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Zionist Regime’s Post-War Map for Gaza

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

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

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

France and the Two-State Solution in Occupied Territories

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

The Prospect of US Military Withdrawal from Iraq

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

Russia’s Multifaceted Relations with Neighbors

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

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

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

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Analysis of Bashar Assad’s Visit to Beijing, China’s Strategic Targets

Analysis of Bashar Assad’s Visit to Beijing, China’s Strategic Targets

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on West Asia affairs said China’s purpose of inviting Assad to Beijing in the current situation is more political and in line with the determination of the Chinese to strengthen their political and geopolitical role in the Middle East, especially in critical areas and disputed cases, adding: The signing of the memorandum with general titles without clear economic agreements is indicative of the fact that China currently has no intention of doing serious economic work in Syria and what is more likely is the implementation of small scale projects rather than macroeconomic plan.

US Strategy in Caucasus: Undermining  Russia’s Position, Regional Role

US Strategy in Caucasus: Undermining Russia’s Position, Regional Role

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on international law, stating that with the blocking of the Lachin Corridor nine months ago and the surrender of Karabakh, Moscow’s 2020 agreement has practically collapsed, added: For the first time after the collapse of the Soviet Union, a solid anti-Russian atmosphere has been created in Armenia and the US, while considering the Russians to be the cause of the current situation, is trying to show Russia as passive and useless and pull the rug from that country’s foot in the region and strengthen its presence in Armenia.

Challenges of Turkey’s EU Membership

Challenges of Turkey’s EU Membership

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

Increasing Negative Influence of the West on Russia-Turkey Relations

Increasing Negative Influence of the West on Russia-Turkey Relations

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A researcher of the Research Center of the Expediency Council, while emphasizing the importance of the recent meeting between the presidents of Turkey and Russia in Sochi, said: The crisis in Ukraine and the pressures of the West have negatively affected Turkey’s balanced approach towards the West and Russia, and that the Russians are doubtful about Turkey’s future policies.

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

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

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on European affairs says that the possible entry of the Western Balkan states into the European Union could have adverse effects on Turkey noted the increase in competition with those countries to gain access to the resources of the European Union, the economic challenges caused by the change in trade preferences in the region, the risk of further distancing the EU from Turkey due to the stronger alignment of the Balkans with the policies of the European Union, changes in the geopolitics of the region and the possible reduction of Turkey’s role in shaping the future of the Western Balkans are among the potential challenges of the accession for Turkey.

Analysis of 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

Objectives Behind Holding Joint US-Armenia Military Exercise

Objectives Behind Holding Joint US-Armenia Military Exercise

Strategic Council Online – Interview: The former head of the Foundation for Caucasus Studies considered the holding of a limited exercise between Armenia and the United States a warning to Russia to show that Armenia, under the leadership of Pashinyan, will rely more on the United States and said: This maneuver, which is mainly for the domestic consumption of Biden and Pashinyan governments, will not help Yerevan and will not be effective in the critical developments that are being shaped in the region.

Britain’s Role in Blocking Lachin Corridor

Britain’s Role in Blocking Lachin Corridor

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: In the aftermath of the 44-day war between the Republic of Azerbaijan and Armenia in 2020, the Lachin Corridor has become a “challenging” subject matter.
Barsam Mohammadi – Expert on regional affairs

Necessity of Investigating Caspian Sea Level Decrease’s Causes in Cooperation with Coastal Countries

Necessity of Investigating Caspian Sea Level Decrease’s Causes in Cooperation with Coastal Countries

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A faculty member at Tarbiat Modares University said: The only binding legal mechanism for the marine environment of the Caspian Sea is the Framework Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment of the Caspian Sea, also known as the “Tehran Convention,” with its five protocols, which have many capacities and whose scope includes various issues, including prevention and reduction of pollution, Caspian Sea level fluctuations, exchange of and access to information, management of coastal areas, etc. While examining such capacities for the cooperation of the coastal countries, they should be made more active by removing the obstacles to preserve and strengthen the marine and environmental regime of the Caspian Sea.

Dimensions, Prospects of UAE-Saudi Rivalry in Ukraine Crisis

Dimensions, Prospects of UAE-Saudi Rivalry in Ukraine Crisis

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An analyst of international affairs considered the competition between the UAE and Saudi Arabia regarding mediation to solve the Ukraine crisis as part of the competitive strategy of the two countries in different political, economic, and geopolitical fields with the aim of expanding influence and creating soft power in the region and the world, especially in the centers of international power, and said: Saudi Arabia has more weight and leverage to play such a role in this framework.

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Zionist Regime’s Post-War Map for Gaza

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

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

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

France and the Two-State Solution in Occupied Territories

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

The Prospect of US Military Withdrawal from Iraq

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

Russia’s Multifaceted Relations with Neighbors

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

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

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

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Analysis of Bashar Assad’s Visit to Beijing, China’s Strategic Targets

Analysis of Bashar Assad’s Visit to Beijing, China’s Strategic Targets

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on West Asia affairs said China’s purpose of inviting Assad to Beijing in the current situation is more political and in line with the determination of the Chinese to strengthen their political and geopolitical role in the Middle East, especially in critical areas and disputed cases, adding: The signing of the memorandum with general titles without clear economic agreements is indicative of the fact that China currently has no intention of doing serious economic work in Syria and what is more likely is the implementation of small scale projects rather than macroeconomic plan.

US Strategy in Caucasus: Undermining  Russia’s Position, Regional Role

US Strategy in Caucasus: Undermining Russia’s Position, Regional Role

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on international law, stating that with the blocking of the Lachin Corridor nine months ago and the surrender of Karabakh, Moscow’s 2020 agreement has practically collapsed, added: For the first time after the collapse of the Soviet Union, a solid anti-Russian atmosphere has been created in Armenia and the US, while considering the Russians to be the cause of the current situation, is trying to show Russia as passive and useless and pull the rug from that country’s foot in the region and strengthen its presence in Armenia.

Challenges of Turkey’s EU Membership

Challenges of Turkey’s EU Membership

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

Increasing Negative Influence of the West on Russia-Turkey Relations

Increasing Negative Influence of the West on Russia-Turkey Relations

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A researcher of the Research Center of the Expediency Council, while emphasizing the importance of the recent meeting between the presidents of Turkey and Russia in Sochi, said: The crisis in Ukraine and the pressures of the West have negatively affected Turkey’s balanced approach towards the West and Russia, and that the Russians are doubtful about Turkey’s future policies.

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

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

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on European affairs says that the possible entry of the Western Balkan states into the European Union could have adverse effects on Turkey noted the increase in competition with those countries to gain access to the resources of the European Union, the economic challenges caused by the change in trade preferences in the region, the risk of further distancing the EU from Turkey due to the stronger alignment of the Balkans with the policies of the European Union, changes in the geopolitics of the region and the possible reduction of Turkey’s role in shaping the future of the Western Balkans are among the potential challenges of the accession for Turkey.

Analysis of 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

Objectives Behind Holding Joint US-Armenia Military Exercise

Objectives Behind Holding Joint US-Armenia Military Exercise

Strategic Council Online – Interview: The former head of the Foundation for Caucasus Studies considered the holding of a limited exercise between Armenia and the United States a warning to Russia to show that Armenia, under the leadership of Pashinyan, will rely more on the United States and said: This maneuver, which is mainly for the domestic consumption of Biden and Pashinyan governments, will not help Yerevan and will not be effective in the critical developments that are being shaped in the region.

Britain’s Role in Blocking Lachin Corridor

Britain’s Role in Blocking Lachin Corridor

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: In the aftermath of the 44-day war between the Republic of Azerbaijan and Armenia in 2020, the Lachin Corridor has become a “challenging” subject matter.
Barsam Mohammadi – Expert on regional affairs

Necessity of Investigating Caspian Sea Level Decrease’s Causes in Cooperation with Coastal Countries

Necessity of Investigating Caspian Sea Level Decrease’s Causes in Cooperation with Coastal Countries

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A faculty member at Tarbiat Modares University said: The only binding legal mechanism for the marine environment of the Caspian Sea is the Framework Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment of the Caspian Sea, also known as the “Tehran Convention,” with its five protocols, which have many capacities and whose scope includes various issues, including prevention and reduction of pollution, Caspian Sea level fluctuations, exchange of and access to information, management of coastal areas, etc. While examining such capacities for the cooperation of the coastal countries, they should be made more active by removing the obstacles to preserve and strengthen the marine and environmental regime of the Caspian Sea.

Dimensions, Prospects of UAE-Saudi Rivalry in Ukraine Crisis

Dimensions, Prospects of UAE-Saudi Rivalry in Ukraine Crisis

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An analyst of international affairs considered the competition between the UAE and Saudi Arabia regarding mediation to solve the Ukraine crisis as part of the competitive strategy of the two countries in different political, economic, and geopolitical fields with the aim of expanding influence and creating soft power in the region and the world, especially in the centers of international power, and said: Saudi Arabia has more weight and leverage to play such a role in this framework.

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Analysis of Bashar Assad’s Visit to Beijing, China’s Strategic Targets

Analysis of Bashar Assad’s Visit to Beijing, China’s Strategic Targets

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on West Asia affairs said China’s purpose of inviting Assad to Beijing in the current situation is more political and in line with the determination of the Chinese to strengthen their political and geopolitical role in the Middle East, especially in critical areas and disputed cases, adding: The signing of the memorandum with general titles without clear economic agreements is indicative of the fact that China currently has no intention of doing serious economic work in Syria and what is more likely is the implementation of small scale projects rather than macroeconomic plan.

US Strategy in Caucasus: Undermining  Russia’s Position, Regional Role

US Strategy in Caucasus: Undermining Russia’s Position, Regional Role

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on international law, stating that with the blocking of the Lachin Corridor nine months ago and the surrender of Karabakh, Moscow’s 2020 agreement has practically collapsed, added: For the first time after the collapse of the Soviet Union, a solid anti-Russian atmosphere has been created in Armenia and the US, while considering the Russians to be the cause of the current situation, is trying to show Russia as passive and useless and pull the rug from that country’s foot in the region and strengthen its presence in Armenia.

Challenges of Turkey’s EU Membership

Challenges of Turkey’s EU Membership

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

Increasing Negative Influence of the West on Russia-Turkey Relations

Increasing Negative Influence of the West on Russia-Turkey Relations

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A researcher of the Research Center of the Expediency Council, while emphasizing the importance of the recent meeting between the presidents of Turkey and Russia in Sochi, said: The crisis in Ukraine and the pressures of the West have negatively affected Turkey’s balanced approach towards the West and Russia, and that the Russians are doubtful about Turkey’s future policies.

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

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

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on European affairs says that the possible entry of the Western Balkan states into the European Union could have adverse effects on Turkey noted the increase in competition with those countries to gain access to the resources of the European Union, the economic challenges caused by the change in trade preferences in the region, the risk of further distancing the EU from Turkey due to the stronger alignment of the Balkans with the policies of the European Union, changes in the geopolitics of the region and the possible reduction of Turkey’s role in shaping the future of the Western Balkans are among the potential challenges of the accession for Turkey.

Analysis of 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

Objectives Behind Holding Joint US-Armenia Military Exercise

Objectives Behind Holding Joint US-Armenia Military Exercise

Strategic Council Online – Interview: The former head of the Foundation for Caucasus Studies considered the holding of a limited exercise between Armenia and the United States a warning to Russia to show that Armenia, under the leadership of Pashinyan, will rely more on the United States and said: This maneuver, which is mainly for the domestic consumption of Biden and Pashinyan governments, will not help Yerevan and will not be effective in the critical developments that are being shaped in the region.

Britain’s Role in Blocking Lachin Corridor

Britain’s Role in Blocking Lachin Corridor

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: In the aftermath of the 44-day war between the Republic of Azerbaijan and Armenia in 2020, the Lachin Corridor has become a “challenging” subject matter.
Barsam Mohammadi – Expert on regional affairs

Necessity of Investigating Caspian Sea Level Decrease’s Causes in Cooperation with Coastal Countries

Necessity of Investigating Caspian Sea Level Decrease’s Causes in Cooperation with Coastal Countries

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A faculty member at Tarbiat Modares University said: The only binding legal mechanism for the marine environment of the Caspian Sea is the Framework Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment of the Caspian Sea, also known as the “Tehran Convention,” with its five protocols, which have many capacities and whose scope includes various issues, including prevention and reduction of pollution, Caspian Sea level fluctuations, exchange of and access to information, management of coastal areas, etc. While examining such capacities for the cooperation of the coastal countries, they should be made more active by removing the obstacles to preserve and strengthen the marine and environmental regime of the Caspian Sea.

Dimensions, Prospects of UAE-Saudi Rivalry in Ukraine Crisis

Dimensions, Prospects of UAE-Saudi Rivalry in Ukraine Crisis

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An analyst of international affairs considered the competition between the UAE and Saudi Arabia regarding mediation to solve the Ukraine crisis as part of the competitive strategy of the two countries in different political, economic, and geopolitical fields with the aim of expanding influence and creating soft power in the region and the world, especially in the centers of international power, and said: Saudi Arabia has more weight and leverage to play such a role in this framework.

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Zionist Regime’s Post-War Map for Gaza

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

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

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

France and the Two-State Solution in Occupied Territories

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

The Prospect of US Military Withdrawal from Iraq

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

Russia’s Multifaceted Relations with Neighbors

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

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

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

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Analysis of Bashar Assad’s Visit to Beijing, China’s Strategic Targets

Analysis of Bashar Assad’s Visit to Beijing, China’s Strategic Targets

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on West Asia affairs said China’s purpose of inviting Assad to Beijing in the current situation is more political and in line with the determination of the Chinese to strengthen their political and geopolitical role in the Middle East, especially in critical areas and disputed cases, adding: The signing of the memorandum with general titles without clear economic agreements is indicative of the fact that China currently has no intention of doing serious economic work in Syria and what is more likely is the implementation of small scale projects rather than macroeconomic plan.

US Strategy in Caucasus: Undermining  Russia’s Position, Regional Role

US Strategy in Caucasus: Undermining Russia’s Position, Regional Role

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on international law, stating that with the blocking of the Lachin Corridor nine months ago and the surrender of Karabakh, Moscow’s 2020 agreement has practically collapsed, added: For the first time after the collapse of the Soviet Union, a solid anti-Russian atmosphere has been created in Armenia and the US, while considering the Russians to be the cause of the current situation, is trying to show Russia as passive and useless and pull the rug from that country’s foot in the region and strengthen its presence in Armenia.

Challenges of Turkey’s EU Membership

Challenges of Turkey’s EU Membership

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

Increasing Negative Influence of the West on Russia-Turkey Relations

Increasing Negative Influence of the West on Russia-Turkey Relations

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A researcher of the Research Center of the Expediency Council, while emphasizing the importance of the recent meeting between the presidents of Turkey and Russia in Sochi, said: The crisis in Ukraine and the pressures of the West have negatively affected Turkey’s balanced approach towards the West and Russia, and that the Russians are doubtful about Turkey’s future policies.

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

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

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on European affairs says that the possible entry of the Western Balkan states into the European Union could have adverse effects on Turkey noted the increase in competition with those countries to gain access to the resources of the European Union, the economic challenges caused by the change in trade preferences in the region, the risk of further distancing the EU from Turkey due to the stronger alignment of the Balkans with the policies of the European Union, changes in the geopolitics of the region and the possible reduction of Turkey’s role in shaping the future of the Western Balkans are among the potential challenges of the accession for Turkey.

Analysis of 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

Objectives Behind Holding Joint US-Armenia Military Exercise

Objectives Behind Holding Joint US-Armenia Military Exercise

Strategic Council Online – Interview: The former head of the Foundation for Caucasus Studies considered the holding of a limited exercise between Armenia and the United States a warning to Russia to show that Armenia, under the leadership of Pashinyan, will rely more on the United States and said: This maneuver, which is mainly for the domestic consumption of Biden and Pashinyan governments, will not help Yerevan and will not be effective in the critical developments that are being shaped in the region.

Britain’s Role in Blocking Lachin Corridor

Britain’s Role in Blocking Lachin Corridor

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: In the aftermath of the 44-day war between the Republic of Azerbaijan and Armenia in 2020, the Lachin Corridor has become a “challenging” subject matter.
Barsam Mohammadi – Expert on regional affairs

Necessity of Investigating Caspian Sea Level Decrease’s Causes in Cooperation with Coastal Countries

Necessity of Investigating Caspian Sea Level Decrease’s Causes in Cooperation with Coastal Countries

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A faculty member at Tarbiat Modares University said: The only binding legal mechanism for the marine environment of the Caspian Sea is the Framework Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment of the Caspian Sea, also known as the “Tehran Convention,” with its five protocols, which have many capacities and whose scope includes various issues, including prevention and reduction of pollution, Caspian Sea level fluctuations, exchange of and access to information, management of coastal areas, etc. While examining such capacities for the cooperation of the coastal countries, they should be made more active by removing the obstacles to preserve and strengthen the marine and environmental regime of the Caspian Sea.

Dimensions, Prospects of UAE-Saudi Rivalry in Ukraine Crisis

Dimensions, Prospects of UAE-Saudi Rivalry in Ukraine Crisis

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An analyst of international affairs considered the competition between the UAE and Saudi Arabia regarding mediation to solve the Ukraine crisis as part of the competitive strategy of the two countries in different political, economic, and geopolitical fields with the aim of expanding influence and creating soft power in the region and the world, especially in the centers of international power, and said: Saudi Arabia has more weight and leverage to play such a role in this framework.

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Zionist Regime’s Post-War Map for Gaza

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

France and the Two-State Solution in Occupied Territories

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

The Prospect of US Military Withdrawal from Iraq

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

Russia’s Multifaceted Relations with Neighbors

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

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

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