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Caspian Sea Water Level Drop; A Geopolitical Harm for Coastal Countries

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert in geopolitics stated, “The unprecedented drop in the Caspian Sea water level is not only an environmental threat but also a geopolitical alarm bell for Iran and the coastal countries, requiring urgent multilateral cooperation.”

China’s Strategy to Counter the U.S. Effort to Escalate the Taiwan Crisis

Strategic Council Online – Interview: “Any miscalculated move could lead to escalating tensions and uncontrollable crises, but Beijing’s prudence and precise strategies have so far prevented the Taiwan issue from escalating into a crisis similar to that of Ukraine,” said an East Asia analyst.

Iran in the New Eurasian Order

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A geostrategic affairs analyst said: The emerging Eurasian order is not merely an economic plan, but an effort to redefine the global order based on independence, multilateralism, and regional convergence.

The Strategic Consequences of Iraq’s Recent Elections

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An Iraqi affairs analyst stated: Selecting Iraq’s future prime minister, determining foreign policy, and managing the new Baghdad government’s relations with regional countries and the world require internal political consensus following the recent parliamentary elections.

Digital Domain Independence: A Crucial Element for National Security

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A technology sector expert stated: In the era of cyber wars and artificial intelligence, independence in the digital domain has become a critical issue; countries that achieve technological self-sufficiency sooner will shape their future security.

An Analysis of NATO’s Nuclear Exercise

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An international affairs analyst stated that NATO’s recent nuclear deterrence-centered exercise is not a sign of stability, but rather indicates the world’s return to the tense arms race between East and West.

The South Caucasus, A New Front in NATO-Russia Competition

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A Caucasus issues analyst stated that increased cooperation between the Republic of Azerbaijan and NATO, along with Western support for Baku, signifies the formation of a new front of geopolitical competition between NATO and Russia in the South Caucasus.

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An Analysis of Iran’s Strategy in Central Asia and the Caucasus

An Analysis of Iran’s Strategy in Central Asia and the Caucasus

Online Strategic Council – Interview: An international affairs expert stated that Iran, by relying on its geo-economic capacities across various fields, should strive to solidify its position as a bridge connecting the Persian Gulf to Eurasia. However, regional and extra-regional competition for influence in Azerbaijan and Armenia has reached a critical point, where Iran’s security considerations and geopolitical red lines could turn the advancement of a multi-faceted strategy into a real test for the diplomatic apparatus.

Zangezur: A Test for Regional and International Players

Zangezur: A Test for Regional and International Players

Strategic Council Online – Analysis: On the verge of finalizing the Baku-Yerevan peace agreement, the recent remarks by Mnatsakan Safaryan, Armenia’s Deputy Foreign Minister, regarding the potential handover of the “logistical management” of the Zangezur route to a foreign company have pushed the status of this 32-kilometer strip into a critical phase. The discussion of a foreign operator’s involvement coincides with the meeting between Nikol Pashinyan and Ilham Aliyev in Abu Dhabi—a meeting that, according to regional media, primarily focused on this blocked route.

Withdrawal of Russian Forces from South Caucasus; Strategy or Tactic?

Withdrawal of Russian Forces from South Caucasus; Strategy or Tactic?

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on Caucasus affairs said: Following news reports that the Kremlin has implicitly confirmed that Russian peacekeepers are withdrawing from the Nagorno-Karabakh region and taking their weapons and equipment with them, this question is seriously raised: Does Russia want to hand over the South Caucasus region to the West?

The Outlook of Geopolitical Competition Among Major Powers in the Caucasus

The Outlook of Geopolitical Competition Among Major Powers in the Caucasus

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A Caucasus affairs expert said: “If the trend of divergence among regional countries, especially Armenia and Azerbaijan, from Russia accelerates, Russians may show a more serious reaction and even prevent the traditional regional order change using force.”

Opportunities & Challenges of NATO on Its 75th Birthday

Opportunities & Challenges of NATO on Its 75th Birthday

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.

Consequences of the escalation of militarization in the South Caucasus

Consequences of the escalation of militarization in the South Caucasus

Strategic Council Online—Opinion: In recent months, we have seen Armenia and Azerbaijan strengthen new military-security arrangements. The two countries are developing military and security relations and exchanges with European and extra-regional countries within an “escalating process.” Strengthening the weapons arsenals, reviewing membership in some military pacts, and increasing military purchases are among these measures.
Barsam Mohammadi- Expert of regional issues

Can the Middle Corridor Replace the Red Sea Route?

Can the Middle Corridor Replace the Red Sea Route?

Strategic Council Online: The tensions in the Red Sea have made the plan to transfer goods transportation route from the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab Strait to the “Middle Corridor” in the Caucasus the talk of the town.

Objectives & Consequences of China’s Energy Agreement with the Republic of Azerbaijan

Objectives & Consequences of China’s Energy Agreement with the Republic of Azerbaijan

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A researcher of geopolitical affairs considered cooperation in the field of energy as the main priority of relations between Beijing and Baku and stated: The recent agreement between the Republic of Azerbaijan and China, while covering issues related to the import and export of oil and gas and development of new energies, also helps to advance China’s approach in resolving or reducing tensions in the Caucasus.

Analysis of French Role in Developments of the Caucasus Region

France, with a Cautious Approach, a Forerunner of the EU Policy towards Baku

Strategic Council Online—Interview: An expert on European affairs stated that the institutional actions of the European Union against the Republic of Azerbaijan are followed cautiously, and saying that, on the one hand, the European Union does not want to act passively regarding the Caucasus issues, but on the other hand, Europe’s need for this country’s gas has caused it to take cautious steps regarding the sending of military equipment to Armenia, and in this regard, all the military equipment that was made in the agreement between France and Armenia has not been sent. Only defense systems, which are very cautious and more limited than the previous agreement, have been sent.

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Caspian Sea Water Level Drop; A Geopolitical Harm for Coastal Countries

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert in geopolitics stated, “The unprecedented drop in the Caspian Sea water level is not only an environmental threat but also a geopolitical alarm bell for Iran and the coastal countries, requiring urgent multilateral cooperation.”

China’s Strategy to Counter the U.S. Effort to Escalate the Taiwan Crisis

Strategic Council Online – Interview: “Any miscalculated move could lead to escalating tensions and uncontrollable crises, but Beijing’s prudence and precise strategies have so far prevented the Taiwan issue from escalating into a crisis similar to that of Ukraine,” said an East Asia analyst.

Iran in the New Eurasian Order

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A geostrategic affairs analyst said: The emerging Eurasian order is not merely an economic plan, but an effort to redefine the global order based on independence, multilateralism, and regional convergence.

The Strategic Consequences of Iraq’s Recent Elections

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An Iraqi affairs analyst stated: Selecting Iraq’s future prime minister, determining foreign policy, and managing the new Baghdad government’s relations with regional countries and the world require internal political consensus following the recent parliamentary elections.

Digital Domain Independence: A Crucial Element for National Security

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A technology sector expert stated: In the era of cyber wars and artificial intelligence, independence in the digital domain has become a critical issue; countries that achieve technological self-sufficiency sooner will shape their future security.

An Analysis of NATO’s Nuclear Exercise

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An international affairs analyst stated that NATO’s recent nuclear deterrence-centered exercise is not a sign of stability, but rather indicates the world’s return to the tense arms race between East and West.

The South Caucasus, A New Front in NATO-Russia Competition

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A Caucasus issues analyst stated that increased cooperation between the Republic of Azerbaijan and NATO, along with Western support for Baku, signifies the formation of a new front of geopolitical competition between NATO and Russia in the South Caucasus.

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An Analysis of Iran’s Strategy in Central Asia and the Caucasus

An Analysis of Iran’s Strategy in Central Asia and the Caucasus

Online Strategic Council – Interview: An international affairs expert stated that Iran, by relying on its geo-economic capacities across various fields, should strive to solidify its position as a bridge connecting the Persian Gulf to Eurasia. However, regional and extra-regional competition for influence in Azerbaijan and Armenia has reached a critical point, where Iran’s security considerations and geopolitical red lines could turn the advancement of a multi-faceted strategy into a real test for the diplomatic apparatus.

Zangezur: A Test for Regional and International Players

Zangezur: A Test for Regional and International Players

Strategic Council Online – Analysis: On the verge of finalizing the Baku-Yerevan peace agreement, the recent remarks by Mnatsakan Safaryan, Armenia’s Deputy Foreign Minister, regarding the potential handover of the “logistical management” of the Zangezur route to a foreign company have pushed the status of this 32-kilometer strip into a critical phase. The discussion of a foreign operator’s involvement coincides with the meeting between Nikol Pashinyan and Ilham Aliyev in Abu Dhabi—a meeting that, according to regional media, primarily focused on this blocked route.

Withdrawal of Russian Forces from South Caucasus; Strategy or Tactic?

Withdrawal of Russian Forces from South Caucasus; Strategy or Tactic?

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on Caucasus affairs said: Following news reports that the Kremlin has implicitly confirmed that Russian peacekeepers are withdrawing from the Nagorno-Karabakh region and taking their weapons and equipment with them, this question is seriously raised: Does Russia want to hand over the South Caucasus region to the West?

The Outlook of Geopolitical Competition Among Major Powers in the Caucasus

The Outlook of Geopolitical Competition Among Major Powers in the Caucasus

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A Caucasus affairs expert said: “If the trend of divergence among regional countries, especially Armenia and Azerbaijan, from Russia accelerates, Russians may show a more serious reaction and even prevent the traditional regional order change using force.”

Opportunities & Challenges of NATO on Its 75th Birthday

Opportunities & Challenges of NATO on Its 75th Birthday

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.

Consequences of the escalation of militarization in the South Caucasus

Consequences of the escalation of militarization in the South Caucasus

Strategic Council Online—Opinion: In recent months, we have seen Armenia and Azerbaijan strengthen new military-security arrangements. The two countries are developing military and security relations and exchanges with European and extra-regional countries within an “escalating process.” Strengthening the weapons arsenals, reviewing membership in some military pacts, and increasing military purchases are among these measures.
Barsam Mohammadi- Expert of regional issues

Can the Middle Corridor Replace the Red Sea Route?

Can the Middle Corridor Replace the Red Sea Route?

Strategic Council Online: The tensions in the Red Sea have made the plan to transfer goods transportation route from the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab Strait to the “Middle Corridor” in the Caucasus the talk of the town.

Objectives & Consequences of China’s Energy Agreement with the Republic of Azerbaijan

Objectives & Consequences of China’s Energy Agreement with the Republic of Azerbaijan

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A researcher of geopolitical affairs considered cooperation in the field of energy as the main priority of relations between Beijing and Baku and stated: The recent agreement between the Republic of Azerbaijan and China, while covering issues related to the import and export of oil and gas and development of new energies, also helps to advance China’s approach in resolving or reducing tensions in the Caucasus.

Analysis of French Role in Developments of the Caucasus Region

France, with a Cautious Approach, a Forerunner of the EU Policy towards Baku

Strategic Council Online—Interview: An expert on European affairs stated that the institutional actions of the European Union against the Republic of Azerbaijan are followed cautiously, and saying that, on the one hand, the European Union does not want to act passively regarding the Caucasus issues, but on the other hand, Europe’s need for this country’s gas has caused it to take cautious steps regarding the sending of military equipment to Armenia, and in this regard, all the military equipment that was made in the agreement between France and Armenia has not been sent. Only defense systems, which are very cautious and more limited than the previous agreement, have been sent.

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An Analysis of Iran’s Strategy in Central Asia and the Caucasus

An Analysis of Iran’s Strategy in Central Asia and the Caucasus

Online Strategic Council – Interview: An international affairs expert stated that Iran, by relying on its geo-economic capacities across various fields, should strive to solidify its position as a bridge connecting the Persian Gulf to Eurasia. However, regional and extra-regional competition for influence in Azerbaijan and Armenia has reached a critical point, where Iran’s security considerations and geopolitical red lines could turn the advancement of a multi-faceted strategy into a real test for the diplomatic apparatus.

Zangezur: A Test for Regional and International Players

Zangezur: A Test for Regional and International Players

Strategic Council Online – Analysis: On the verge of finalizing the Baku-Yerevan peace agreement, the recent remarks by Mnatsakan Safaryan, Armenia’s Deputy Foreign Minister, regarding the potential handover of the “logistical management” of the Zangezur route to a foreign company have pushed the status of this 32-kilometer strip into a critical phase. The discussion of a foreign operator’s involvement coincides with the meeting between Nikol Pashinyan and Ilham Aliyev in Abu Dhabi—a meeting that, according to regional media, primarily focused on this blocked route.

Withdrawal of Russian Forces from South Caucasus; Strategy or Tactic?

Withdrawal of Russian Forces from South Caucasus; Strategy or Tactic?

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on Caucasus affairs said: Following news reports that the Kremlin has implicitly confirmed that Russian peacekeepers are withdrawing from the Nagorno-Karabakh region and taking their weapons and equipment with them, this question is seriously raised: Does Russia want to hand over the South Caucasus region to the West?

The Outlook of Geopolitical Competition Among Major Powers in the Caucasus

The Outlook of Geopolitical Competition Among Major Powers in the Caucasus

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A Caucasus affairs expert said: “If the trend of divergence among regional countries, especially Armenia and Azerbaijan, from Russia accelerates, Russians may show a more serious reaction and even prevent the traditional regional order change using force.”

Opportunities & Challenges of NATO on Its 75th Birthday

Opportunities & Challenges of NATO on Its 75th Birthday

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.

Consequences of the escalation of militarization in the South Caucasus

Consequences of the escalation of militarization in the South Caucasus

Strategic Council Online—Opinion: In recent months, we have seen Armenia and Azerbaijan strengthen new military-security arrangements. The two countries are developing military and security relations and exchanges with European and extra-regional countries within an “escalating process.” Strengthening the weapons arsenals, reviewing membership in some military pacts, and increasing military purchases are among these measures.
Barsam Mohammadi- Expert of regional issues

Can the Middle Corridor Replace the Red Sea Route?

Can the Middle Corridor Replace the Red Sea Route?

Strategic Council Online: The tensions in the Red Sea have made the plan to transfer goods transportation route from the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab Strait to the “Middle Corridor” in the Caucasus the talk of the town.

Objectives & Consequences of China’s Energy Agreement with the Republic of Azerbaijan

Objectives & Consequences of China’s Energy Agreement with the Republic of Azerbaijan

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A researcher of geopolitical affairs considered cooperation in the field of energy as the main priority of relations between Beijing and Baku and stated: The recent agreement between the Republic of Azerbaijan and China, while covering issues related to the import and export of oil and gas and development of new energies, also helps to advance China’s approach in resolving or reducing tensions in the Caucasus.

Analysis of French Role in Developments of the Caucasus Region

France, with a Cautious Approach, a Forerunner of the EU Policy towards Baku

Strategic Council Online—Interview: An expert on European affairs stated that the institutional actions of the European Union against the Republic of Azerbaijan are followed cautiously, and saying that, on the one hand, the European Union does not want to act passively regarding the Caucasus issues, but on the other hand, Europe’s need for this country’s gas has caused it to take cautious steps regarding the sending of military equipment to Armenia, and in this regard, all the military equipment that was made in the agreement between France and Armenia has not been sent. Only defense systems, which are very cautious and more limited than the previous agreement, have been sent.

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Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert in geopolitics stated, “The unprecedented drop in the Caspian Sea water level is not only an environmental threat but also a geopolitical alarm bell for Iran and the coastal countries, requiring urgent multilateral cooperation.”

China’s Strategy to Counter the U.S. Effort to Escalate the Taiwan Crisis

Strategic Council Online – Interview: “Any miscalculated move could lead to escalating tensions and uncontrollable crises, but Beijing’s prudence and precise strategies have so far prevented the Taiwan issue from escalating into a crisis similar to that of Ukraine,” said an East Asia analyst.

Iran in the New Eurasian Order

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A geostrategic affairs analyst said: The emerging Eurasian order is not merely an economic plan, but an effort to redefine the global order based on independence, multilateralism, and regional convergence.

The Strategic Consequences of Iraq’s Recent Elections

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An Iraqi affairs analyst stated: Selecting Iraq’s future prime minister, determining foreign policy, and managing the new Baghdad government’s relations with regional countries and the world require internal political consensus following the recent parliamentary elections.

Digital Domain Independence: A Crucial Element for National Security

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A technology sector expert stated: In the era of cyber wars and artificial intelligence, independence in the digital domain has become a critical issue; countries that achieve technological self-sufficiency sooner will shape their future security.

An Analysis of NATO’s Nuclear Exercise

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An international affairs analyst stated that NATO’s recent nuclear deterrence-centered exercise is not a sign of stability, but rather indicates the world’s return to the tense arms race between East and West.

The South Caucasus, A New Front in NATO-Russia Competition

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An Analysis of Iran’s Strategy in Central Asia and the Caucasus

An Analysis of Iran’s Strategy in Central Asia and the Caucasus

Online Strategic Council – Interview: An international affairs expert stated that Iran, by relying on its geo-economic capacities across various fields, should strive to solidify its position as a bridge connecting the Persian Gulf to Eurasia. However, regional and extra-regional competition for influence in Azerbaijan and Armenia has reached a critical point, where Iran’s security considerations and geopolitical red lines could turn the advancement of a multi-faceted strategy into a real test for the diplomatic apparatus.

Zangezur: A Test for Regional and International Players

Zangezur: A Test for Regional and International Players

Strategic Council Online – Analysis: On the verge of finalizing the Baku-Yerevan peace agreement, the recent remarks by Mnatsakan Safaryan, Armenia’s Deputy Foreign Minister, regarding the potential handover of the “logistical management” of the Zangezur route to a foreign company have pushed the status of this 32-kilometer strip into a critical phase. The discussion of a foreign operator’s involvement coincides with the meeting between Nikol Pashinyan and Ilham Aliyev in Abu Dhabi—a meeting that, according to regional media, primarily focused on this blocked route.

Withdrawal of Russian Forces from South Caucasus; Strategy or Tactic?

Withdrawal of Russian Forces from South Caucasus; Strategy or Tactic?

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on Caucasus affairs said: Following news reports that the Kremlin has implicitly confirmed that Russian peacekeepers are withdrawing from the Nagorno-Karabakh region and taking their weapons and equipment with them, this question is seriously raised: Does Russia want to hand over the South Caucasus region to the West?

The Outlook of Geopolitical Competition Among Major Powers in the Caucasus

The Outlook of Geopolitical Competition Among Major Powers in the Caucasus

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A Caucasus affairs expert said: “If the trend of divergence among regional countries, especially Armenia and Azerbaijan, from Russia accelerates, Russians may show a more serious reaction and even prevent the traditional regional order change using force.”

Opportunities & Challenges of NATO on Its 75th Birthday

Opportunities & Challenges of NATO on Its 75th Birthday

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.

Consequences of the escalation of militarization in the South Caucasus

Consequences of the escalation of militarization in the South Caucasus

Strategic Council Online—Opinion: In recent months, we have seen Armenia and Azerbaijan strengthen new military-security arrangements. The two countries are developing military and security relations and exchanges with European and extra-regional countries within an “escalating process.” Strengthening the weapons arsenals, reviewing membership in some military pacts, and increasing military purchases are among these measures.
Barsam Mohammadi- Expert of regional issues

Can the Middle Corridor Replace the Red Sea Route?

Can the Middle Corridor Replace the Red Sea Route?

Strategic Council Online: The tensions in the Red Sea have made the plan to transfer goods transportation route from the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab Strait to the “Middle Corridor” in the Caucasus the talk of the town.

Objectives & Consequences of China’s Energy Agreement with the Republic of Azerbaijan

Objectives & Consequences of China’s Energy Agreement with the Republic of Azerbaijan

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A researcher of geopolitical affairs considered cooperation in the field of energy as the main priority of relations between Beijing and Baku and stated: The recent agreement between the Republic of Azerbaijan and China, while covering issues related to the import and export of oil and gas and development of new energies, also helps to advance China’s approach in resolving or reducing tensions in the Caucasus.

Analysis of French Role in Developments of the Caucasus Region

France, with a Cautious Approach, a Forerunner of the EU Policy towards Baku

Strategic Council Online—Interview: An expert on European affairs stated that the institutional actions of the European Union against the Republic of Azerbaijan are followed cautiously, and saying that, on the one hand, the European Union does not want to act passively regarding the Caucasus issues, but on the other hand, Europe’s need for this country’s gas has caused it to take cautious steps regarding the sending of military equipment to Armenia, and in this regard, all the military equipment that was made in the agreement between France and Armenia has not been sent. Only defense systems, which are very cautious and more limited than the previous agreement, have been sent.

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Caspian Sea Water Level Drop; A Geopolitical Harm for Coastal Countries

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert in geopolitics stated, “The unprecedented drop in the Caspian Sea water level is not only an environmental threat but also a geopolitical alarm bell for Iran and the coastal countries, requiring urgent multilateral cooperation.”

China’s Strategy to Counter the U.S. Effort to Escalate the Taiwan Crisis

Strategic Council Online – Interview: “Any miscalculated move could lead to escalating tensions and uncontrollable crises, but Beijing’s prudence and precise strategies have so far prevented the Taiwan issue from escalating into a crisis similar to that of Ukraine,” said an East Asia analyst.

Iran in the New Eurasian Order

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A geostrategic affairs analyst said: The emerging Eurasian order is not merely an economic plan, but an effort to redefine the global order based on independence, multilateralism, and regional convergence.

The Strategic Consequences of Iraq’s Recent Elections

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An Iraqi affairs analyst stated: Selecting Iraq’s future prime minister, determining foreign policy, and managing the new Baghdad government’s relations with regional countries and the world require internal political consensus following the recent parliamentary elections.

Digital Domain Independence: A Crucial Element for National Security

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A technology sector expert stated: In the era of cyber wars and artificial intelligence, independence in the digital domain has become a critical issue; countries that achieve technological self-sufficiency sooner will shape their future security.

An Analysis of NATO’s Nuclear Exercise

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An international affairs analyst stated that NATO’s recent nuclear deterrence-centered exercise is not a sign of stability, but rather indicates the world’s return to the tense arms race between East and West.

The South Caucasus, A New Front in NATO-Russia Competition

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A Caucasus issues analyst stated that increased cooperation between the Republic of Azerbaijan and NATO, along with Western support for Baku, signifies the formation of a new front of geopolitical competition between NATO and Russia in the South Caucasus.

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An Analysis of Iran’s Strategy in Central Asia and the Caucasus

An Analysis of Iran’s Strategy in Central Asia and the Caucasus

Online Strategic Council – Interview: An international affairs expert stated that Iran, by relying on its geo-economic capacities across various fields, should strive to solidify its position as a bridge connecting the Persian Gulf to Eurasia. However, regional and extra-regional competition for influence in Azerbaijan and Armenia has reached a critical point, where Iran’s security considerations and geopolitical red lines could turn the advancement of a multi-faceted strategy into a real test for the diplomatic apparatus.

Zangezur: A Test for Regional and International Players

Zangezur: A Test for Regional and International Players

Strategic Council Online – Analysis: On the verge of finalizing the Baku-Yerevan peace agreement, the recent remarks by Mnatsakan Safaryan, Armenia’s Deputy Foreign Minister, regarding the potential handover of the “logistical management” of the Zangezur route to a foreign company have pushed the status of this 32-kilometer strip into a critical phase. The discussion of a foreign operator’s involvement coincides with the meeting between Nikol Pashinyan and Ilham Aliyev in Abu Dhabi—a meeting that, according to regional media, primarily focused on this blocked route.

Withdrawal of Russian Forces from South Caucasus; Strategy or Tactic?

Withdrawal of Russian Forces from South Caucasus; Strategy or Tactic?

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on Caucasus affairs said: Following news reports that the Kremlin has implicitly confirmed that Russian peacekeepers are withdrawing from the Nagorno-Karabakh region and taking their weapons and equipment with them, this question is seriously raised: Does Russia want to hand over the South Caucasus region to the West?

The Outlook of Geopolitical Competition Among Major Powers in the Caucasus

The Outlook of Geopolitical Competition Among Major Powers in the Caucasus

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A Caucasus affairs expert said: “If the trend of divergence among regional countries, especially Armenia and Azerbaijan, from Russia accelerates, Russians may show a more serious reaction and even prevent the traditional regional order change using force.”

Opportunities & Challenges of NATO on Its 75th Birthday

Opportunities & Challenges of NATO on Its 75th Birthday

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.

Consequences of the escalation of militarization in the South Caucasus

Consequences of the escalation of militarization in the South Caucasus

Strategic Council Online—Opinion: In recent months, we have seen Armenia and Azerbaijan strengthen new military-security arrangements. The two countries are developing military and security relations and exchanges with European and extra-regional countries within an “escalating process.” Strengthening the weapons arsenals, reviewing membership in some military pacts, and increasing military purchases are among these measures.
Barsam Mohammadi- Expert of regional issues

Can the Middle Corridor Replace the Red Sea Route?

Can the Middle Corridor Replace the Red Sea Route?

Strategic Council Online: The tensions in the Red Sea have made the plan to transfer goods transportation route from the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab Strait to the “Middle Corridor” in the Caucasus the talk of the town.

Objectives & Consequences of China’s Energy Agreement with the Republic of Azerbaijan

Objectives & Consequences of China’s Energy Agreement with the Republic of Azerbaijan

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A researcher of geopolitical affairs considered cooperation in the field of energy as the main priority of relations between Beijing and Baku and stated: The recent agreement between the Republic of Azerbaijan and China, while covering issues related to the import and export of oil and gas and development of new energies, also helps to advance China’s approach in resolving or reducing tensions in the Caucasus.

Analysis of French Role in Developments of the Caucasus Region

France, with a Cautious Approach, a Forerunner of the EU Policy towards Baku

Strategic Council Online—Interview: An expert on European affairs stated that the institutional actions of the European Union against the Republic of Azerbaijan are followed cautiously, and saying that, on the one hand, the European Union does not want to act passively regarding the Caucasus issues, but on the other hand, Europe’s need for this country’s gas has caused it to take cautious steps regarding the sending of military equipment to Armenia, and in this regard, all the military equipment that was made in the agreement between France and Armenia has not been sent. Only defense systems, which are very cautious and more limited than the previous agreement, have been sent.

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Caspian Sea Water Level Drop; A Geopolitical Harm for Coastal Countries

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert in geopolitics stated, “The unprecedented drop in the Caspian Sea water level is not only an environmental threat but also a geopolitical alarm bell for Iran and the coastal countries, requiring urgent multilateral cooperation.”

China’s Strategy to Counter the U.S. Effort to Escalate the Taiwan Crisis

Strategic Council Online – Interview: “Any miscalculated move could lead to escalating tensions and uncontrollable crises, but Beijing’s prudence and precise strategies have so far prevented the Taiwan issue from escalating into a crisis similar to that of Ukraine,” said an East Asia analyst.

Iran in the New Eurasian Order

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A geostrategic affairs analyst said: The emerging Eurasian order is not merely an economic plan, but an effort to redefine the global order based on independence, multilateralism, and regional convergence.

The Strategic Consequences of Iraq’s Recent Elections

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An Iraqi affairs analyst stated: Selecting Iraq’s future prime minister, determining foreign policy, and managing the new Baghdad government’s relations with regional countries and the world require internal political consensus following the recent parliamentary elections.

Digital Domain Independence: A Crucial Element for National Security

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A technology sector expert stated: In the era of cyber wars and artificial intelligence, independence in the digital domain has become a critical issue; countries that achieve technological self-sufficiency sooner will shape their future security.

An Analysis of NATO’s Nuclear Exercise

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An international affairs analyst stated that NATO’s recent nuclear deterrence-centered exercise is not a sign of stability, but rather indicates the world’s return to the tense arms race between East and West.

The South Caucasus, A New Front in NATO-Russia Competition

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