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Zionist Regime’s Post-War Map for Gaza

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on Middle East issues said: After nearly 150 days have passed since the attacks of Israeli planes on Gaza and the unprecedented genocide in this city, regional and international efforts to end the Gaza crisis have intensified.

Reasons for Inaction & Inefficiency of Intl Organizations in Providing Aid to Gaza

Strategic Council Online: An expert on regional issues said: With the start of the Gaza war, many major powers and international organizations not only did not take honest action to support the defenseless Palestinian people, but instead, with their support for the actions of the Zionist regime, they caused their crimes to increase over the past five months.

France and the Two-State Solution in Occupied Territories

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on regional issues said: The announcement of France’s agreement with the formation of two states in the Occupied Territories is a measure to raise the international image of France and reduce domestic pressure on the Macron government for inaction against the Israeli crimes in Gaza.

The Prospect of US Military Withdrawal from Iraq

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Although most currents, politicians and even ordinary people in Iraq call for withdrawal of American military forces from their country, there are sometimes differences of opinion regarding the time of this withdrawal. On the one hand, Mohammad Shia al-Sudani, the Prime Minister of Iraq, is very serious in demanding the withdrawal of American troops from Iraq. Still, he wants to achieve this goal through “negotiation and political deal”. On the other hand, the Iraqi Resistance groups want the Americans to leave this country as soon as possible. The American side is also talking about a military withdrawal from Iraq in the next three years.

Russia’s Multifaceted Relations with Neighbors

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An international affairs expert said: After Russia attacked Ukraine two years ago, the country’s relations with some of its European neighbors were severely disturbed in such a way that a clear future cannot be imagined for it.

Solution to Get Out of FATF Blacklist and Get Rid of Its Heavy Costs?

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: The Financial Action Task Force, FATF, announced on Friday, February 23, that the name of the Islamic Republic of Iran remains on the “blacklist” of this international organization. A decision that was not unexpected for the authorities of our country. According to the Governor of the Central Bank of Iran, one day before the release of the FATF statement, due to the current sanctions, Iran is looking for its own FATF, as it uses other tools instead of SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications). On this basis, it seems that while the United Arab Emirates and Lebanon were removed from the “Grey List” of FATF in the previous reviews in June 2024, the Islamic Republic of Iran is not trying to be exempted from the blacklist. But what kind of organization is FATF, and why are some in Iran against joining it? And what is the way out of this situation?

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European Union

Organizing Immigration Issue, Cause of Escalation of Divergence in EU

Organizing Immigration Issue, Cause of Escalation of Divergence in EU

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on European affairs stated that the European Union is faced with the challenge of conflict in some different opinions and policies among member countries, which can affect the overall approach to immigration in Europe. She noted that when the member states follow different paths, the principle of solidarity and cooperation of the Union is distorted and can challenge the unity of the Union.

Russia waits for subsequent elections in Armenia

Russia waits for subsequent elections in Armenia

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on Russia and Caucasus affairs, saying that Russia does not accept the performance of Pashinyan’s government and will not take the measures that are expected to support his government, emphasized Tensions in the relations between Moscow and Yerevan are not long-term and Russia is waiting for the changes it expects to be made in the next Armenian elections and in the management of that country a new team to come to power, which, if it does not have a close relationship with Russia, at least will not be a supporter of the West. Now, Russia is trying to work with Pashinyan’s opposition factions in Armenia.

Forecast of European Gas Supply & Demand Situation in Coming Winter

Forecast of European Gas Supply & Demand Situation in Coming Winter

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

Impacts of Refugee Crisis on EU’s future

Impacts of Refugee Crisis on EU’s future

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.

Challenges of Turkey’s EU Membership

Challenges of Turkey’s EU Membership

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Members of the European Parliament recently criticized Turkey’s approach towards Russia and the country’s non-compliance with Moscow’s sanctions, lack of restricting Russian media amid that country’s special military operations in Ukraine, strengthening trade relations with Russia, Turkey’s hosting Russian citizens and Ankara’s refrain from joining European sanctions against Russia. In its report, the European Parliament expressed concern over Turkey’s decreasing alignment with the foreign and defense policy of the European Union. From the point of view of the European Parliament, Ankara and Brussels should find other ways for cooperation other than Turkey’s accession to the European Union because accession is not possible at present.
Mahmoud Fazeli – International affairs analyst

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

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

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 Causes of Chain Coups in Africa

Analysis of Causes of Chain Coups in Africa

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on African affairs emphasized: Developments in Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali showed that the colonial power of France has weakened and the policies of the Macron government have failed to find a solution in Africa. Today, the Elysee Palace has concluded that they should reconsider their African policies and, as a result, even the European Union is forced to rethink their behavior and methods by examining the reasons for the failure of the policies of European countries in Africa.

Greece; Europe’s Important Economic, Transportation, Strategic Gateway for India

Greece; Europe’s Important Economic, Transportation, Strategic Gateway for India

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: During the visit of the Indian Prime Minister Modi to Greece, which is considered the first visit of the prime minister of that country after 1983, topics such as the gradual improvement of bilateral relations with Greece and a broad framework of bilateral cooperation focusing on the economic, tourism, agriculture, and defense sectors, establishing direct flights between the two countries and climate changes were discussed. Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis considers India a factor of peace and security and a bridge of cooperation between the three continents, considers this trip a “turning point,” and hopes that the relations will be upgraded to a “strategic partnership.” He has announced that the target of the conservative Greek government is to double the value of trade between the two countries in the next four years.
Mahmoud Fazeli – International affairs analyst

Challenges, Prospects of the Eastern Mediterranean Natural Gas Pipeline Project

Challenges, Prospects of the Eastern Mediterranean Natural Gas Pipeline Project

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Although the United States withdrew its support for the ambitious 2,000-kilometer Eastern Mediterranean natural gas pipeline project, known as EastMed, about a year and a half ago, its consortium known as Posidon, which consists of “Depa,” the operator of Greek Gas Network and “Edison” Energy Group, continues its engineering studies which are expected to be completed by the end of 2023.
Mahmoud Fazeli – International affairs analyst

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Zionist Regime’s Post-War Map for Gaza

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on Middle East issues said: After nearly 150 days have passed since the attacks of Israeli planes on Gaza and the unprecedented genocide in this city, regional and international efforts to end the Gaza crisis have intensified.

Reasons for Inaction & Inefficiency of Intl Organizations in Providing Aid to Gaza

Strategic Council Online: An expert on regional issues said: With the start of the Gaza war, many major powers and international organizations not only did not take honest action to support the defenseless Palestinian people, but instead, with their support for the actions of the Zionist regime, they caused their crimes to increase over the past five months.

France and the Two-State Solution in Occupied Territories

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on regional issues said: The announcement of France’s agreement with the formation of two states in the Occupied Territories is a measure to raise the international image of France and reduce domestic pressure on the Macron government for inaction against the Israeli crimes in Gaza.

The Prospect of US Military Withdrawal from Iraq

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Although most currents, politicians and even ordinary people in Iraq call for withdrawal of American military forces from their country, there are sometimes differences of opinion regarding the time of this withdrawal. On the one hand, Mohammad Shia al-Sudani, the Prime Minister of Iraq, is very serious in demanding the withdrawal of American troops from Iraq. Still, he wants to achieve this goal through “negotiation and political deal”. On the other hand, the Iraqi Resistance groups want the Americans to leave this country as soon as possible. The American side is also talking about a military withdrawal from Iraq in the next three years.

Russia’s Multifaceted Relations with Neighbors

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An international affairs expert said: After Russia attacked Ukraine two years ago, the country’s relations with some of its European neighbors were severely disturbed in such a way that a clear future cannot be imagined for it.

Solution to Get Out of FATF Blacklist and Get Rid of Its Heavy Costs?

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: The Financial Action Task Force, FATF, announced on Friday, February 23, that the name of the Islamic Republic of Iran remains on the “blacklist” of this international organization. A decision that was not unexpected for the authorities of our country. According to the Governor of the Central Bank of Iran, one day before the release of the FATF statement, due to the current sanctions, Iran is looking for its own FATF, as it uses other tools instead of SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications). On this basis, it seems that while the United Arab Emirates and Lebanon were removed from the “Grey List” of FATF in the previous reviews in June 2024, the Islamic Republic of Iran is not trying to be exempted from the blacklist. But what kind of organization is FATF, and why are some in Iran against joining it? And what is the way out of this situation?

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European Union

Organizing Immigration Issue, Cause of Escalation of Divergence in EU

Organizing Immigration Issue, Cause of Escalation of Divergence in EU

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on European affairs stated that the European Union is faced with the challenge of conflict in some different opinions and policies among member countries, which can affect the overall approach to immigration in Europe. She noted that when the member states follow different paths, the principle of solidarity and cooperation of the Union is distorted and can challenge the unity of the Union.

Russia waits for subsequent elections in Armenia

Russia waits for subsequent elections in Armenia

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on Russia and Caucasus affairs, saying that Russia does not accept the performance of Pashinyan’s government and will not take the measures that are expected to support his government, emphasized Tensions in the relations between Moscow and Yerevan are not long-term and Russia is waiting for the changes it expects to be made in the next Armenian elections and in the management of that country a new team to come to power, which, if it does not have a close relationship with Russia, at least will not be a supporter of the West. Now, Russia is trying to work with Pashinyan’s opposition factions in Armenia.

Forecast of European Gas Supply & Demand Situation in Coming Winter

Forecast of European Gas Supply & Demand Situation in Coming Winter

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

Impacts of Refugee Crisis on EU’s future

Impacts of Refugee Crisis on EU’s future

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.

Challenges of Turkey’s EU Membership

Challenges of Turkey’s EU Membership

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Members of the European Parliament recently criticized Turkey’s approach towards Russia and the country’s non-compliance with Moscow’s sanctions, lack of restricting Russian media amid that country’s special military operations in Ukraine, strengthening trade relations with Russia, Turkey’s hosting Russian citizens and Ankara’s refrain from joining European sanctions against Russia. In its report, the European Parliament expressed concern over Turkey’s decreasing alignment with the foreign and defense policy of the European Union. From the point of view of the European Parliament, Ankara and Brussels should find other ways for cooperation other than Turkey’s accession to the European Union because accession is not possible at present.
Mahmoud Fazeli – International affairs analyst

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

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

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 Causes of Chain Coups in Africa

Analysis of Causes of Chain Coups in Africa

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on African affairs emphasized: Developments in Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali showed that the colonial power of France has weakened and the policies of the Macron government have failed to find a solution in Africa. Today, the Elysee Palace has concluded that they should reconsider their African policies and, as a result, even the European Union is forced to rethink their behavior and methods by examining the reasons for the failure of the policies of European countries in Africa.

Greece; Europe’s Important Economic, Transportation, Strategic Gateway for India

Greece; Europe’s Important Economic, Transportation, Strategic Gateway for India

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: During the visit of the Indian Prime Minister Modi to Greece, which is considered the first visit of the prime minister of that country after 1983, topics such as the gradual improvement of bilateral relations with Greece and a broad framework of bilateral cooperation focusing on the economic, tourism, agriculture, and defense sectors, establishing direct flights between the two countries and climate changes were discussed. Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis considers India a factor of peace and security and a bridge of cooperation between the three continents, considers this trip a “turning point,” and hopes that the relations will be upgraded to a “strategic partnership.” He has announced that the target of the conservative Greek government is to double the value of trade between the two countries in the next four years.
Mahmoud Fazeli – International affairs analyst

Challenges, Prospects of the Eastern Mediterranean Natural Gas Pipeline Project

Challenges, Prospects of the Eastern Mediterranean Natural Gas Pipeline Project

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Although the United States withdrew its support for the ambitious 2,000-kilometer Eastern Mediterranean natural gas pipeline project, known as EastMed, about a year and a half ago, its consortium known as Posidon, which consists of “Depa,” the operator of Greek Gas Network and “Edison” Energy Group, continues its engineering studies which are expected to be completed by the end of 2023.
Mahmoud Fazeli – International affairs analyst

European Union

Organizing Immigration Issue, Cause of Escalation of Divergence in EU

Organizing Immigration Issue, Cause of Escalation of Divergence in EU

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on European affairs stated that the European Union is faced with the challenge of conflict in some different opinions and policies among member countries, which can affect the overall approach to immigration in Europe. She noted that when the member states follow different paths, the principle of solidarity and cooperation of the Union is distorted and can challenge the unity of the Union.

Russia waits for subsequent elections in Armenia

Russia waits for subsequent elections in Armenia

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on Russia and Caucasus affairs, saying that Russia does not accept the performance of Pashinyan’s government and will not take the measures that are expected to support his government, emphasized Tensions in the relations between Moscow and Yerevan are not long-term and Russia is waiting for the changes it expects to be made in the next Armenian elections and in the management of that country a new team to come to power, which, if it does not have a close relationship with Russia, at least will not be a supporter of the West. Now, Russia is trying to work with Pashinyan’s opposition factions in Armenia.

Forecast of European Gas Supply & Demand Situation in Coming Winter

Forecast of European Gas Supply & Demand Situation in Coming Winter

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

Impacts of Refugee Crisis on EU’s future

Impacts of Refugee Crisis on EU’s future

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.

Challenges of Turkey’s EU Membership

Challenges of Turkey’s EU Membership

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Members of the European Parliament recently criticized Turkey’s approach towards Russia and the country’s non-compliance with Moscow’s sanctions, lack of restricting Russian media amid that country’s special military operations in Ukraine, strengthening trade relations with Russia, Turkey’s hosting Russian citizens and Ankara’s refrain from joining European sanctions against Russia. In its report, the European Parliament expressed concern over Turkey’s decreasing alignment with the foreign and defense policy of the European Union. From the point of view of the European Parliament, Ankara and Brussels should find other ways for cooperation other than Turkey’s accession to the European Union because accession is not possible at present.
Mahmoud Fazeli – International affairs analyst

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

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

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 Causes of Chain Coups in Africa

Analysis of Causes of Chain Coups in Africa

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on African affairs emphasized: Developments in Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali showed that the colonial power of France has weakened and the policies of the Macron government have failed to find a solution in Africa. Today, the Elysee Palace has concluded that they should reconsider their African policies and, as a result, even the European Union is forced to rethink their behavior and methods by examining the reasons for the failure of the policies of European countries in Africa.

Greece; Europe’s Important Economic, Transportation, Strategic Gateway for India

Greece; Europe’s Important Economic, Transportation, Strategic Gateway for India

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: During the visit of the Indian Prime Minister Modi to Greece, which is considered the first visit of the prime minister of that country after 1983, topics such as the gradual improvement of bilateral relations with Greece and a broad framework of bilateral cooperation focusing on the economic, tourism, agriculture, and defense sectors, establishing direct flights between the two countries and climate changes were discussed. Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis considers India a factor of peace and security and a bridge of cooperation between the three continents, considers this trip a “turning point,” and hopes that the relations will be upgraded to a “strategic partnership.” He has announced that the target of the conservative Greek government is to double the value of trade between the two countries in the next four years.
Mahmoud Fazeli – International affairs analyst

Challenges, Prospects of the Eastern Mediterranean Natural Gas Pipeline Project

Challenges, Prospects of the Eastern Mediterranean Natural Gas Pipeline Project

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Although the United States withdrew its support for the ambitious 2,000-kilometer Eastern Mediterranean natural gas pipeline project, known as EastMed, about a year and a half ago, its consortium known as Posidon, which consists of “Depa,” the operator of Greek Gas Network and “Edison” Energy Group, continues its engineering studies which are expected to be completed by the end of 2023.
Mahmoud Fazeli – International affairs analyst

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Zionist Regime’s Post-War Map for Gaza

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on Middle East issues said: After nearly 150 days have passed since the attacks of Israeli planes on Gaza and the unprecedented genocide in this city, regional and international efforts to end the Gaza crisis have intensified.

Reasons for Inaction & Inefficiency of Intl Organizations in Providing Aid to Gaza

Strategic Council Online: An expert on regional issues said: With the start of the Gaza war, many major powers and international organizations not only did not take honest action to support the defenseless Palestinian people, but instead, with their support for the actions of the Zionist regime, they caused their crimes to increase over the past five months.

France and the Two-State Solution in Occupied Territories

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on regional issues said: The announcement of France’s agreement with the formation of two states in the Occupied Territories is a measure to raise the international image of France and reduce domestic pressure on the Macron government for inaction against the Israeli crimes in Gaza.

The Prospect of US Military Withdrawal from Iraq

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Although most currents, politicians and even ordinary people in Iraq call for withdrawal of American military forces from their country, there are sometimes differences of opinion regarding the time of this withdrawal. On the one hand, Mohammad Shia al-Sudani, the Prime Minister of Iraq, is very serious in demanding the withdrawal of American troops from Iraq. Still, he wants to achieve this goal through “negotiation and political deal”. On the other hand, the Iraqi Resistance groups want the Americans to leave this country as soon as possible. The American side is also talking about a military withdrawal from Iraq in the next three years.

Russia’s Multifaceted Relations with Neighbors

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An international affairs expert said: After Russia attacked Ukraine two years ago, the country’s relations with some of its European neighbors were severely disturbed in such a way that a clear future cannot be imagined for it.

Solution to Get Out of FATF Blacklist and Get Rid of Its Heavy Costs?

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: The Financial Action Task Force, FATF, announced on Friday, February 23, that the name of the Islamic Republic of Iran remains on the “blacklist” of this international organization. A decision that was not unexpected for the authorities of our country. According to the Governor of the Central Bank of Iran, one day before the release of the FATF statement, due to the current sanctions, Iran is looking for its own FATF, as it uses other tools instead of SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications). On this basis, it seems that while the United Arab Emirates and Lebanon were removed from the “Grey List” of FATF in the previous reviews in June 2024, the Islamic Republic of Iran is not trying to be exempted from the blacklist. But what kind of organization is FATF, and why are some in Iran against joining it? And what is the way out of this situation?

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Organizing Immigration Issue, Cause of Escalation of Divergence in EU

Organizing Immigration Issue, Cause of Escalation of Divergence in EU

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on European affairs stated that the European Union is faced with the challenge of conflict in some different opinions and policies among member countries, which can affect the overall approach to immigration in Europe. She noted that when the member states follow different paths, the principle of solidarity and cooperation of the Union is distorted and can challenge the unity of the Union.

Russia waits for subsequent elections in Armenia

Russia waits for subsequent elections in Armenia

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on Russia and Caucasus affairs, saying that Russia does not accept the performance of Pashinyan’s government and will not take the measures that are expected to support his government, emphasized Tensions in the relations between Moscow and Yerevan are not long-term and Russia is waiting for the changes it expects to be made in the next Armenian elections and in the management of that country a new team to come to power, which, if it does not have a close relationship with Russia, at least will not be a supporter of the West. Now, Russia is trying to work with Pashinyan’s opposition factions in Armenia.

Forecast of European Gas Supply & Demand Situation in Coming Winter

Forecast of European Gas Supply & Demand Situation in Coming Winter

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

Impacts of Refugee Crisis on EU’s future

Impacts of Refugee Crisis on EU’s future

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.

Challenges of Turkey’s EU Membership

Challenges of Turkey’s EU Membership

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Members of the European Parliament recently criticized Turkey’s approach towards Russia and the country’s non-compliance with Moscow’s sanctions, lack of restricting Russian media amid that country’s special military operations in Ukraine, strengthening trade relations with Russia, Turkey’s hosting Russian citizens and Ankara’s refrain from joining European sanctions against Russia. In its report, the European Parliament expressed concern over Turkey’s decreasing alignment with the foreign and defense policy of the European Union. From the point of view of the European Parliament, Ankara and Brussels should find other ways for cooperation other than Turkey’s accession to the European Union because accession is not possible at present.
Mahmoud Fazeli – International affairs analyst

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

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

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 Causes of Chain Coups in Africa

Analysis of Causes of Chain Coups in Africa

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on African affairs emphasized: Developments in Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali showed that the colonial power of France has weakened and the policies of the Macron government have failed to find a solution in Africa. Today, the Elysee Palace has concluded that they should reconsider their African policies and, as a result, even the European Union is forced to rethink their behavior and methods by examining the reasons for the failure of the policies of European countries in Africa.

Greece; Europe’s Important Economic, Transportation, Strategic Gateway for India

Greece; Europe’s Important Economic, Transportation, Strategic Gateway for India

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: During the visit of the Indian Prime Minister Modi to Greece, which is considered the first visit of the prime minister of that country after 1983, topics such as the gradual improvement of bilateral relations with Greece and a broad framework of bilateral cooperation focusing on the economic, tourism, agriculture, and defense sectors, establishing direct flights between the two countries and climate changes were discussed. Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis considers India a factor of peace and security and a bridge of cooperation between the three continents, considers this trip a “turning point,” and hopes that the relations will be upgraded to a “strategic partnership.” He has announced that the target of the conservative Greek government is to double the value of trade between the two countries in the next four years.
Mahmoud Fazeli – International affairs analyst

Challenges, Prospects of the Eastern Mediterranean Natural Gas Pipeline Project

Challenges, Prospects of the Eastern Mediterranean Natural Gas Pipeline Project

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Although the United States withdrew its support for the ambitious 2,000-kilometer Eastern Mediterranean natural gas pipeline project, known as EastMed, about a year and a half ago, its consortium known as Posidon, which consists of “Depa,” the operator of Greek Gas Network and “Edison” Energy Group, continues its engineering studies which are expected to be completed by the end of 2023.
Mahmoud Fazeli – International affairs analyst

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Zionist Regime’s Post-War Map for Gaza

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on Middle East issues said: After nearly 150 days have passed since the attacks of Israeli planes on Gaza and the unprecedented genocide in this city, regional and international efforts to end the Gaza crisis have intensified.

Reasons for Inaction & Inefficiency of Intl Organizations in Providing Aid to Gaza

Strategic Council Online: An expert on regional issues said: With the start of the Gaza war, many major powers and international organizations not only did not take honest action to support the defenseless Palestinian people, but instead, with their support for the actions of the Zionist regime, they caused their crimes to increase over the past five months.

France and the Two-State Solution in Occupied Territories

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on regional issues said: The announcement of France’s agreement with the formation of two states in the Occupied Territories is a measure to raise the international image of France and reduce domestic pressure on the Macron government for inaction against the Israeli crimes in Gaza.

The Prospect of US Military Withdrawal from Iraq

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Although most currents, politicians and even ordinary people in Iraq call for withdrawal of American military forces from their country, there are sometimes differences of opinion regarding the time of this withdrawal. On the one hand, Mohammad Shia al-Sudani, the Prime Minister of Iraq, is very serious in demanding the withdrawal of American troops from Iraq. Still, he wants to achieve this goal through “negotiation and political deal”. On the other hand, the Iraqi Resistance groups want the Americans to leave this country as soon as possible. The American side is also talking about a military withdrawal from Iraq in the next three years.

Russia’s Multifaceted Relations with Neighbors

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An international affairs expert said: After Russia attacked Ukraine two years ago, the country’s relations with some of its European neighbors were severely disturbed in such a way that a clear future cannot be imagined for it.

Solution to Get Out of FATF Blacklist and Get Rid of Its Heavy Costs?

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: The Financial Action Task Force, FATF, announced on Friday, February 23, that the name of the Islamic Republic of Iran remains on the “blacklist” of this international organization. A decision that was not unexpected for the authorities of our country. According to the Governor of the Central Bank of Iran, one day before the release of the FATF statement, due to the current sanctions, Iran is looking for its own FATF, as it uses other tools instead of SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications). On this basis, it seems that while the United Arab Emirates and Lebanon were removed from the “Grey List” of FATF in the previous reviews in June 2024, the Islamic Republic of Iran is not trying to be exempted from the blacklist. But what kind of organization is FATF, and why are some in Iran against joining it? And what is the way out of this situation?

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