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Analysis of the US Smart Deterrence Policy

2025/04/26

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Deterrence has always been one of the main pillars of the US foreign and security policy against its rivals. However, geopolitical developments, the emergence of non-state actors, cyber threats, and changes in the global balance of power show the need for the US to reconsider its traditional deterrence approaches. In this regard, the concept of “smart deterrence” as a combination of hard and soft tools has attracted the attention of American politicians.

Consequences of the Spread of Tension and the Crisis of Disobedience in the Israeli Army

2025/04/23

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Anti-war protests that took place sometime after the Israeli invasion of Gaza have become one of the main concerns of the Israeli army.

A New Chapter Awaits Tehran-Riyadh Relations

2025/04/21

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: The visit of Saudi Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman to Iran, the presentation of the message of the Saudi King to the Supreme Leader of the Revolution, and the meeting with high-ranking officials of the Islamic Republic of Iran, in addition to playing an effective role in strengthening and consolidating bilateral relations, can be effective in providing the necessary platforms and conditions for advancing collective cooperation in the region.

New Regional Order and the Requirement of Pathology of Iran’s Strategy

2025/04/17

Strategic Council Online – Guest Note: After the developments in Syria and the challenges that the Axis of Resistance has faced, policymakers and analysts have decided to present a new representation of the Middle East regional order and consider new dimensions in their decision-making. The change and new combination of cooperation and alliances indicate an understanding of changes in the regional order. As a result, we are witnessing a change in strategies, which also requires changing their type of action and approach.

Tariff War and Escalation of Tension in China-US Relations

2025/04/13

Strategic Council Online – Interview: The Secretary-General of the Iran-China Strategic Studies Institute believes that following the tariff war between China and the US, relations between Washington and Beijing face a turbulent outlook during the Trump era.

Consequences of the Trump Administration’s Trade War

2025/04/13

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: The consequences of Trump’s trade war, which is unprecedented and new and has apparently been implemented to ” support domestic production” in the United States and “balance global trade,” are gradually becoming apparent.

Analysis: Egypt’s Approach to the Gaza Crisis

2025/04/12

Strategic Council Online Opinion: Egypt’s foreign policy towards West Asia, especially in matters related to Gaza, is influenced by complex strategic factors that include national security, relations with global powers, and the country’s role in regional developments.

Analysis of the China-US Tariff War

2025/04/11

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: China expects the “Made in China 2025” strategy to be completed and realized this year. On the other hand, the United States sees its supposed hegemony in danger and is trying to maintain its position.
In this situation and as one of the means of confrontation, the trade war has intensified again, as was the experience of the 2016-2020 period, and in the most recent action, China and the United States have increased tariffs on each other’s agricultural products; China by 15 percent and the United States by 20 percent. Will this ping-pong lead to a trade agreement, or will the trade war intensify?

Turkmanistan

Consequences and solutions to prevent the decrease of the water level of the Caspian Sea

2024/01/13

Strategic Council Online-Opinion: The unprecedented decrease in the water level of the Caspian Sea has recently become important news in the media, political, and environmental circles. The continuous and rapid reduction in the level of the Caspian Sea began in 1996 and continues to this day.
Barsam Mohammadi-Expert of regional affairs

Strategic Objectives, Results of 1st China-Central Asian Summit Meeting

2023/06/10

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A faculty member of Allameh Tabataba’i University stated that in relations with Central Asia, China has considered a pragmatic policy centered on the economy and has put this economy in interaction with politics, and for this reason, concerning political and security issues has not been indifferent, adding: the agreements reached in the recent meeting of the heads of states of China and Central Asian countries, entails stabilization and intensification of Beijing’s presence and influence in that region, and as a result, an increase of Beijing’s playing capability in those countries.

Baku’s role playing in gas supply to Europe; from propaganda to reality

2023/02/22

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on energy economy, referring to the media and political space-making by Europe and Baku regarding Azerbaijan’s gas reserves, noted: Considering the issues of the Caucasus region and efforts we are witnessing being made by foreign players to increase the presence and role-playing in it, Baku tries to demonstrate itself as an important and decisive player.

Iran Gas Swap with Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan Brings Strategy of Zionist Regime under Question

2021/12/14

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: The importance, opportunities and benefits that Iran’s gas swap agreement with Turkmenistan and the Republic of Azerbaijan enjoys have caused concern for the Zionist regime, as the agreement is in opposition to the Israeli plans in the region that seek to destroy and weaken Iran’s foreign relations, especially with Central Asian and South Caucasus countries.
Barsam Mohammadi – Expert on regional affairs

The maneuver of Russia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and common concerns about the spread of insecurity to Central Asia

2021/08/15

Strategic Council Online—Interview: A university professor said any instability and insecurity in Afghanistan can easily spread to Central Asian states and create numerous security challenges for them, adding that there is the concern that empowerment of a radical force in Afghanistan and or any other foreign instigation or movement can result in recruitment of social dissidents in Tajikistan and move this country towards serious challenges.

Strategic goals and consequences of the misguided US policy in Afghanistan

2021/07/20

Strategic Council Online—Interview: An expert of international issues says the United States irresponsible withdrawal of forces from Afghanistan has disrupted the relative stability in that country as the US is trying in addition to creating instability in the region, manage the Afghan crisis to create a threat for its rivals in the region.

Prolongation of Afghan Crisis with Taliban’s Military, Violent Approach

2021/07/13

Strategic Council Online – Former Chief of Afghanistan Headquarters at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that if the Tajiks enter the field of resistance against the Taliban, they will most likely have the support of the Uzbeks, Hazaras, Turkmen, other ethnic groups and even some Pashtuns, adding: Ethnic groups in Afghanistan have so far waited to see where the situation of the Taliban and resistance of the military against them will lead. The Taliban have not taken a stand against other ethnic groups and are trying not to turn the issue into an ethnic conflict.

Necessity of redefining Iran’s cooperation with Central Asian states

2021/04/23

Strategic Council Online—Interview: An expert of Central Asian affairs says the recent visit by Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif to the four main Central Asian states of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan bears geopolitical and strategic significance given the recent developments such as the nuclear talks and the 25-year cooperation agreement between Iran and China.

Effects of Second Karabakh War on Energy Equations in the Caucasus

2021/02/07

Strategic Council Online – An analyst on Caucasus affairs said: It seems that one of the consequences of the Second Karabakh War and lack of the Russian support for Armenia was that Russia, under geopolitical and territorial pressure, influenced the energy transfer issue and brought the war to a point to play its role in the ceasefire.

Opportunities for Iran’s Cooperation with Central Asian States

2021/01/16

Strategic Council Online – The Islamic Republic of Iran can use the principle of balancing and diversification, to increase its presence in the Central Asian region.
Vali Kouzegar Kaleji – senior researcher at the Center for Strategic Studies of the President’s Office

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Analysis of the US Smart Deterrence Policy

2025/04/26

Consequences of the Spread of Tension and the Crisis of Disobedience in the Israeli Army

2025/04/23

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Anti-war protests that took place sometime after the Israeli invasion of Gaza have become one of the main concerns of the Israeli army.