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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.

Iran’s Success in the Narrative Battle in Cyberspace

Iran’s Success in the Narrative Battle in Cyberspace

2026/05/12

SCFR Online – Opinion: In the war between Iran and the United States, the main battlefield was not defined solely in the military domain; rather, the battle of narratives in cyberspace—particularly through memes—reached a decisive level.

The Global Energy Shock Situation and Future Scenarios

The Global Energy Shock Situation and Future Scenarios

2026/05/12

SCFR Online – Opinion: Only one month after the beginning of the Ramadan War, maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz decreased dramatically, with Bloomberg announcing a reduction of 103 vessels; Brent oil prices rose by more than 50 percent, and gasoline prices in the United States increased by 31.4 percent. Additionally, benchmark gas prices in Europe showed a 73.4 percent increase.

Al-Zaydi’s Selection as Prime Minister, The Beginning of a New Chapter in Iraq

Al-Zaydi’s Selection as Prime Minister, The Beginning of a New Chapter in Iraq

2026/05/09

SCFR Online – Note: After approximately five months of political deadlock and institutional confusion, Ali al-Zaydi has finally been selected as Iraq’s Prime Minister. Al-Zaydi’s selection as Prime Minister represents a positive sign of the completion of the government formation process and the beginning of a new phase in Iraqi politics and governance. The emergence of a young, technocratic figure from the third generation of politicians—in a context where the country has been administered by traditional figures for decades—revives hope that Iraq may perhaps distance itself from the repetitive cycle of crises and experience a new path of stability, efficiency, and regional convergence.

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Evolution in NATO’s Attitude towards Asia-Pacific

Evolution in NATO’s Attitude towards Asia-Pacific

2022/07/09

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: The recent NATO meeting in Spain on 29-30 of June 2022, regardless of the fact that it was held during the Ukraine crisis and the approach of the alliance to that crisis, reveals the issue of joining new members and the future direction of the alliance is important for another reason which is the presence of heads of four the Asian countries, namely Australia, South Korea, Japan and New Zealand, in that meeting, which are considered as being among NATO’s global partners. This shows the importance of examining NATO’s attitude towards the Asia-Pacific region.
Mohammad Javad Ghahermani – Expert on China issues

Objectives & Consequences of Security Agreement between China and Solomon Islands

Objectives & Consequences of Security Agreement between China and Solomon Islands

2022/05/28

Strategic Council Online – Interview: Having stated that China’s security agreement with Solomon Islands and opening of the U.S. embassy in the Island, represent strategic developments in the Pacific region and the intensification of conflicts between the U.S. and China in the region, a university professor said:” despite the agreement signed with Solomon Islands was a serious measure to contain Taiwan but war in Ukraine and destruction of the country was an important lesson for countries of Asia – Pacific region that made them cautious.

U.S. Instrumental Use of Human Rights to Exert Pressure on China

U.S. Instrumental Use of Human Rights to Exert Pressure on China

2022/01/10

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Further to Tiananmen Square incidents in 1989 and afterwards, criticism against Beijing’s attitudes in Xinjiang, Tibet, Hong Kong and other regions in China have been among the U.S. pivots of exerting pressure against China. As tensions increased in other fields during the recent years, the U.S. having resorted to human rights issues, attempted to mount pressures against China.
Mohammad Javad Ghahremani, Expert on Asia Affairs

Consequences of the US Competition with Russia & China

Consequences of the US Competition with Russia & China

2021/11/20

Strategic Council Online- Interview: An expert on Asian affairs commented on gaining power of Russia and China and their confrontation with the U.S. and said:” in the light of new changes emanated from the emergence of new powers, the international system has been placed at the threshold of a new era, in which powers like China and Russia are activists in international system and have managed to increase their share of power resources. This has caused for the U.S. a new and of course, serious challenge that can endanger the status of the country”.

Messages and consequences of the confrontation between Russian and American ships in the Sea of Japan

Messages and consequences of the confrontation between Russian and American ships in the Sea of Japan

2021/10/31

Strategic Council Online—Interview: An East Asian affairs expert said on the proximity of the US and Russian naval warships in the Sea of Japan “this move indicates the complication of the situation and developments in East Asia. Military developments in the region have become so numerous that, for the first time since the Cold War, there is a risk of military confrontation between the two sides in hot areas such as the South China Sea, the Taiwan Strait and the Sea of Japan.

Russia’s need to new coalitions

Russia’s need to new coalitions

2021/03/20

Strategic Council Online—Opinion: The concurrency of the return of Navalnyto Moscow with the establishment of the Biden administration in the Washington suggests that Democrats are still trying to loan concrete concepts such as democracy and citizenship rights to exert maximum pressure on the present government in Kremlin—an issue which could complement economic pressures on Russia and instigate protests in the country.
Dr. Ahmad Vakhshiteh—Professor of Eurasia National University

Strengthening Marine, Air Power, Britain’s Post-Brexit Strategy

Strengthening Marine, Air Power, Britain’s Post-Brexit Strategy

2020/12/05

Strategic Council Online – One of Britain’s responses to instability in liberal order that, in the aftermath of the World War II and together with the United States, has been its most important advocate and builder, is strategic self-reliance, by strengthening its defense capability and the noteworthy point in the new defense assessment of that country is the shift in orientation and focus on national defense and foreign security around the naval and air forces and establishment of more military bases outside Britain.
Dr. Hossein Mofidi Ahmadi – Researcher on Britain and Europe affairs

Expanse of US-China Confrontations and Tensions

Expanse of US-China Confrontations and Tensions

2020/07/28

Strategic Council Online – The US-China confrontation covers a wide range of issues, including trade and economy, security and military, and political and human rights issues.
Seyed Reza Mirtaher – Expert in Military and Strategic Issues

Reasons for US Military Buildup in South China Sea

Reasons for US Military Buildup in South China Sea

2020/06/30

Strategic Council Online – Developments in recent years in the South China Sea, namely China’s efforts to increase its maritime territory by building artificial islands and claiming ownership of some islands in the sea that have caused some controversy with neighboring countries such as the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia and the like has led the United States, along with its allies Australia and Britain, to increase its military presence in the South China Sea.
Reza Mirtaher – American Affairs Expert

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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.

Iran’s Success in the Narrative Battle in Cyberspace

Iran’s Success in the Narrative Battle in Cyberspace

2026/05/12

SCFR Online – Opinion: In the war between Iran and the United States, the main battlefield was not defined solely in the military domain; rather, the battle of narratives in cyberspace—particularly through memes—reached a decisive level.

The Global Energy Shock Situation and Future Scenarios

The Global Energy Shock Situation and Future Scenarios

2026/05/12

SCFR Online – Opinion: Only one month after the beginning of the Ramadan War, maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz decreased dramatically, with Bloomberg announcing a reduction of 103 vessels; Brent oil prices rose by more than 50 percent, and gasoline prices in the United States increased by 31.4 percent. Additionally, benchmark gas prices in Europe showed a 73.4 percent increase.

Al-Zaydi’s Selection as Prime Minister, The Beginning of a New Chapter in Iraq

Al-Zaydi’s Selection as Prime Minister, The Beginning of a New Chapter in Iraq

2026/05/09

SCFR Online – Note: After approximately five months of political deadlock and institutional confusion, Ali al-Zaydi has finally been selected as Iraq’s Prime Minister. Al-Zaydi’s selection as Prime Minister represents a positive sign of the completion of the government formation process and the beginning of a new phase in Iraqi politics and governance. The emergence of a young, technocratic figure from the third generation of politicians—in a context where the country has been administered by traditional figures for decades—revives hope that Iraq may perhaps distance itself from the repetitive cycle of crises and experience a new path of stability, efficiency, and regional convergence.

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Evolution in NATO’s Attitude towards Asia-Pacific

Evolution in NATO’s Attitude towards Asia-Pacific

2022/07/09

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: The recent NATO meeting in Spain on 29-30 of June 2022, regardless of the fact that it was held during the Ukraine crisis and the approach of the alliance to that crisis, reveals the issue of joining new members and the future direction of the alliance is important for another reason which is the presence of heads of four the Asian countries, namely Australia, South Korea, Japan and New Zealand, in that meeting, which are considered as being among NATO’s global partners. This shows the importance of examining NATO’s attitude towards the Asia-Pacific region.
Mohammad Javad Ghahermani – Expert on China issues

Objectives & Consequences of Security Agreement between China and Solomon Islands

Objectives & Consequences of Security Agreement between China and Solomon Islands

2022/05/28

Strategic Council Online – Interview: Having stated that China’s security agreement with Solomon Islands and opening of the U.S. embassy in the Island, represent strategic developments in the Pacific region and the intensification of conflicts between the U.S. and China in the region, a university professor said:” despite the agreement signed with Solomon Islands was a serious measure to contain Taiwan but war in Ukraine and destruction of the country was an important lesson for countries of Asia – Pacific region that made them cautious.

U.S. Instrumental Use of Human Rights to Exert Pressure on China

U.S. Instrumental Use of Human Rights to Exert Pressure on China

2022/01/10

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Further to Tiananmen Square incidents in 1989 and afterwards, criticism against Beijing’s attitudes in Xinjiang, Tibet, Hong Kong and other regions in China have been among the U.S. pivots of exerting pressure against China. As tensions increased in other fields during the recent years, the U.S. having resorted to human rights issues, attempted to mount pressures against China.
Mohammad Javad Ghahremani, Expert on Asia Affairs

Consequences of the US Competition with Russia & China

Consequences of the US Competition with Russia & China

2021/11/20

Strategic Council Online- Interview: An expert on Asian affairs commented on gaining power of Russia and China and their confrontation with the U.S. and said:” in the light of new changes emanated from the emergence of new powers, the international system has been placed at the threshold of a new era, in which powers like China and Russia are activists in international system and have managed to increase their share of power resources. This has caused for the U.S. a new and of course, serious challenge that can endanger the status of the country”.

Messages and consequences of the confrontation between Russian and American ships in the Sea of Japan

Messages and consequences of the confrontation between Russian and American ships in the Sea of Japan

2021/10/31

Strategic Council Online—Interview: An East Asian affairs expert said on the proximity of the US and Russian naval warships in the Sea of Japan “this move indicates the complication of the situation and developments in East Asia. Military developments in the region have become so numerous that, for the first time since the Cold War, there is a risk of military confrontation between the two sides in hot areas such as the South China Sea, the Taiwan Strait and the Sea of Japan.

Russia’s need to new coalitions

Russia’s need to new coalitions

2021/03/20

Strategic Council Online—Opinion: The concurrency of the return of Navalnyto Moscow with the establishment of the Biden administration in the Washington suggests that Democrats are still trying to loan concrete concepts such as democracy and citizenship rights to exert maximum pressure on the present government in Kremlin—an issue which could complement economic pressures on Russia and instigate protests in the country.
Dr. Ahmad Vakhshiteh—Professor of Eurasia National University

Strengthening Marine, Air Power, Britain’s Post-Brexit Strategy

Strengthening Marine, Air Power, Britain’s Post-Brexit Strategy

2020/12/05

Strategic Council Online – One of Britain’s responses to instability in liberal order that, in the aftermath of the World War II and together with the United States, has been its most important advocate and builder, is strategic self-reliance, by strengthening its defense capability and the noteworthy point in the new defense assessment of that country is the shift in orientation and focus on national defense and foreign security around the naval and air forces and establishment of more military bases outside Britain.
Dr. Hossein Mofidi Ahmadi – Researcher on Britain and Europe affairs

Expanse of US-China Confrontations and Tensions

Expanse of US-China Confrontations and Tensions

2020/07/28

Strategic Council Online – The US-China confrontation covers a wide range of issues, including trade and economy, security and military, and political and human rights issues.
Seyed Reza Mirtaher – Expert in Military and Strategic Issues

Reasons for US Military Buildup in South China Sea

Reasons for US Military Buildup in South China Sea

2020/06/30

Strategic Council Online – Developments in recent years in the South China Sea, namely China’s efforts to increase its maritime territory by building artificial islands and claiming ownership of some islands in the sea that have caused some controversy with neighboring countries such as the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia and the like has led the United States, along with its allies Australia and Britain, to increase its military presence in the South China Sea.
Reza Mirtaher – American Affairs Expert

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Evolution in NATO’s Attitude towards Asia-Pacific

Evolution in NATO’s Attitude towards Asia-Pacific

2022/07/09

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: The recent NATO meeting in Spain on 29-30 of June 2022, regardless of the fact that it was held during the Ukraine crisis and the approach of the alliance to that crisis, reveals the issue of joining new members and the future direction of the alliance is important for another reason which is the presence of heads of four the Asian countries, namely Australia, South Korea, Japan and New Zealand, in that meeting, which are considered as being among NATO’s global partners. This shows the importance of examining NATO’s attitude towards the Asia-Pacific region.
Mohammad Javad Ghahermani – Expert on China issues

Objectives & Consequences of Security Agreement between China and Solomon Islands

Objectives & Consequences of Security Agreement between China and Solomon Islands

2022/05/28

Strategic Council Online – Interview: Having stated that China’s security agreement with Solomon Islands and opening of the U.S. embassy in the Island, represent strategic developments in the Pacific region and the intensification of conflicts between the U.S. and China in the region, a university professor said:” despite the agreement signed with Solomon Islands was a serious measure to contain Taiwan but war in Ukraine and destruction of the country was an important lesson for countries of Asia – Pacific region that made them cautious.

U.S. Instrumental Use of Human Rights to Exert Pressure on China

U.S. Instrumental Use of Human Rights to Exert Pressure on China

2022/01/10

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Further to Tiananmen Square incidents in 1989 and afterwards, criticism against Beijing’s attitudes in Xinjiang, Tibet, Hong Kong and other regions in China have been among the U.S. pivots of exerting pressure against China. As tensions increased in other fields during the recent years, the U.S. having resorted to human rights issues, attempted to mount pressures against China.
Mohammad Javad Ghahremani, Expert on Asia Affairs

Consequences of the US Competition with Russia & China

Consequences of the US Competition with Russia & China

2021/11/20

Strategic Council Online- Interview: An expert on Asian affairs commented on gaining power of Russia and China and their confrontation with the U.S. and said:” in the light of new changes emanated from the emergence of new powers, the international system has been placed at the threshold of a new era, in which powers like China and Russia are activists in international system and have managed to increase their share of power resources. This has caused for the U.S. a new and of course, serious challenge that can endanger the status of the country”.

Messages and consequences of the confrontation between Russian and American ships in the Sea of Japan

Messages and consequences of the confrontation between Russian and American ships in the Sea of Japan

2021/10/31

Strategic Council Online—Interview: An East Asian affairs expert said on the proximity of the US and Russian naval warships in the Sea of Japan “this move indicates the complication of the situation and developments in East Asia. Military developments in the region have become so numerous that, for the first time since the Cold War, there is a risk of military confrontation between the two sides in hot areas such as the South China Sea, the Taiwan Strait and the Sea of Japan.

Russia’s need to new coalitions

Russia’s need to new coalitions

2021/03/20

Strategic Council Online—Opinion: The concurrency of the return of Navalnyto Moscow with the establishment of the Biden administration in the Washington suggests that Democrats are still trying to loan concrete concepts such as democracy and citizenship rights to exert maximum pressure on the present government in Kremlin—an issue which could complement economic pressures on Russia and instigate protests in the country.
Dr. Ahmad Vakhshiteh—Professor of Eurasia National University

Strengthening Marine, Air Power, Britain’s Post-Brexit Strategy

Strengthening Marine, Air Power, Britain’s Post-Brexit Strategy

2020/12/05

Strategic Council Online – One of Britain’s responses to instability in liberal order that, in the aftermath of the World War II and together with the United States, has been its most important advocate and builder, is strategic self-reliance, by strengthening its defense capability and the noteworthy point in the new defense assessment of that country is the shift in orientation and focus on national defense and foreign security around the naval and air forces and establishment of more military bases outside Britain.
Dr. Hossein Mofidi Ahmadi – Researcher on Britain and Europe affairs

Expanse of US-China Confrontations and Tensions

Expanse of US-China Confrontations and Tensions

2020/07/28

Strategic Council Online – The US-China confrontation covers a wide range of issues, including trade and economy, security and military, and political and human rights issues.
Seyed Reza Mirtaher – Expert in Military and Strategic Issues

Reasons for US Military Buildup in South China Sea

Reasons for US Military Buildup in South China Sea

2020/06/30

Strategic Council Online – Developments in recent years in the South China Sea, namely China’s efforts to increase its maritime territory by building artificial islands and claiming ownership of some islands in the sea that have caused some controversy with neighboring countries such as the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia and the like has led the United States, along with its allies Australia and Britain, to increase its military presence in the South China Sea.
Reza Mirtaher – American Affairs Expert

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SCFR Online – Opinion: In the war between Iran and the United States, the main battlefield was not defined solely in the military domain; rather, the battle of narratives in cyberspace—particularly through memes—reached a decisive level.

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SCFR Online – Opinion: Only one month after the beginning of the Ramadan War, maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz decreased dramatically, with Bloomberg announcing a reduction of 103 vessels; Brent oil prices rose by more than 50 percent, and gasoline prices in the United States increased by 31.4 percent. Additionally, benchmark gas prices in Europe showed a 73.4 percent increase.

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Strategic Council Online – Opinion: The recent NATO meeting in Spain on 29-30 of June 2022, regardless of the fact that it was held during the Ukraine crisis and the approach of the alliance to that crisis, reveals the issue of joining new members and the future direction of the alliance is important for another reason which is the presence of heads of four the Asian countries, namely Australia, South Korea, Japan and New Zealand, in that meeting, which are considered as being among NATO’s global partners. This shows the importance of examining NATO’s attitude towards the Asia-Pacific region.
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Objectives & Consequences of Security Agreement between China and Solomon Islands

Objectives & Consequences of Security Agreement between China and Solomon Islands

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Strategic Council Online – Interview: Having stated that China’s security agreement with Solomon Islands and opening of the U.S. embassy in the Island, represent strategic developments in the Pacific region and the intensification of conflicts between the U.S. and China in the region, a university professor said:” despite the agreement signed with Solomon Islands was a serious measure to contain Taiwan but war in Ukraine and destruction of the country was an important lesson for countries of Asia – Pacific region that made them cautious.

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Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Further to Tiananmen Square incidents in 1989 and afterwards, criticism against Beijing’s attitudes in Xinjiang, Tibet, Hong Kong and other regions in China have been among the U.S. pivots of exerting pressure against China. As tensions increased in other fields during the recent years, the U.S. having resorted to human rights issues, attempted to mount pressures against China.
Mohammad Javad Ghahremani, Expert on Asia Affairs

Consequences of the US Competition with Russia & China

Consequences of the US Competition with Russia & China

2021/11/20

Strategic Council Online- Interview: An expert on Asian affairs commented on gaining power of Russia and China and their confrontation with the U.S. and said:” in the light of new changes emanated from the emergence of new powers, the international system has been placed at the threshold of a new era, in which powers like China and Russia are activists in international system and have managed to increase their share of power resources. This has caused for the U.S. a new and of course, serious challenge that can endanger the status of the country”.

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Strategic Council Online—Interview: An East Asian affairs expert said on the proximity of the US and Russian naval warships in the Sea of Japan “this move indicates the complication of the situation and developments in East Asia. Military developments in the region have become so numerous that, for the first time since the Cold War, there is a risk of military confrontation between the two sides in hot areas such as the South China Sea, the Taiwan Strait and the Sea of Japan.

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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 Online – Opinion: In the war between Iran and the United States, the main battlefield was not defined solely in the military domain; rather, the battle of narratives in cyberspace—particularly through memes—reached a decisive level.

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The Global Energy Shock Situation and Future Scenarios

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SCFR Online – Opinion: Only one month after the beginning of the Ramadan War, maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz decreased dramatically, with Bloomberg announcing a reduction of 103 vessels; Brent oil prices rose by more than 50 percent, and gasoline prices in the United States increased by 31.4 percent. Additionally, benchmark gas prices in Europe showed a 73.4 percent increase.

Al-Zaydi’s Selection as Prime Minister, The Beginning of a New Chapter in Iraq

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SCFR Online – Note: After approximately five months of political deadlock and institutional confusion, Ali al-Zaydi has finally been selected as Iraq’s Prime Minister. Al-Zaydi’s selection as Prime Minister represents a positive sign of the completion of the government formation process and the beginning of a new phase in Iraqi politics and governance. The emergence of a young, technocratic figure from the third generation of politicians—in a context where the country has been administered by traditional figures for decades—revives hope that Iraq may perhaps distance itself from the repetitive cycle of crises and experience a new path of stability, efficiency, and regional convergence.

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Evolution in NATO’s Attitude towards Asia-Pacific

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Strategic Council Online – Opinion: The recent NATO meeting in Spain on 29-30 of June 2022, regardless of the fact that it was held during the Ukraine crisis and the approach of the alliance to that crisis, reveals the issue of joining new members and the future direction of the alliance is important for another reason which is the presence of heads of four the Asian countries, namely Australia, South Korea, Japan and New Zealand, in that meeting, which are considered as being among NATO’s global partners. This shows the importance of examining NATO’s attitude towards the Asia-Pacific region.
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Strategic Council Online – Interview: Having stated that China’s security agreement with Solomon Islands and opening of the U.S. embassy in the Island, represent strategic developments in the Pacific region and the intensification of conflicts between the U.S. and China in the region, a university professor said:” despite the agreement signed with Solomon Islands was a serious measure to contain Taiwan but war in Ukraine and destruction of the country was an important lesson for countries of Asia – Pacific region that made them cautious.

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Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Further to Tiananmen Square incidents in 1989 and afterwards, criticism against Beijing’s attitudes in Xinjiang, Tibet, Hong Kong and other regions in China have been among the U.S. pivots of exerting pressure against China. As tensions increased in other fields during the recent years, the U.S. having resorted to human rights issues, attempted to mount pressures against China.
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Messages and consequences of the confrontation between Russian and American ships in the Sea of Japan

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Strategic Council Online—Interview: An East Asian affairs expert said on the proximity of the US and Russian naval warships in the Sea of Japan “this move indicates the complication of the situation and developments in East Asia. Military developments in the region have become so numerous that, for the first time since the Cold War, there is a risk of military confrontation between the two sides in hot areas such as the South China Sea, the Taiwan Strait and the Sea of Japan.

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Russia’s need to new coalitions

2021/03/20

Strategic Council Online—Opinion: The concurrency of the return of Navalnyto Moscow with the establishment of the Biden administration in the Washington suggests that Democrats are still trying to loan concrete concepts such as democracy and citizenship rights to exert maximum pressure on the present government in Kremlin—an issue which could complement economic pressures on Russia and instigate protests in the country.
Dr. Ahmad Vakhshiteh—Professor of Eurasia National University

Strengthening Marine, Air Power, Britain’s Post-Brexit Strategy

Strengthening Marine, Air Power, Britain’s Post-Brexit Strategy

2020/12/05

Strategic Council Online – One of Britain’s responses to instability in liberal order that, in the aftermath of the World War II and together with the United States, has been its most important advocate and builder, is strategic self-reliance, by strengthening its defense capability and the noteworthy point in the new defense assessment of that country is the shift in orientation and focus on national defense and foreign security around the naval and air forces and establishment of more military bases outside Britain.
Dr. Hossein Mofidi Ahmadi – Researcher on Britain and Europe affairs

Expanse of US-China Confrontations and Tensions

Expanse of US-China Confrontations and Tensions

2020/07/28

Strategic Council Online – The US-China confrontation covers a wide range of issues, including trade and economy, security and military, and political and human rights issues.
Seyed Reza Mirtaher – Expert in Military and Strategic Issues

Reasons for US Military Buildup in South China Sea

Reasons for US Military Buildup in South China Sea

2020/06/30

Strategic Council Online – Developments in recent years in the South China Sea, namely China’s efforts to increase its maritime territory by building artificial islands and claiming ownership of some islands in the sea that have caused some controversy with neighboring countries such as the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia and the like has led the United States, along with its allies Australia and Britain, to increase its military presence in the South China Sea.
Reza Mirtaher – American Affairs Expert

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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.

Iran’s Success in the Narrative Battle in Cyberspace

Iran’s Success in the Narrative Battle in Cyberspace

2026/05/12

SCFR Online – Opinion: In the war between Iran and the United States, the main battlefield was not defined solely in the military domain; rather, the battle of narratives in cyberspace—particularly through memes—reached a decisive level.

The Global Energy Shock Situation and Future Scenarios

The Global Energy Shock Situation and Future Scenarios

2026/05/12

SCFR Online – Opinion: Only one month after the beginning of the Ramadan War, maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz decreased dramatically, with Bloomberg announcing a reduction of 103 vessels; Brent oil prices rose by more than 50 percent, and gasoline prices in the United States increased by 31.4 percent. Additionally, benchmark gas prices in Europe showed a 73.4 percent increase.

Al-Zaydi’s Selection as Prime Minister, The Beginning of a New Chapter in Iraq

Al-Zaydi’s Selection as Prime Minister, The Beginning of a New Chapter in Iraq

2026/05/09

SCFR Online – Note: After approximately five months of political deadlock and institutional confusion, Ali al-Zaydi has finally been selected as Iraq’s Prime Minister. Al-Zaydi’s selection as Prime Minister represents a positive sign of the completion of the government formation process and the beginning of a new phase in Iraqi politics and governance. The emergence of a young, technocratic figure from the third generation of politicians—in a context where the country has been administered by traditional figures for decades—revives hope that Iraq may perhaps distance itself from the repetitive cycle of crises and experience a new path of stability, efficiency, and regional convergence.

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Evolution in NATO’s Attitude towards Asia-Pacific

Evolution in NATO’s Attitude towards Asia-Pacific

2022/07/09

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: The recent NATO meeting in Spain on 29-30 of June 2022, regardless of the fact that it was held during the Ukraine crisis and the approach of the alliance to that crisis, reveals the issue of joining new members and the future direction of the alliance is important for another reason which is the presence of heads of four the Asian countries, namely Australia, South Korea, Japan and New Zealand, in that meeting, which are considered as being among NATO’s global partners. This shows the importance of examining NATO’s attitude towards the Asia-Pacific region.
Mohammad Javad Ghahermani – Expert on China issues

Objectives & Consequences of Security Agreement between China and Solomon Islands

Objectives & Consequences of Security Agreement between China and Solomon Islands

2022/05/28

Strategic Council Online – Interview: Having stated that China’s security agreement with Solomon Islands and opening of the U.S. embassy in the Island, represent strategic developments in the Pacific region and the intensification of conflicts between the U.S. and China in the region, a university professor said:” despite the agreement signed with Solomon Islands was a serious measure to contain Taiwan but war in Ukraine and destruction of the country was an important lesson for countries of Asia – Pacific region that made them cautious.

U.S. Instrumental Use of Human Rights to Exert Pressure on China

U.S. Instrumental Use of Human Rights to Exert Pressure on China

2022/01/10

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Further to Tiananmen Square incidents in 1989 and afterwards, criticism against Beijing’s attitudes in Xinjiang, Tibet, Hong Kong and other regions in China have been among the U.S. pivots of exerting pressure against China. As tensions increased in other fields during the recent years, the U.S. having resorted to human rights issues, attempted to mount pressures against China.
Mohammad Javad Ghahremani, Expert on Asia Affairs

Consequences of the US Competition with Russia & China

Consequences of the US Competition with Russia & China

2021/11/20

Strategic Council Online- Interview: An expert on Asian affairs commented on gaining power of Russia and China and their confrontation with the U.S. and said:” in the light of new changes emanated from the emergence of new powers, the international system has been placed at the threshold of a new era, in which powers like China and Russia are activists in international system and have managed to increase their share of power resources. This has caused for the U.S. a new and of course, serious challenge that can endanger the status of the country”.

Messages and consequences of the confrontation between Russian and American ships in the Sea of Japan

Messages and consequences of the confrontation between Russian and American ships in the Sea of Japan

2021/10/31

Strategic Council Online—Interview: An East Asian affairs expert said on the proximity of the US and Russian naval warships in the Sea of Japan “this move indicates the complication of the situation and developments in East Asia. Military developments in the region have become so numerous that, for the first time since the Cold War, there is a risk of military confrontation between the two sides in hot areas such as the South China Sea, the Taiwan Strait and the Sea of Japan.

Russia’s need to new coalitions

Russia’s need to new coalitions

2021/03/20

Strategic Council Online—Opinion: The concurrency of the return of Navalnyto Moscow with the establishment of the Biden administration in the Washington suggests that Democrats are still trying to loan concrete concepts such as democracy and citizenship rights to exert maximum pressure on the present government in Kremlin—an issue which could complement economic pressures on Russia and instigate protests in the country.
Dr. Ahmad Vakhshiteh—Professor of Eurasia National University

Strengthening Marine, Air Power, Britain’s Post-Brexit Strategy

Strengthening Marine, Air Power, Britain’s Post-Brexit Strategy

2020/12/05

Strategic Council Online – One of Britain’s responses to instability in liberal order that, in the aftermath of the World War II and together with the United States, has been its most important advocate and builder, is strategic self-reliance, by strengthening its defense capability and the noteworthy point in the new defense assessment of that country is the shift in orientation and focus on national defense and foreign security around the naval and air forces and establishment of more military bases outside Britain.
Dr. Hossein Mofidi Ahmadi – Researcher on Britain and Europe affairs

Expanse of US-China Confrontations and Tensions

Expanse of US-China Confrontations and Tensions

2020/07/28

Strategic Council Online – The US-China confrontation covers a wide range of issues, including trade and economy, security and military, and political and human rights issues.
Seyed Reza Mirtaher – Expert in Military and Strategic Issues

Reasons for US Military Buildup in South China Sea

Reasons for US Military Buildup in South China Sea

2020/06/30

Strategic Council Online – Developments in recent years in the South China Sea, namely China’s efforts to increase its maritime territory by building artificial islands and claiming ownership of some islands in the sea that have caused some controversy with neighboring countries such as the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia and the like has led the United States, along with its allies Australia and Britain, to increase its military presence in the South China Sea.
Reza Mirtaher – American Affairs Expert

ÚLTIMAS PUBLICACIONES

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.

Iran’s Success in the Narrative Battle in Cyberspace

Iran’s Success in the Narrative Battle in Cyberspace

2026/05/12

SCFR Online – Opinion: In the war between Iran and the United States, the main battlefield was not defined solely in the military domain; rather, the battle of narratives in cyberspace—particularly through memes—reached a decisive level.

The Global Energy Shock Situation and Future Scenarios

The Global Energy Shock Situation and Future Scenarios

2026/05/12

SCFR Online – Opinion: Only one month after the beginning of the Ramadan War, maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz decreased dramatically, with Bloomberg announcing a reduction of 103 vessels; Brent oil prices rose by more than 50 percent, and gasoline prices in the United States increased by 31.4 percent. Additionally, benchmark gas prices in Europe showed a 73.4 percent increase.

Al-Zaydi’s Selection as Prime Minister, The Beginning of a New Chapter in Iraq

Al-Zaydi’s Selection as Prime Minister, The Beginning of a New Chapter in Iraq

2026/05/09

SCFR Online – Note: After approximately five months of political deadlock and institutional confusion, Ali al-Zaydi has finally been selected as Iraq’s Prime Minister. Al-Zaydi’s selection as Prime Minister represents a positive sign of the completion of the government formation process and the beginning of a new phase in Iraqi politics and governance. The emergence of a young, technocratic figure from the third generation of politicians—in a context where the country has been administered by traditional figures for decades—revives hope that Iraq may perhaps distance itself from the repetitive cycle of crises and experience a new path of stability, efficiency, and regional convergence.

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Evolution in NATO’s Attitude towards Asia-Pacific

Evolution in NATO’s Attitude towards Asia-Pacific

2022/07/09

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: The recent NATO meeting in Spain on 29-30 of June 2022, regardless of the fact that it was held during the Ukraine crisis and the approach of the alliance to that crisis, reveals the issue of joining new members and the future direction of the alliance is important for another reason which is the presence of heads of four the Asian countries, namely Australia, South Korea, Japan and New Zealand, in that meeting, which are considered as being among NATO’s global partners. This shows the importance of examining NATO’s attitude towards the Asia-Pacific region.
Mohammad Javad Ghahermani – Expert on China issues

Objectives & Consequences of Security Agreement between China and Solomon Islands

Objectives & Consequences of Security Agreement between China and Solomon Islands

2022/05/28

Strategic Council Online – Interview: Having stated that China’s security agreement with Solomon Islands and opening of the U.S. embassy in the Island, represent strategic developments in the Pacific region and the intensification of conflicts between the U.S. and China in the region, a university professor said:” despite the agreement signed with Solomon Islands was a serious measure to contain Taiwan but war in Ukraine and destruction of the country was an important lesson for countries of Asia – Pacific region that made them cautious.

U.S. Instrumental Use of Human Rights to Exert Pressure on China

U.S. Instrumental Use of Human Rights to Exert Pressure on China

2022/01/10

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Further to Tiananmen Square incidents in 1989 and afterwards, criticism against Beijing’s attitudes in Xinjiang, Tibet, Hong Kong and other regions in China have been among the U.S. pivots of exerting pressure against China. As tensions increased in other fields during the recent years, the U.S. having resorted to human rights issues, attempted to mount pressures against China.
Mohammad Javad Ghahremani, Expert on Asia Affairs

Consequences of the US Competition with Russia & China

Consequences of the US Competition with Russia & China

2021/11/20

Strategic Council Online- Interview: An expert on Asian affairs commented on gaining power of Russia and China and their confrontation with the U.S. and said:” in the light of new changes emanated from the emergence of new powers, the international system has been placed at the threshold of a new era, in which powers like China and Russia are activists in international system and have managed to increase their share of power resources. This has caused for the U.S. a new and of course, serious challenge that can endanger the status of the country”.

Messages and consequences of the confrontation between Russian and American ships in the Sea of Japan

Messages and consequences of the confrontation between Russian and American ships in the Sea of Japan

2021/10/31

Strategic Council Online—Interview: An East Asian affairs expert said on the proximity of the US and Russian naval warships in the Sea of Japan “this move indicates the complication of the situation and developments in East Asia. Military developments in the region have become so numerous that, for the first time since the Cold War, there is a risk of military confrontation between the two sides in hot areas such as the South China Sea, the Taiwan Strait and the Sea of Japan.

Russia’s need to new coalitions

Russia’s need to new coalitions

2021/03/20

Strategic Council Online—Opinion: The concurrency of the return of Navalnyto Moscow with the establishment of the Biden administration in the Washington suggests that Democrats are still trying to loan concrete concepts such as democracy and citizenship rights to exert maximum pressure on the present government in Kremlin—an issue which could complement economic pressures on Russia and instigate protests in the country.
Dr. Ahmad Vakhshiteh—Professor of Eurasia National University

Strengthening Marine, Air Power, Britain’s Post-Brexit Strategy

Strengthening Marine, Air Power, Britain’s Post-Brexit Strategy

2020/12/05

Strategic Council Online – One of Britain’s responses to instability in liberal order that, in the aftermath of the World War II and together with the United States, has been its most important advocate and builder, is strategic self-reliance, by strengthening its defense capability and the noteworthy point in the new defense assessment of that country is the shift in orientation and focus on national defense and foreign security around the naval and air forces and establishment of more military bases outside Britain.
Dr. Hossein Mofidi Ahmadi – Researcher on Britain and Europe affairs

Expanse of US-China Confrontations and Tensions

Expanse of US-China Confrontations and Tensions

2020/07/28

Strategic Council Online – The US-China confrontation covers a wide range of issues, including trade and economy, security and military, and political and human rights issues.
Seyed Reza Mirtaher – Expert in Military and Strategic Issues

Reasons for US Military Buildup in South China Sea

Reasons for US Military Buildup in South China Sea

2020/06/30

Strategic Council Online – Developments in recent years in the South China Sea, namely China’s efforts to increase its maritime territory by building artificial islands and claiming ownership of some islands in the sea that have caused some controversy with neighboring countries such as the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia and the like has led the United States, along with its allies Australia and Britain, to increase its military presence in the South China Sea.
Reza Mirtaher – American Affairs Expert

ÚLTIMAS PUBLICACIONES

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.

Iran’s Success in the Narrative Battle in Cyberspace

Iran’s Success in the Narrative Battle in Cyberspace

2026/05/12

SCFR Online – Opinion: In the war between Iran and the United States, the main battlefield was not defined solely in the military domain; rather, the battle of narratives in cyberspace—particularly through memes—reached a decisive level.

The Global Energy Shock Situation and Future Scenarios

The Global Energy Shock Situation and Future Scenarios

2026/05/12

SCFR Online – Opinion: Only one month after the beginning of the Ramadan War, maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz decreased dramatically, with Bloomberg announcing a reduction of 103 vessels; Brent oil prices rose by more than 50 percent, and gasoline prices in the United States increased by 31.4 percent. Additionally, benchmark gas prices in Europe showed a 73.4 percent increase.

Al-Zaydi’s Selection as Prime Minister, The Beginning of a New Chapter in Iraq

Al-Zaydi’s Selection as Prime Minister, The Beginning of a New Chapter in Iraq

2026/05/09

SCFR Online – Note: After approximately five months of political deadlock and institutional confusion, Ali al-Zaydi has finally been selected as Iraq’s Prime Minister. Al-Zaydi’s selection as Prime Minister represents a positive sign of the completion of the government formation process and the beginning of a new phase in Iraqi politics and governance. The emergence of a young, technocratic figure from the third generation of politicians—in a context where the country has been administered by traditional figures for decades—revives hope that Iraq may perhaps distance itself from the repetitive cycle of crises and experience a new path of stability, efficiency, and regional convergence.

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