomat says The Court of Justice at the Hauge adopted new measures in early April, according to which the Zionist regime “given the worsening conditions of life faced by Palestinians in Gaza, in particular, the spread of famine and starvation,” shall take “all necessary and effective measures to ensure, without delay, in full cooperation with the United Nations, the unhindered provision at scale by all concerned of urgently needed basic services and humanitarian assistance to Palestinians throughout Gaza.”

An analysis of the failure of the Zionist regime’s strategy in the Gaza war

An analysis of the failure of the Zionist regime’s strategy in the Gaza war

2024/04/21

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: More than six months have passed since the war in Gaza. Although the Zionist regime was fully supported by the United States during this period and is present in the war scene with all its might, it has not been able to achieve any of its “declared” and “practical” goals.
Hamid Khoshayand –Expert of regional issues

Characteristics and Strategic Consequences of Iran’s Historic Response to Zionist Regime

Characteristics and Strategic Consequences of Iran’s Historic Response to Zionist Regime

2024/04/19

Strategic Council Online—Opinion: There are two different views about the Islamic Republic of Iran’s missile attacks against the Zionist regime. The first view is based on a superficial reading and a reductionist description that evaluates it as a low-impact and not-so-extensive operation. The second view, a realistic reading, sees Iran’s response as opening a new page of “balance of power” and “turning point” in regional equations, the effects and consequences of which will gradually emerge.

Opportunities & Challenges of NATO on Its 75th Birthday

Opportunities & Challenges of NATO on Its 75th Birthday

2024/04/14

Strategic Council Online—Opinion: An expert on international affairs said: Although NATO, on its 75th birthday, has become more cohesive than three decades ago due to Russia’s attack on Ukraine, this does not mean it will not face challenges in its future prospects.

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