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Impact of Operation Cobweb on the Future Course of the Ukraine War

Strategic Council Online – Interview: While Donald Trump, the President of the United States, was pressuring the parties involved in the Ukraine war to initiate negotiations to end the conflict, Operation Cobweb emerged as an unexpected development that transformed the dynamics of this war. This operation, which led to the destruction of several Russian strategic Tu-22M3 bombers, has raised questions about the future of negotiations, the escalation of tensions, and its strategic implications for Russia’s foreign policy and relations with NATO.

Europe’s New Security Strategy Aimed at Defense Self-Sufficiency

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: On June 2, 2025, the Council of the European Union took an unprecedented step toward strengthening Europe’s military self-sufficiency by officially approving a new defense fund worth 150 billion euros. This decision, made after decades of institutional debate and effort in common security policy, is now regarded not merely as a technical or budgetary initiative but as a reflection of a paradigm shift in Europe’s strategic outlook on its security future.

Impact of the U.S.-China Tariff War on Iran’s Economy

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An economist and university faculty member stated that the temporary agreement between the U.S. and China to reduce trade tariffs, recently announced in Geneva, is a turning point in easing trade tensions between the two largest economies in the world. This development, which led to positive reactions in global markets and a rise in economic indicators, has indirect consequences for Iran’s economy.

Reasons for NATO’s Interest in a Military Partnership with Iraq

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A West Asia affairs expert stated that Christoph Henzi, the new NATO commander in Iraq, recently emphasized the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s (NATO) continued commitment to coordinating and cooperating with Iraqi military and security institutions through experience-sharing, advisory services, and capacity-building.

Prospect of Military Confrontation Between Yemen’s Ansarullah and the Zionist Regime

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A senior West Asia affairs analyst stated that the recent ceasefire agreement between Yemen’s Ansarullah and the U.S., mediated by Oman, led to the cessation of Ansarullah’s attacks on non-Israeli ships in the Red Sea and the suspension of American airstrikes. This agreement, reached after weeks of intense clashes—during which Ansarullah targeted the USS Harry Truman aircraft carrier with missile and drone attacks, inflicting over a billion dollars in losses on the U.S.—marks a turning point in Yemen’s strategic equations. Ansarullah’s military successes, from downing MQ-9 Reaper drones to missile strikes on Ben Gurion Airport, which halted its operations and sent millions of Zionists to shelters, have solidified its position as a key player in the Axis of Resistance.

An Analysis of the Escalating Isolation of Netanyahu Govt Worldwide

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Netanyahu’s cabinet, which has recently launched a new military operation in Gaza, is insanely massacring civilians. The continuation of the war until the complete destruction of Gaza and its takeover is the ultimate goal of the Zionist regime’s recent military operation.

Reasons for the EU’s Cautious Approach Toward U.S. Tariff Hikes

Online Strategic Council – Interview: A European and American affairs expert stated that the European Union, due to its unstable economic situation and the Ukraine issue, is compelled to accommodate the U.S., and thus, it does not challenge America over the tariff hikes.

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Turkey’s Goal in Applying for the Shanghai Organization Membership

Turkey’s Goal in Applying for the Shanghai Organization Membership

Strategic Council Online – Interview: Iran’s former diplomat, considering Turkey’s request for membership in the Shanghai Organization, said: If at some point there is a dispute between the Shanghai Organization and NATO, Erdogan will not advocate Shanghai. Therefore, Turkey’s membership in the Shanghai Organization is sensitive, considering its common policies and interests with the West and Europe.

Greece’s domestic opposition to joining the US coalition in the Red Sea

Greece’s domestic opposition to joining the US coalition in the Red Sea

Strategic Council Online—Opinion– The passage of 21,000 vessels and the transit of 57% of the world’s energy through the Bab al-Mandeb route has turned this region into one of the most important routes for the transfer of goods globally. A considerable amount of crude oil, diesel, and other oil products from the Middle East are transported to Europe, and Russian oil goes to India and China through this route.
Mahmoud Fazeli—Analyst of international affairs

Past British Theft of Greek Cultural Heritage Turns into a Problem in Current Bilateral Relations

Past British Theft of Greek Cultural Heritage Turns into a Problem in Current Bilateral Relations

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis, who traveled to Britain for an official visit, was ignored by the host in an undiplomatic move, and his planned meeting with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was canceled and caused tension between the two countries. Following Sunak’s decision to cancel the meeting, security measures to be implemented for the Greek delegation were also canceled, which was a sign of the height of disrespect to the Greek Prime Minister. This British move is due to the differences between the two countries over returning the historic Parthenon statues, which are illegally kept in the London Museum, and Britain refuses to return them.
Mahmoud Fazeli – International affairs analyst

France vs. Baku and Ankara in the Caucasus

France vs. Baku and Ankara in the Caucasus

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An international relations university professor stated that Paris is trying not to allow the situation in the Caucasus to progress as desired by the Republic of Azerbaijan and Turkey and hopes the situation can be shaped as much as possible in line with French interests through military assistance, adding: France, after Russia, is the second largest foreign investor in Armenia since 2016. This country is trying to create a rift between Armenia and Russia by strengthening ties with Armenia. France’s military support to Armenia is an important and new development that we are witnessing after the weakening of Russia’s position in Armenia.

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.

Analysis of Continuation of Talks Between Turkey-Greece Without  Preconditions

Analysis of Continuation of Talks Between Turkey-Greece Without Preconditions

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

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

Analyzing Western Balkan States Summit

Analyzing Western Balkan States Summit

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: The informal meeting of the leaders of the Western Balkan countries and the Balkan countries that are members of the European Union was held at the initiative of Mr. Mitsotakis, the conservative Prime Minister of Greece, and attended by Mrs. von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission, Charles Michel, President of the European Union Council, and Mr. Zelensky, President of Ukraine. The Chairman of the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina, prime ministers of Romania, Bulgaria, Croatia, Kosovo, and North Macedonia, the president of Moldova, the president of Montenegro, and the president of Serbia also participated in the meeting.
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

Prospects of Egypt, Turkey, Greece, and Cyprus Quadrilateral Meeting

Prospects of Egypt, Turkey, Greece, and Cyprus Quadrilateral Meeting

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi announced during the recent visit of Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to Egypt that his country is considering a quadrilateral meeting in Cairo between the heads of Egypt, Greece, Turkey, and Cyprus to discuss the tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean and bring together views regarding the demarcation of maritime borders and the possibility of Turkey joining the East Mediterranean Gas Forum.
Mahmoud Fazeli – International affairs analyst

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Impact of Operation Cobweb on the Future Course of the Ukraine War

Strategic Council Online – Interview: While Donald Trump, the President of the United States, was pressuring the parties involved in the Ukraine war to initiate negotiations to end the conflict, Operation Cobweb emerged as an unexpected development that transformed the dynamics of this war. This operation, which led to the destruction of several Russian strategic Tu-22M3 bombers, has raised questions about the future of negotiations, the escalation of tensions, and its strategic implications for Russia’s foreign policy and relations with NATO.

Europe’s New Security Strategy Aimed at Defense Self-Sufficiency

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: On June 2, 2025, the Council of the European Union took an unprecedented step toward strengthening Europe’s military self-sufficiency by officially approving a new defense fund worth 150 billion euros. This decision, made after decades of institutional debate and effort in common security policy, is now regarded not merely as a technical or budgetary initiative but as a reflection of a paradigm shift in Europe’s strategic outlook on its security future.

Impact of the U.S.-China Tariff War on Iran’s Economy

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An economist and university faculty member stated that the temporary agreement between the U.S. and China to reduce trade tariffs, recently announced in Geneva, is a turning point in easing trade tensions between the two largest economies in the world. This development, which led to positive reactions in global markets and a rise in economic indicators, has indirect consequences for Iran’s economy.

Reasons for NATO’s Interest in a Military Partnership with Iraq

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A West Asia affairs expert stated that Christoph Henzi, the new NATO commander in Iraq, recently emphasized the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s (NATO) continued commitment to coordinating and cooperating with Iraqi military and security institutions through experience-sharing, advisory services, and capacity-building.

Prospect of Military Confrontation Between Yemen’s Ansarullah and the Zionist Regime

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A senior West Asia affairs analyst stated that the recent ceasefire agreement between Yemen’s Ansarullah and the U.S., mediated by Oman, led to the cessation of Ansarullah’s attacks on non-Israeli ships in the Red Sea and the suspension of American airstrikes. This agreement, reached after weeks of intense clashes—during which Ansarullah targeted the USS Harry Truman aircraft carrier with missile and drone attacks, inflicting over a billion dollars in losses on the U.S.—marks a turning point in Yemen’s strategic equations. Ansarullah’s military successes, from downing MQ-9 Reaper drones to missile strikes on Ben Gurion Airport, which halted its operations and sent millions of Zionists to shelters, have solidified its position as a key player in the Axis of Resistance.

An Analysis of the Escalating Isolation of Netanyahu Govt Worldwide

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Netanyahu’s cabinet, which has recently launched a new military operation in Gaza, is insanely massacring civilians. The continuation of the war until the complete destruction of Gaza and its takeover is the ultimate goal of the Zionist regime’s recent military operation.

Reasons for the EU’s Cautious Approach Toward U.S. Tariff Hikes

Online Strategic Council – Interview: A European and American affairs expert stated that the European Union, due to its unstable economic situation and the Ukraine issue, is compelled to accommodate the U.S., and thus, it does not challenge America over the tariff hikes.

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Turkey’s Goal in Applying for the Shanghai Organization Membership

Turkey’s Goal in Applying for the Shanghai Organization Membership

Strategic Council Online – Interview: Iran’s former diplomat, considering Turkey’s request for membership in the Shanghai Organization, said: If at some point there is a dispute between the Shanghai Organization and NATO, Erdogan will not advocate Shanghai. Therefore, Turkey’s membership in the Shanghai Organization is sensitive, considering its common policies and interests with the West and Europe.

Greece’s domestic opposition to joining the US coalition in the Red Sea

Greece’s domestic opposition to joining the US coalition in the Red Sea

Strategic Council Online—Opinion– The passage of 21,000 vessels and the transit of 57% of the world’s energy through the Bab al-Mandeb route has turned this region into one of the most important routes for the transfer of goods globally. A considerable amount of crude oil, diesel, and other oil products from the Middle East are transported to Europe, and Russian oil goes to India and China through this route.
Mahmoud Fazeli—Analyst of international affairs

Past British Theft of Greek Cultural Heritage Turns into a Problem in Current Bilateral Relations

Past British Theft of Greek Cultural Heritage Turns into a Problem in Current Bilateral Relations

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis, who traveled to Britain for an official visit, was ignored by the host in an undiplomatic move, and his planned meeting with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was canceled and caused tension between the two countries. Following Sunak’s decision to cancel the meeting, security measures to be implemented for the Greek delegation were also canceled, which was a sign of the height of disrespect to the Greek Prime Minister. This British move is due to the differences between the two countries over returning the historic Parthenon statues, which are illegally kept in the London Museum, and Britain refuses to return them.
Mahmoud Fazeli – International affairs analyst

France vs. Baku and Ankara in the Caucasus

France vs. Baku and Ankara in the Caucasus

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An international relations university professor stated that Paris is trying not to allow the situation in the Caucasus to progress as desired by the Republic of Azerbaijan and Turkey and hopes the situation can be shaped as much as possible in line with French interests through military assistance, adding: France, after Russia, is the second largest foreign investor in Armenia since 2016. This country is trying to create a rift between Armenia and Russia by strengthening ties with Armenia. France’s military support to Armenia is an important and new development that we are witnessing after the weakening of Russia’s position in Armenia.

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.

Analysis of Continuation of Talks Between Turkey-Greece Without  Preconditions

Analysis of Continuation of Talks Between Turkey-Greece Without Preconditions

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

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

Analyzing Western Balkan States Summit

Analyzing Western Balkan States Summit

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: The informal meeting of the leaders of the Western Balkan countries and the Balkan countries that are members of the European Union was held at the initiative of Mr. Mitsotakis, the conservative Prime Minister of Greece, and attended by Mrs. von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission, Charles Michel, President of the European Union Council, and Mr. Zelensky, President of Ukraine. The Chairman of the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina, prime ministers of Romania, Bulgaria, Croatia, Kosovo, and North Macedonia, the president of Moldova, the president of Montenegro, and the president of Serbia also participated in the meeting.
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

Prospects of Egypt, Turkey, Greece, and Cyprus Quadrilateral Meeting

Prospects of Egypt, Turkey, Greece, and Cyprus Quadrilateral Meeting

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi announced during the recent visit of Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to Egypt that his country is considering a quadrilateral meeting in Cairo between the heads of Egypt, Greece, Turkey, and Cyprus to discuss the tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean and bring together views regarding the demarcation of maritime borders and the possibility of Turkey joining the East Mediterranean Gas Forum.
Mahmoud Fazeli – International affairs analyst

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Turkey’s Goal in Applying for the Shanghai Organization Membership

Turkey’s Goal in Applying for the Shanghai Organization Membership

Strategic Council Online – Interview: Iran’s former diplomat, considering Turkey’s request for membership in the Shanghai Organization, said: If at some point there is a dispute between the Shanghai Organization and NATO, Erdogan will not advocate Shanghai. Therefore, Turkey’s membership in the Shanghai Organization is sensitive, considering its common policies and interests with the West and Europe.

Greece’s domestic opposition to joining the US coalition in the Red Sea

Greece’s domestic opposition to joining the US coalition in the Red Sea

Strategic Council Online—Opinion– The passage of 21,000 vessels and the transit of 57% of the world’s energy through the Bab al-Mandeb route has turned this region into one of the most important routes for the transfer of goods globally. A considerable amount of crude oil, diesel, and other oil products from the Middle East are transported to Europe, and Russian oil goes to India and China through this route.
Mahmoud Fazeli—Analyst of international affairs

Past British Theft of Greek Cultural Heritage Turns into a Problem in Current Bilateral Relations

Past British Theft of Greek Cultural Heritage Turns into a Problem in Current Bilateral Relations

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis, who traveled to Britain for an official visit, was ignored by the host in an undiplomatic move, and his planned meeting with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was canceled and caused tension between the two countries. Following Sunak’s decision to cancel the meeting, security measures to be implemented for the Greek delegation were also canceled, which was a sign of the height of disrespect to the Greek Prime Minister. This British move is due to the differences between the two countries over returning the historic Parthenon statues, which are illegally kept in the London Museum, and Britain refuses to return them.
Mahmoud Fazeli – International affairs analyst

France vs. Baku and Ankara in the Caucasus

France vs. Baku and Ankara in the Caucasus

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An international relations university professor stated that Paris is trying not to allow the situation in the Caucasus to progress as desired by the Republic of Azerbaijan and Turkey and hopes the situation can be shaped as much as possible in line with French interests through military assistance, adding: France, after Russia, is the second largest foreign investor in Armenia since 2016. This country is trying to create a rift between Armenia and Russia by strengthening ties with Armenia. France’s military support to Armenia is an important and new development that we are witnessing after the weakening of Russia’s position in Armenia.

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.

Analysis of Continuation of Talks Between Turkey-Greece Without  Preconditions

Analysis of Continuation of Talks Between Turkey-Greece Without Preconditions

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

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

Analyzing Western Balkan States Summit

Analyzing Western Balkan States Summit

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: The informal meeting of the leaders of the Western Balkan countries and the Balkan countries that are members of the European Union was held at the initiative of Mr. Mitsotakis, the conservative Prime Minister of Greece, and attended by Mrs. von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission, Charles Michel, President of the European Union Council, and Mr. Zelensky, President of Ukraine. The Chairman of the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina, prime ministers of Romania, Bulgaria, Croatia, Kosovo, and North Macedonia, the president of Moldova, the president of Montenegro, and the president of Serbia also participated in the meeting.
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

Prospects of Egypt, Turkey, Greece, and Cyprus Quadrilateral Meeting

Prospects of Egypt, Turkey, Greece, and Cyprus Quadrilateral Meeting

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi announced during the recent visit of Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to Egypt that his country is considering a quadrilateral meeting in Cairo between the heads of Egypt, Greece, Turkey, and Cyprus to discuss the tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean and bring together views regarding the demarcation of maritime borders and the possibility of Turkey joining the East Mediterranean Gas Forum.
Mahmoud Fazeli – International affairs analyst

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Europe’s New Security Strategy Aimed at Defense Self-Sufficiency

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: On June 2, 2025, the Council of the European Union took an unprecedented step toward strengthening Europe’s military self-sufficiency by officially approving a new defense fund worth 150 billion euros. This decision, made after decades of institutional debate and effort in common security policy, is now regarded not merely as a technical or budgetary initiative but as a reflection of a paradigm shift in Europe’s strategic outlook on its security future.

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Reasons for the EU’s Cautious Approach Toward U.S. Tariff Hikes

Online Strategic Council – Interview: A European and American affairs expert stated that the European Union, due to its unstable economic situation and the Ukraine issue, is compelled to accommodate the U.S., and thus, it does not challenge America over the tariff hikes.

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Turkey’s Goal in Applying for the Shanghai Organization Membership

Turkey’s Goal in Applying for the Shanghai Organization Membership

Strategic Council Online – Interview: Iran’s former diplomat, considering Turkey’s request for membership in the Shanghai Organization, said: If at some point there is a dispute between the Shanghai Organization and NATO, Erdogan will not advocate Shanghai. Therefore, Turkey’s membership in the Shanghai Organization is sensitive, considering its common policies and interests with the West and Europe.

Greece’s domestic opposition to joining the US coalition in the Red Sea

Greece’s domestic opposition to joining the US coalition in the Red Sea

Strategic Council Online—Opinion– The passage of 21,000 vessels and the transit of 57% of the world’s energy through the Bab al-Mandeb route has turned this region into one of the most important routes for the transfer of goods globally. A considerable amount of crude oil, diesel, and other oil products from the Middle East are transported to Europe, and Russian oil goes to India and China through this route.
Mahmoud Fazeli—Analyst of international affairs

Past British Theft of Greek Cultural Heritage Turns into a Problem in Current Bilateral Relations

Past British Theft of Greek Cultural Heritage Turns into a Problem in Current Bilateral Relations

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis, who traveled to Britain for an official visit, was ignored by the host in an undiplomatic move, and his planned meeting with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was canceled and caused tension between the two countries. Following Sunak’s decision to cancel the meeting, security measures to be implemented for the Greek delegation were also canceled, which was a sign of the height of disrespect to the Greek Prime Minister. This British move is due to the differences between the two countries over returning the historic Parthenon statues, which are illegally kept in the London Museum, and Britain refuses to return them.
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France vs. Baku and Ankara in the Caucasus

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Strategic Council Online – Interview: An international relations university professor stated that Paris is trying not to allow the situation in the Caucasus to progress as desired by the Republic of Azerbaijan and Turkey and hopes the situation can be shaped as much as possible in line with French interests through military assistance, adding: France, after Russia, is the second largest foreign investor in Armenia since 2016. This country is trying to create a rift between Armenia and Russia by strengthening ties with Armenia. France’s military support to Armenia is an important and new development that we are witnessing after the weakening of Russia’s position in Armenia.

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.

Analysis of Continuation of Talks Between Turkey-Greece Without  Preconditions

Analysis of Continuation of Talks Between Turkey-Greece Without Preconditions

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

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

Analyzing Western Balkan States Summit

Analyzing Western Balkan States Summit

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: The informal meeting of the leaders of the Western Balkan countries and the Balkan countries that are members of the European Union was held at the initiative of Mr. Mitsotakis, the conservative Prime Minister of Greece, and attended by Mrs. von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission, Charles Michel, President of the European Union Council, and Mr. Zelensky, President of Ukraine. The Chairman of the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina, prime ministers of Romania, Bulgaria, Croatia, Kosovo, and North Macedonia, the president of Moldova, the president of Montenegro, and the president of Serbia also participated in the meeting.
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

Prospects of Egypt, Turkey, Greece, and Cyprus Quadrilateral Meeting

Prospects of Egypt, Turkey, Greece, and Cyprus Quadrilateral Meeting

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi announced during the recent visit of Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to Egypt that his country is considering a quadrilateral meeting in Cairo between the heads of Egypt, Greece, Turkey, and Cyprus to discuss the tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean and bring together views regarding the demarcation of maritime borders and the possibility of Turkey joining the East Mediterranean Gas Forum.
Mahmoud Fazeli – International affairs analyst

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