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An Analysis of the Prospects for a Peace Agreement Between Ukraine and Russia

An Analysis of the Prospects for a Peace Agreement Between Ukraine and Russia

2025/05/17

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Given the suspension of weeks-long negotiations between Russia and the United States regarding ending the war in Ukraine, Donald Trump has effectively failed to end the war in Ukraine within his expected timeframe. This is especially true since Trump’s demands for ending the war caused significant shock among European leaders and the Ukrainian government, effectively disregarding their political and economic interests in these negotiations.

Analysis of the Recent Disagreements between Trump and Netanyahu

Analysis of the Recent Disagreements between Trump and Netanyahu

2025/05/17

Strategic Council Online– Note: In recent weeks, the warmth of relations between Trump and Netanyahu has been questioned, and it seems that the two sides have had significant disagreements regarding the mechanisms for dealing with sensitive issues and challenges in the region, especially Iran, Hamas, Gaza, and Yemen.

Consequences of Inviting Al-Sharaa to the Arab Summit in Iraq

Consequences of Inviting Al-Sharaa to the Arab Summit in Iraq

2025/05/13

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: The invitation to Ahmed Al-Sharaa, head of Syria’s interim government, to attend the Arab Summit in Baghdad sends a message from the Iraqi government to the Arab world that Baghdad seeks to play a central role in rebuilding Arab relations and reducing regional tensions. However, the path ahead for Baghdad does not appear straightforward. The invitation to Syria’s interim President, facilitated by the mediation of Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of Qatar, and Iraqi Prime Minister Sudani’s initial meeting with Al-Sharaa in Doha in February 2025, demonstrates Iraq’s determination to mediate regional conflicts.

EU’s Aspiration for Defense Autonomy and Responsibility

EU’s Aspiration for Defense Autonomy and Responsibility

2025/05/12

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A senior European affairs analyst stated that the European Union needs military autonomy and responsibility to reduce its dependence on the United States and strengthen its defense capabilities. However, there are serious doubts about whether this can be achieved.

Meeting between Dr. Kharrazi and the Prime Minister of Qatar

Meeting between Dr. Kharrazi and the Prime Minister of Qatar

2025/05/12

Strategic Council Online: Dr. Seyed Kamal Kharrazi, President of the Strategic Council on Foreign Relations, met with Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar, on the sidelines of the Iranian-Arab Dialogue Conference in Doha. They discussed bilateral relations, regional developments, including regional cooperation, and the situation in Gaza and Lebanon.

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Erdogan’s visit to Saudi Arabia; Strategic or tactical approach?

Erdogan’s visit to Saudi Arabia; Strategic or tactical approach?

2022/05/09

Strategic Council Online—Interview: An expert of Turkish issues says Turkey and Saudi Arabia, after one decade of severing relations, have once again talked about a new opening in their relations, adding that Erdogan’s visit to Saudi Arabia indicates review and a new era in Ankara-Riyadh relations.

Roots of Shift in Turkish Government’s Regional Approach

Roots of Shift in Turkish Government’s Regional Approach

2022/05/01

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: The outbreak of the so-called Arab Spring was an opportunity for Turkey to present itself prominently in the Middle East for the first time since the collapse of the Ottoman Empire.
Fatemeh Nekoolal Azad – Expert on international affairs

Turkey’s Objectives for Management of Afghanistan Airports

Turkey’s Objectives for Management of Afghanistan Airports

2022/02/13

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on Afghanistan issues commented about the joint counselling of Turkey, Qatar and Taliban for management of Kabul Airport by Turkey and said:” Ankara and Doha proposed to new rulers of Afghanistan at the outset of Taliban’s taking office that Turkish as well as Qatari companies would assume the responsibility and status of flights at Kabul and other airports of the country; because Taliban has no expertise and no required manpower to manage the airports”.

New Era of Turkey’s Middle East Policy

New Era of Turkey’s Middle East Policy

2022/01/30

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on Turkey affairs referring to the Saudi Arabia and Turkey relations that are moving closer after years of coldness and the fact that Ankara seeks to reduce its foreign policy concerns to zero and get out of its economic challenges said: A new era in Turkey’s Middle East policy has begun after a decade of tension and conflict. In the meantime, the nature and level of the return of Riyadh-Ankara relations to the former deep economic and political cooperation is very important for Erdogan.

UAE Dual Policy versus Iran

UAE Dual Policy versus Iran

2021/12/26

Strategic Council Online- Interview: An expert of the Middle East affairs commented on the recent efforts made by UAE to preserve its relations with Washington and simultaneous expansion of ties with Tehran and Tel Aviv and said:” UAE tries to use its relations with Iran as a leverage in line with its interests with Israeli regime and the U.S. and employs its relations with Tel Aviv and Washington as a leverage versus Iran in order to keep all parties.

Perspective; Turkey & Saudi Arabia Relations

Perspective; Turkey & Saudi Arabia Relations

2021/12/26

Strategic Council Online- Interview: Having stated that Ankara needs to organize its economy through changing her regional inclination as well as to convergence with those countries it has had political challenges, an analyst on Turkey affaires said:” it seems that Turkey and Saudi Arabia can take steps towards sorting out some of their differences of opinion”.

Factors Influencing Normalization of Ankara’s Relations with Abu Dhabi and Riyadh

Factors Influencing Normalization of Ankara’s Relations with Abu Dhabi and Riyadh

2021/12/19

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Turkey’s relations with the UAE and Saudi Arabia are moving towards normalization, and the main reason is primarily political; because the series of developments that caused tension in their relations have become completely ineffective today.
Fatemeh Nekoolal Azad – Expert on international affairs

Objectives of Reviving Turkey’s Relations with UAE

Objectives of Reviving Turkey’s Relations with UAE

2021/12/11

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: The recent visit of the UAE Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to Ankara and the consequences of this visit in Turkish foreign policy shows that the Turkish president, despite his decisive vision in domestic politics, has become more realistic in foreign policy in recent years and the new round of relations with the UAE is important in economic, political, and regional terms and in strengthening Ankara’s position in the international arena.
Mahmoud Fazeli – Analyst of international affairs

Consequences of the Recent Erdogan Approche against 10 Western Countries

Consequences of the Recent Erdogan Approche against 10 Western Countries

2021/11/07

Strategic Council Online- Opinion: The decision made by Recep Tayyip Erdogan to unprecedented expel of 10 ambassadors (Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, the Netherland, Norway, Sweden, Finland, New Zealand and the U.S.) from Turkey, while accusing them for supporting the release of Osman Kavala has once again disclosed the disputes between Turkey and the Western countries.
Hassan Ashrafi, Researcher on Turkey affairs

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An Analysis of the Prospects for a Peace Agreement Between Ukraine and Russia

An Analysis of the Prospects for a Peace Agreement Between Ukraine and Russia

2025/05/17

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Given the suspension of weeks-long negotiations between Russia and the United States regarding ending the war in Ukraine, Donald Trump has effectively failed to end the war in Ukraine within his expected timeframe. This is especially true since Trump’s demands for ending the war caused significant shock among European leaders and the Ukrainian government, effectively disregarding their political and economic interests in these negotiations.

Analysis of the Recent Disagreements between Trump and Netanyahu

Analysis of the Recent Disagreements between Trump and Netanyahu

2025/05/17

Strategic Council Online– Note: In recent weeks, the warmth of relations between Trump and Netanyahu has been questioned, and it seems that the two sides have had significant disagreements regarding the mechanisms for dealing with sensitive issues and challenges in the region, especially Iran, Hamas, Gaza, and Yemen.

Consequences of Inviting Al-Sharaa to the Arab Summit in Iraq

Consequences of Inviting Al-Sharaa to the Arab Summit in Iraq

2025/05/13

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: The invitation to Ahmed Al-Sharaa, head of Syria’s interim government, to attend the Arab Summit in Baghdad sends a message from the Iraqi government to the Arab world that Baghdad seeks to play a central role in rebuilding Arab relations and reducing regional tensions. However, the path ahead for Baghdad does not appear straightforward. The invitation to Syria’s interim President, facilitated by the mediation of Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of Qatar, and Iraqi Prime Minister Sudani’s initial meeting with Al-Sharaa in Doha in February 2025, demonstrates Iraq’s determination to mediate regional conflicts.

EU’s Aspiration for Defense Autonomy and Responsibility

EU’s Aspiration for Defense Autonomy and Responsibility

2025/05/12

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A senior European affairs analyst stated that the European Union needs military autonomy and responsibility to reduce its dependence on the United States and strengthen its defense capabilities. However, there are serious doubts about whether this can be achieved.

Meeting between Dr. Kharrazi and the Prime Minister of Qatar

Meeting between Dr. Kharrazi and the Prime Minister of Qatar

2025/05/12

Strategic Council Online: Dr. Seyed Kamal Kharrazi, President of the Strategic Council on Foreign Relations, met with Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar, on the sidelines of the Iranian-Arab Dialogue Conference in Doha. They discussed bilateral relations, regional developments, including regional cooperation, and the situation in Gaza and Lebanon.

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Erdogan’s visit to Saudi Arabia; Strategic or tactical approach?

Erdogan’s visit to Saudi Arabia; Strategic or tactical approach?

2022/05/09

Strategic Council Online—Interview: An expert of Turkish issues says Turkey and Saudi Arabia, after one decade of severing relations, have once again talked about a new opening in their relations, adding that Erdogan’s visit to Saudi Arabia indicates review and a new era in Ankara-Riyadh relations.

Roots of Shift in Turkish Government’s Regional Approach

Roots of Shift in Turkish Government’s Regional Approach

2022/05/01

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: The outbreak of the so-called Arab Spring was an opportunity for Turkey to present itself prominently in the Middle East for the first time since the collapse of the Ottoman Empire.
Fatemeh Nekoolal Azad – Expert on international affairs

Turkey’s Objectives for Management of Afghanistan Airports

Turkey’s Objectives for Management of Afghanistan Airports

2022/02/13

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on Afghanistan issues commented about the joint counselling of Turkey, Qatar and Taliban for management of Kabul Airport by Turkey and said:” Ankara and Doha proposed to new rulers of Afghanistan at the outset of Taliban’s taking office that Turkish as well as Qatari companies would assume the responsibility and status of flights at Kabul and other airports of the country; because Taliban has no expertise and no required manpower to manage the airports”.

New Era of Turkey’s Middle East Policy

New Era of Turkey’s Middle East Policy

2022/01/30

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on Turkey affairs referring to the Saudi Arabia and Turkey relations that are moving closer after years of coldness and the fact that Ankara seeks to reduce its foreign policy concerns to zero and get out of its economic challenges said: A new era in Turkey’s Middle East policy has begun after a decade of tension and conflict. In the meantime, the nature and level of the return of Riyadh-Ankara relations to the former deep economic and political cooperation is very important for Erdogan.

UAE Dual Policy versus Iran

UAE Dual Policy versus Iran

2021/12/26

Strategic Council Online- Interview: An expert of the Middle East affairs commented on the recent efforts made by UAE to preserve its relations with Washington and simultaneous expansion of ties with Tehran and Tel Aviv and said:” UAE tries to use its relations with Iran as a leverage in line with its interests with Israeli regime and the U.S. and employs its relations with Tel Aviv and Washington as a leverage versus Iran in order to keep all parties.

Perspective; Turkey & Saudi Arabia Relations

Perspective; Turkey & Saudi Arabia Relations

2021/12/26

Strategic Council Online- Interview: Having stated that Ankara needs to organize its economy through changing her regional inclination as well as to convergence with those countries it has had political challenges, an analyst on Turkey affaires said:” it seems that Turkey and Saudi Arabia can take steps towards sorting out some of their differences of opinion”.

Factors Influencing Normalization of Ankara’s Relations with Abu Dhabi and Riyadh

Factors Influencing Normalization of Ankara’s Relations with Abu Dhabi and Riyadh

2021/12/19

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Turkey’s relations with the UAE and Saudi Arabia are moving towards normalization, and the main reason is primarily political; because the series of developments that caused tension in their relations have become completely ineffective today.
Fatemeh Nekoolal Azad – Expert on international affairs

Objectives of Reviving Turkey’s Relations with UAE

Objectives of Reviving Turkey’s Relations with UAE

2021/12/11

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: The recent visit of the UAE Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to Ankara and the consequences of this visit in Turkish foreign policy shows that the Turkish president, despite his decisive vision in domestic politics, has become more realistic in foreign policy in recent years and the new round of relations with the UAE is important in economic, political, and regional terms and in strengthening Ankara’s position in the international arena.
Mahmoud Fazeli – Analyst of international affairs

Consequences of the Recent Erdogan Approche against 10 Western Countries

Consequences of the Recent Erdogan Approche against 10 Western Countries

2021/11/07

Strategic Council Online- Opinion: The decision made by Recep Tayyip Erdogan to unprecedented expel of 10 ambassadors (Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, the Netherland, Norway, Sweden, Finland, New Zealand and the U.S.) from Turkey, while accusing them for supporting the release of Osman Kavala has once again disclosed the disputes between Turkey and the Western countries.
Hassan Ashrafi, Researcher on Turkey affairs

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Erdogan’s visit to Saudi Arabia; Strategic or tactical approach?

Erdogan’s visit to Saudi Arabia; Strategic or tactical approach?

2022/05/09

Strategic Council Online—Interview: An expert of Turkish issues says Turkey and Saudi Arabia, after one decade of severing relations, have once again talked about a new opening in their relations, adding that Erdogan’s visit to Saudi Arabia indicates review and a new era in Ankara-Riyadh relations.

Roots of Shift in Turkish Government’s Regional Approach

Roots of Shift in Turkish Government’s Regional Approach

2022/05/01

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: The outbreak of the so-called Arab Spring was an opportunity for Turkey to present itself prominently in the Middle East for the first time since the collapse of the Ottoman Empire.
Fatemeh Nekoolal Azad – Expert on international affairs

Turkey’s Objectives for Management of Afghanistan Airports

Turkey’s Objectives for Management of Afghanistan Airports

2022/02/13

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on Afghanistan issues commented about the joint counselling of Turkey, Qatar and Taliban for management of Kabul Airport by Turkey and said:” Ankara and Doha proposed to new rulers of Afghanistan at the outset of Taliban’s taking office that Turkish as well as Qatari companies would assume the responsibility and status of flights at Kabul and other airports of the country; because Taliban has no expertise and no required manpower to manage the airports”.

New Era of Turkey’s Middle East Policy

New Era of Turkey’s Middle East Policy

2022/01/30

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on Turkey affairs referring to the Saudi Arabia and Turkey relations that are moving closer after years of coldness and the fact that Ankara seeks to reduce its foreign policy concerns to zero and get out of its economic challenges said: A new era in Turkey’s Middle East policy has begun after a decade of tension and conflict. In the meantime, the nature and level of the return of Riyadh-Ankara relations to the former deep economic and political cooperation is very important for Erdogan.

UAE Dual Policy versus Iran

UAE Dual Policy versus Iran

2021/12/26

Strategic Council Online- Interview: An expert of the Middle East affairs commented on the recent efforts made by UAE to preserve its relations with Washington and simultaneous expansion of ties with Tehran and Tel Aviv and said:” UAE tries to use its relations with Iran as a leverage in line with its interests with Israeli regime and the U.S. and employs its relations with Tel Aviv and Washington as a leverage versus Iran in order to keep all parties.

Perspective; Turkey & Saudi Arabia Relations

Perspective; Turkey & Saudi Arabia Relations

2021/12/26

Strategic Council Online- Interview: Having stated that Ankara needs to organize its economy through changing her regional inclination as well as to convergence with those countries it has had political challenges, an analyst on Turkey affaires said:” it seems that Turkey and Saudi Arabia can take steps towards sorting out some of their differences of opinion”.

Factors Influencing Normalization of Ankara’s Relations with Abu Dhabi and Riyadh

Factors Influencing Normalization of Ankara’s Relations with Abu Dhabi and Riyadh

2021/12/19

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Turkey’s relations with the UAE and Saudi Arabia are moving towards normalization, and the main reason is primarily political; because the series of developments that caused tension in their relations have become completely ineffective today.
Fatemeh Nekoolal Azad – Expert on international affairs

Objectives of Reviving Turkey’s Relations with UAE

Objectives of Reviving Turkey’s Relations with UAE

2021/12/11

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: The recent visit of the UAE Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to Ankara and the consequences of this visit in Turkish foreign policy shows that the Turkish president, despite his decisive vision in domestic politics, has become more realistic in foreign policy in recent years and the new round of relations with the UAE is important in economic, political, and regional terms and in strengthening Ankara’s position in the international arena.
Mahmoud Fazeli – Analyst of international affairs

Consequences of the Recent Erdogan Approche against 10 Western Countries

Consequences of the Recent Erdogan Approche against 10 Western Countries

2021/11/07

Strategic Council Online- Opinion: The decision made by Recep Tayyip Erdogan to unprecedented expel of 10 ambassadors (Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, the Netherland, Norway, Sweden, Finland, New Zealand and the U.S.) from Turkey, while accusing them for supporting the release of Osman Kavala has once again disclosed the disputes between Turkey and the Western countries.
Hassan Ashrafi, Researcher on Turkey affairs

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Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Given the suspension of weeks-long negotiations between Russia and the United States regarding ending the war in Ukraine, Donald Trump has effectively failed to end the war in Ukraine within his expected timeframe. This is especially true since Trump’s demands for ending the war caused significant shock among European leaders and the Ukrainian government, effectively disregarding their political and economic interests in these negotiations.

Analysis of the Recent Disagreements between Trump and Netanyahu

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Strategic Council Online– Note: In recent weeks, the warmth of relations between Trump and Netanyahu has been questioned, and it seems that the two sides have had significant disagreements regarding the mechanisms for dealing with sensitive issues and challenges in the region, especially Iran, Hamas, Gaza, and Yemen.

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Strategic Council Online – Opinion: The invitation to Ahmed Al-Sharaa, head of Syria’s interim government, to attend the Arab Summit in Baghdad sends a message from the Iraqi government to the Arab world that Baghdad seeks to play a central role in rebuilding Arab relations and reducing regional tensions. However, the path ahead for Baghdad does not appear straightforward. The invitation to Syria’s interim President, facilitated by the mediation of Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of Qatar, and Iraqi Prime Minister Sudani’s initial meeting with Al-Sharaa in Doha in February 2025, demonstrates Iraq’s determination to mediate regional conflicts.

EU’s Aspiration for Defense Autonomy and Responsibility

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Strategic Council Online – Interview: A senior European affairs analyst stated that the European Union needs military autonomy and responsibility to reduce its dependence on the United States and strengthen its defense capabilities. However, there are serious doubts about whether this can be achieved.

Meeting between Dr. Kharrazi and the Prime Minister of Qatar

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Strategic Council Online: Dr. Seyed Kamal Kharrazi, President of the Strategic Council on Foreign Relations, met with Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar, on the sidelines of the Iranian-Arab Dialogue Conference in Doha. They discussed bilateral relations, regional developments, including regional cooperation, and the situation in Gaza and Lebanon.

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Erdogan’s visit to Saudi Arabia; Strategic or tactical approach?

Erdogan’s visit to Saudi Arabia; Strategic or tactical approach?

2022/05/09

Strategic Council Online—Interview: An expert of Turkish issues says Turkey and Saudi Arabia, after one decade of severing relations, have once again talked about a new opening in their relations, adding that Erdogan’s visit to Saudi Arabia indicates review and a new era in Ankara-Riyadh relations.

Roots of Shift in Turkish Government’s Regional Approach

Roots of Shift in Turkish Government’s Regional Approach

2022/05/01

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: The outbreak of the so-called Arab Spring was an opportunity for Turkey to present itself prominently in the Middle East for the first time since the collapse of the Ottoman Empire.
Fatemeh Nekoolal Azad – Expert on international affairs

Turkey’s Objectives for Management of Afghanistan Airports

Turkey’s Objectives for Management of Afghanistan Airports

2022/02/13

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on Afghanistan issues commented about the joint counselling of Turkey, Qatar and Taliban for management of Kabul Airport by Turkey and said:” Ankara and Doha proposed to new rulers of Afghanistan at the outset of Taliban’s taking office that Turkish as well as Qatari companies would assume the responsibility and status of flights at Kabul and other airports of the country; because Taliban has no expertise and no required manpower to manage the airports”.

New Era of Turkey’s Middle East Policy

New Era of Turkey’s Middle East Policy

2022/01/30

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on Turkey affairs referring to the Saudi Arabia and Turkey relations that are moving closer after years of coldness and the fact that Ankara seeks to reduce its foreign policy concerns to zero and get out of its economic challenges said: A new era in Turkey’s Middle East policy has begun after a decade of tension and conflict. In the meantime, the nature and level of the return of Riyadh-Ankara relations to the former deep economic and political cooperation is very important for Erdogan.

UAE Dual Policy versus Iran

UAE Dual Policy versus Iran

2021/12/26

Strategic Council Online- Interview: An expert of the Middle East affairs commented on the recent efforts made by UAE to preserve its relations with Washington and simultaneous expansion of ties with Tehran and Tel Aviv and said:” UAE tries to use its relations with Iran as a leverage in line with its interests with Israeli regime and the U.S. and employs its relations with Tel Aviv and Washington as a leverage versus Iran in order to keep all parties.

Perspective; Turkey & Saudi Arabia Relations

Perspective; Turkey & Saudi Arabia Relations

2021/12/26

Strategic Council Online- Interview: Having stated that Ankara needs to organize its economy through changing her regional inclination as well as to convergence with those countries it has had political challenges, an analyst on Turkey affaires said:” it seems that Turkey and Saudi Arabia can take steps towards sorting out some of their differences of opinion”.

Factors Influencing Normalization of Ankara’s Relations with Abu Dhabi and Riyadh

Factors Influencing Normalization of Ankara’s Relations with Abu Dhabi and Riyadh

2021/12/19

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Turkey’s relations with the UAE and Saudi Arabia are moving towards normalization, and the main reason is primarily political; because the series of developments that caused tension in their relations have become completely ineffective today.
Fatemeh Nekoolal Azad – Expert on international affairs

Objectives of Reviving Turkey’s Relations with UAE

Objectives of Reviving Turkey’s Relations with UAE

2021/12/11

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: The recent visit of the UAE Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to Ankara and the consequences of this visit in Turkish foreign policy shows that the Turkish president, despite his decisive vision in domestic politics, has become more realistic in foreign policy in recent years and the new round of relations with the UAE is important in economic, political, and regional terms and in strengthening Ankara’s position in the international arena.
Mahmoud Fazeli – Analyst of international affairs

Consequences of the Recent Erdogan Approche against 10 Western Countries

Consequences of the Recent Erdogan Approche against 10 Western Countries

2021/11/07

Strategic Council Online- Opinion: The decision made by Recep Tayyip Erdogan to unprecedented expel of 10 ambassadors (Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, the Netherland, Norway, Sweden, Finland, New Zealand and the U.S.) from Turkey, while accusing them for supporting the release of Osman Kavala has once again disclosed the disputes between Turkey and the Western countries.
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Analysis of the Recent Disagreements between Trump and Netanyahu

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Strategic Council Online– Note: In recent weeks, the warmth of relations between Trump and Netanyahu has been questioned, and it seems that the two sides have had significant disagreements regarding the mechanisms for dealing with sensitive issues and challenges in the region, especially Iran, Hamas, Gaza, and Yemen.

Consequences of Inviting Al-Sharaa to the Arab Summit in Iraq

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Strategic Council Online – Opinion: The invitation to Ahmed Al-Sharaa, head of Syria’s interim government, to attend the Arab Summit in Baghdad sends a message from the Iraqi government to the Arab world that Baghdad seeks to play a central role in rebuilding Arab relations and reducing regional tensions. However, the path ahead for Baghdad does not appear straightforward. The invitation to Syria’s interim President, facilitated by the mediation of Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of Qatar, and Iraqi Prime Minister Sudani’s initial meeting with Al-Sharaa in Doha in February 2025, demonstrates Iraq’s determination to mediate regional conflicts.

EU’s Aspiration for Defense Autonomy and Responsibility

EU’s Aspiration for Defense Autonomy and Responsibility

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Strategic Council Online – Interview: A senior European affairs analyst stated that the European Union needs military autonomy and responsibility to reduce its dependence on the United States and strengthen its defense capabilities. However, there are serious doubts about whether this can be achieved.

Meeting between Dr. Kharrazi and the Prime Minister of Qatar

Meeting between Dr. Kharrazi and the Prime Minister of Qatar

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Strategic Council Online: Dr. Seyed Kamal Kharrazi, President of the Strategic Council on Foreign Relations, met with Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar, on the sidelines of the Iranian-Arab Dialogue Conference in Doha. They discussed bilateral relations, regional developments, including regional cooperation, and the situation in Gaza and Lebanon.

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