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

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

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

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.

Implications of Trump Cabinet Reshuffle on U.S. Foreign Policy

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: As Donald Trump’s second administration recently passed its 100-day mark, some changes in the composition of his team signal a potential reassessment of the structure and direction of U.S. foreign policy.

The Main Objective of Trump’s Proposal for Ukraine-Russia Peace Negotiations

Strategic Council Online– Interview: An international affairs expert stated that the agreement between Ukraine and the U.S. on sharing profits from the sale of Ukrainian minerals, along with the shift in the U.S. stance on peace negotiations and the fading of its mediation between Moscow and Kyiv, demonstrates that Trump was never genuinely concerned with peace, termination of the war, or respecting the territorial integrity of nations. Instead, his sole focus has been securing his interests and objectives in Ukraine.

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Mustafa al-Kazemi

Iraqi election; Perspectives / Effective factors & reasons to oppose and raising obstacles against it

Iraqi election; Perspectives / Effective factors & reasons to oppose and raising obstacles against it

Strategic Council Online- Early parliamentary election in Iraq which was supposed to be held on June 6, 2021, has been postponed. Whispers were circulating within the past few weeks that certain figures, movements and players are looking for the second postponement of election in Iraq which was originally supposed to be held on October 10, 2021.
Hamid Khoshayand, International Analyst

Consequences of destabilizing US presence in Iraq

Consequences of destabilizing US presence in Iraq

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on Iraq affairs, commenting on the continued presence of US troops in Iraq despite strategic talks between the two countries on this issue and approval of the law on the withdrawal of US troops from Iraq in December 2019 said: There is no doubt that the stay of American forces in Iraq will intensify instability in that country.

US Withdrawal from Iraq to Guarantee Regional Peace, Stability

US Withdrawal from Iraq to Guarantee Regional Peace, Stability

Strategic Council Online – An analyst of Iraq affairs, referring to some issues of concern to Tehran and Baghdad raised during the visit of the Iraqi National Security Adviser to Iran, said that withdrawal of the Americans from that country can help improve security situation in Iraq and limit the ISIS. Unfortunately, he said what has overshadowed common security issues between Iran and Iraq is the continued presence of US forces in Iraq.

Why Saudi Arabia has changed its approach to Iraq?

Why Saudi Arabia has changed its approach to Iraq?

Strategic Council Online—Interview: An expert of Middle East affairs and assistant professor of international relations in the Human Sciences Research Center says relations between Baghdad and Riyadh have faced many highs and lows during the past several decades.

Internal Unrest, Potential for Major Socio-Political Developments in Saudi Arabia

Internal Unrest, Potential for Major Socio-Political Developments in Saudi Arabia

Strategic Council Online – An analyst of West Asia affairs said that Saudi Arabia is the cradle of ISIS line of thinking and that Mohammed bin Salman’s approach to social reform is contradictory, adding: There is potentials for great socio-political changes in Saudi Arabia, but they have forcefully prevented this by spending huge money and through false propaganda.

ISIS Survivors in Iraq; a Tool for Foreign Players

ISIS Survivors in Iraq; a Tool for Foreign Players

Strategic Council Online – A university professor said that ISIS survivors are part of the leverage of foreign powers to advance their foreign policy towards Iraq, adding: This view is especially true about the United States, which is under the pressure of the resistance groups to withdraw troops following a decision by the Iraqi parliament.

Negative Consequences of Saudi Economic Investment in Iraq

Negative Consequences of Saudi Economic Investment in Iraq

Strategic Council Online: An expert on the Middle East affairs, referring to the protest rally of the Iraqis in response to Saudi Arabia’s investment in their country, said: The government of Mustafa Al-Kadhimi is looking to foreign investment, especially by the wealthy states in the Persian Gulf, to alleviate economic problems – countries that in the past two decades, with the support of the ISIS and some extremist Sunni groups in Iraq, have always tried to prevent any stabilization and security in the war-torn country.

Saudi Strategic & Dangerous Goals in Purchasing Land in Iraq

Saudi Strategic & Dangerous Goals in Purchasing Land in Iraq

Strategic Council Online: An expert on regional issues said that some currents in Iraq, due to pan-Arabism approaches, have shown great interest in the Saudi plan to rebuild Iraqi agriculture, but this could lead to the gradual collapse of Iraq.

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

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

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

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.

Implications of Trump Cabinet Reshuffle on U.S. Foreign Policy

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: As Donald Trump’s second administration recently passed its 100-day mark, some changes in the composition of his team signal a potential reassessment of the structure and direction of U.S. foreign policy.

The Main Objective of Trump’s Proposal for Ukraine-Russia Peace Negotiations

Strategic Council Online– Interview: An international affairs expert stated that the agreement between Ukraine and the U.S. on sharing profits from the sale of Ukrainian minerals, along with the shift in the U.S. stance on peace negotiations and the fading of its mediation between Moscow and Kyiv, demonstrates that Trump was never genuinely concerned with peace, termination of the war, or respecting the territorial integrity of nations. Instead, his sole focus has been securing his interests and objectives in Ukraine.

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Mustafa al-Kazemi

Iraqi election; Perspectives / Effective factors & reasons to oppose and raising obstacles against it

Iraqi election; Perspectives / Effective factors & reasons to oppose and raising obstacles against it

Strategic Council Online- Early parliamentary election in Iraq which was supposed to be held on June 6, 2021, has been postponed. Whispers were circulating within the past few weeks that certain figures, movements and players are looking for the second postponement of election in Iraq which was originally supposed to be held on October 10, 2021.
Hamid Khoshayand, International Analyst

Consequences of destabilizing US presence in Iraq

Consequences of destabilizing US presence in Iraq

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on Iraq affairs, commenting on the continued presence of US troops in Iraq despite strategic talks between the two countries on this issue and approval of the law on the withdrawal of US troops from Iraq in December 2019 said: There is no doubt that the stay of American forces in Iraq will intensify instability in that country.

US Withdrawal from Iraq to Guarantee Regional Peace, Stability

US Withdrawal from Iraq to Guarantee Regional Peace, Stability

Strategic Council Online – An analyst of Iraq affairs, referring to some issues of concern to Tehran and Baghdad raised during the visit of the Iraqi National Security Adviser to Iran, said that withdrawal of the Americans from that country can help improve security situation in Iraq and limit the ISIS. Unfortunately, he said what has overshadowed common security issues between Iran and Iraq is the continued presence of US forces in Iraq.

Why Saudi Arabia has changed its approach to Iraq?

Why Saudi Arabia has changed its approach to Iraq?

Strategic Council Online—Interview: An expert of Middle East affairs and assistant professor of international relations in the Human Sciences Research Center says relations between Baghdad and Riyadh have faced many highs and lows during the past several decades.

Internal Unrest, Potential for Major Socio-Political Developments in Saudi Arabia

Internal Unrest, Potential for Major Socio-Political Developments in Saudi Arabia

Strategic Council Online – An analyst of West Asia affairs said that Saudi Arabia is the cradle of ISIS line of thinking and that Mohammed bin Salman’s approach to social reform is contradictory, adding: There is potentials for great socio-political changes in Saudi Arabia, but they have forcefully prevented this by spending huge money and through false propaganda.

ISIS Survivors in Iraq; a Tool for Foreign Players

ISIS Survivors in Iraq; a Tool for Foreign Players

Strategic Council Online – A university professor said that ISIS survivors are part of the leverage of foreign powers to advance their foreign policy towards Iraq, adding: This view is especially true about the United States, which is under the pressure of the resistance groups to withdraw troops following a decision by the Iraqi parliament.

Negative Consequences of Saudi Economic Investment in Iraq

Negative Consequences of Saudi Economic Investment in Iraq

Strategic Council Online: An expert on the Middle East affairs, referring to the protest rally of the Iraqis in response to Saudi Arabia’s investment in their country, said: The government of Mustafa Al-Kadhimi is looking to foreign investment, especially by the wealthy states in the Persian Gulf, to alleviate economic problems – countries that in the past two decades, with the support of the ISIS and some extremist Sunni groups in Iraq, have always tried to prevent any stabilization and security in the war-torn country.

Saudi Strategic & Dangerous Goals in Purchasing Land in Iraq

Saudi Strategic & Dangerous Goals in Purchasing Land in Iraq

Strategic Council Online: An expert on regional issues said that some currents in Iraq, due to pan-Arabism approaches, have shown great interest in the Saudi plan to rebuild Iraqi agriculture, but this could lead to the gradual collapse of Iraq.

Mustafa al-Kazemi

Iraqi election; Perspectives / Effective factors & reasons to oppose and raising obstacles against it

Iraqi election; Perspectives / Effective factors & reasons to oppose and raising obstacles against it

Strategic Council Online- Early parliamentary election in Iraq which was supposed to be held on June 6, 2021, has been postponed. Whispers were circulating within the past few weeks that certain figures, movements and players are looking for the second postponement of election in Iraq which was originally supposed to be held on October 10, 2021.
Hamid Khoshayand, International Analyst

Consequences of destabilizing US presence in Iraq

Consequences of destabilizing US presence in Iraq

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on Iraq affairs, commenting on the continued presence of US troops in Iraq despite strategic talks between the two countries on this issue and approval of the law on the withdrawal of US troops from Iraq in December 2019 said: There is no doubt that the stay of American forces in Iraq will intensify instability in that country.

US Withdrawal from Iraq to Guarantee Regional Peace, Stability

US Withdrawal from Iraq to Guarantee Regional Peace, Stability

Strategic Council Online – An analyst of Iraq affairs, referring to some issues of concern to Tehran and Baghdad raised during the visit of the Iraqi National Security Adviser to Iran, said that withdrawal of the Americans from that country can help improve security situation in Iraq and limit the ISIS. Unfortunately, he said what has overshadowed common security issues between Iran and Iraq is the continued presence of US forces in Iraq.

Why Saudi Arabia has changed its approach to Iraq?

Why Saudi Arabia has changed its approach to Iraq?

Strategic Council Online—Interview: An expert of Middle East affairs and assistant professor of international relations in the Human Sciences Research Center says relations between Baghdad and Riyadh have faced many highs and lows during the past several decades.

Internal Unrest, Potential for Major Socio-Political Developments in Saudi Arabia

Internal Unrest, Potential for Major Socio-Political Developments in Saudi Arabia

Strategic Council Online – An analyst of West Asia affairs said that Saudi Arabia is the cradle of ISIS line of thinking and that Mohammed bin Salman’s approach to social reform is contradictory, adding: There is potentials for great socio-political changes in Saudi Arabia, but they have forcefully prevented this by spending huge money and through false propaganda.

ISIS Survivors in Iraq; a Tool for Foreign Players

ISIS Survivors in Iraq; a Tool for Foreign Players

Strategic Council Online – A university professor said that ISIS survivors are part of the leverage of foreign powers to advance their foreign policy towards Iraq, adding: This view is especially true about the United States, which is under the pressure of the resistance groups to withdraw troops following a decision by the Iraqi parliament.

Negative Consequences of Saudi Economic Investment in Iraq

Negative Consequences of Saudi Economic Investment in Iraq

Strategic Council Online: An expert on the Middle East affairs, referring to the protest rally of the Iraqis in response to Saudi Arabia’s investment in their country, said: The government of Mustafa Al-Kadhimi is looking to foreign investment, especially by the wealthy states in the Persian Gulf, to alleviate economic problems – countries that in the past two decades, with the support of the ISIS and some extremist Sunni groups in Iraq, have always tried to prevent any stabilization and security in the war-torn country.

Saudi Strategic & Dangerous Goals in Purchasing Land in Iraq

Saudi Strategic & Dangerous Goals in Purchasing Land in Iraq

Strategic Council Online: An expert on regional issues said that some currents in Iraq, due to pan-Arabism approaches, have shown great interest in the Saudi plan to rebuild Iraqi agriculture, but this could lead to the gradual collapse of Iraq.

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

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

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

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.

Implications of Trump Cabinet Reshuffle on U.S. Foreign Policy

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: As Donald Trump’s second administration recently passed its 100-day mark, some changes in the composition of his team signal a potential reassessment of the structure and direction of U.S. foreign policy.

The Main Objective of Trump’s Proposal for Ukraine-Russia Peace Negotiations

Strategic Council Online– Interview: An international affairs expert stated that the agreement between Ukraine and the U.S. on sharing profits from the sale of Ukrainian minerals, along with the shift in the U.S. stance on peace negotiations and the fading of its mediation between Moscow and Kyiv, demonstrates that Trump was never genuinely concerned with peace, termination of the war, or respecting the territorial integrity of nations. Instead, his sole focus has been securing his interests and objectives in Ukraine.

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Mustafa al-Kazemi

Iraqi election; Perspectives / Effective factors & reasons to oppose and raising obstacles against it

Iraqi election; Perspectives / Effective factors & reasons to oppose and raising obstacles against it

Strategic Council Online- Early parliamentary election in Iraq which was supposed to be held on June 6, 2021, has been postponed. Whispers were circulating within the past few weeks that certain figures, movements and players are looking for the second postponement of election in Iraq which was originally supposed to be held on October 10, 2021.
Hamid Khoshayand, International Analyst

Consequences of destabilizing US presence in Iraq

Consequences of destabilizing US presence in Iraq

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on Iraq affairs, commenting on the continued presence of US troops in Iraq despite strategic talks between the two countries on this issue and approval of the law on the withdrawal of US troops from Iraq in December 2019 said: There is no doubt that the stay of American forces in Iraq will intensify instability in that country.

US Withdrawal from Iraq to Guarantee Regional Peace, Stability

US Withdrawal from Iraq to Guarantee Regional Peace, Stability

Strategic Council Online – An analyst of Iraq affairs, referring to some issues of concern to Tehran and Baghdad raised during the visit of the Iraqi National Security Adviser to Iran, said that withdrawal of the Americans from that country can help improve security situation in Iraq and limit the ISIS. Unfortunately, he said what has overshadowed common security issues between Iran and Iraq is the continued presence of US forces in Iraq.

Why Saudi Arabia has changed its approach to Iraq?

Why Saudi Arabia has changed its approach to Iraq?

Strategic Council Online—Interview: An expert of Middle East affairs and assistant professor of international relations in the Human Sciences Research Center says relations between Baghdad and Riyadh have faced many highs and lows during the past several decades.

Internal Unrest, Potential for Major Socio-Political Developments in Saudi Arabia

Internal Unrest, Potential for Major Socio-Political Developments in Saudi Arabia

Strategic Council Online – An analyst of West Asia affairs said that Saudi Arabia is the cradle of ISIS line of thinking and that Mohammed bin Salman’s approach to social reform is contradictory, adding: There is potentials for great socio-political changes in Saudi Arabia, but they have forcefully prevented this by spending huge money and through false propaganda.

ISIS Survivors in Iraq; a Tool for Foreign Players

ISIS Survivors in Iraq; a Tool for Foreign Players

Strategic Council Online – A university professor said that ISIS survivors are part of the leverage of foreign powers to advance their foreign policy towards Iraq, adding: This view is especially true about the United States, which is under the pressure of the resistance groups to withdraw troops following a decision by the Iraqi parliament.

Negative Consequences of Saudi Economic Investment in Iraq

Negative Consequences of Saudi Economic Investment in Iraq

Strategic Council Online: An expert on the Middle East affairs, referring to the protest rally of the Iraqis in response to Saudi Arabia’s investment in their country, said: The government of Mustafa Al-Kadhimi is looking to foreign investment, especially by the wealthy states in the Persian Gulf, to alleviate economic problems – countries that in the past two decades, with the support of the ISIS and some extremist Sunni groups in Iraq, have always tried to prevent any stabilization and security in the war-torn country.

Saudi Strategic & Dangerous Goals in Purchasing Land in Iraq

Saudi Strategic & Dangerous Goals in Purchasing Land in Iraq

Strategic Council Online: An expert on regional issues said that some currents in Iraq, due to pan-Arabism approaches, have shown great interest in the Saudi plan to rebuild Iraqi agriculture, but this could lead to the gradual collapse of 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

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

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.

Implications of Trump Cabinet Reshuffle on U.S. Foreign Policy

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: As Donald Trump’s second administration recently passed its 100-day mark, some changes in the composition of his team signal a potential reassessment of the structure and direction of U.S. foreign policy.

The Main Objective of Trump’s Proposal for Ukraine-Russia Peace Negotiations

Strategic Council Online– Interview: An international affairs expert stated that the agreement between Ukraine and the U.S. on sharing profits from the sale of Ukrainian minerals, along with the shift in the U.S. stance on peace negotiations and the fading of its mediation between Moscow and Kyiv, demonstrates that Trump was never genuinely concerned with peace, termination of the war, or respecting the territorial integrity of nations. Instead, his sole focus has been securing his interests and objectives in Ukraine.

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