جدیدترین مطالب

Saudi Hesitation about FTA between PGCC and China

2024/05/27

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A former Iranian diplomat said about the hesitation of Saudi Arabia to interact with China in the framework of the free trade agreement between China and the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council: This issue does not have just economic or political reasons. The reasons for this delay have changed momentarily due to regional and international developments and are definitely in line with the interests of each of the parties to the agreement.

An Analysis of UNGA Resolution for Full Membership of Palestine

2024/05/26

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on international issues said that tearing up the UN Charter by the representative of the Israeli regime in response to the resolution on the full membership of Palestine means that the representative of this regime has admitted the end of what is called the state of Israel.

Reasons Why the Netanyahu Govt Is Preventing a Ceasefire Agreement

2024/05/21

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: The last round of indirect negotiations between Hamas officials and the Zionist regime, which was conducted in Cairo with the mediation of Qatar, Egypt, and the United States, was unsuccessful due to the Zionists’ “Obstruction.”
Hamid Khoshayand, an expert on regional issues

Impact of Student Protests on Relative Reduction of American & Western Support for Israeli Regime

2024/05/19

Strategic Council Online- Interview: An expert on international issues said that student protests by supporters of Palestine are having a relative effect on the policy of the United States and the West towards the Israeli regime.

Claims of a US Arms Embargo against Zionist Regime Reveal America’s Deception

2024/05/19

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on international issues said that the US claims to have suspended sending weapons to the Zionist regime is a political deception to silence public opinion because this would make no difference in the nature of Washington’s support for the Zionist army and the existence of this regime.

Goals of Blinken’s Recent Trip to Saudi Arabia

2024/05/17

Strategic Council Online—Interview: A researcher of Saudi affairs said that US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken arrived in Riyadh recently during a regional trip and had consultations with the Riyadh officials. It seems that one of the items on the agenda between Saudi Arabia and America, in addition to the Gaza war, is the process of normalizing relations between the Israeli regime and the Arab kingdom.

Why Is the Possibility of Revising Iran’s Nuclear Doctrine Raised

2024/05/15

Strategic Council Online – Note: Iran has done more than its share for the nuclear non-proliferation regime.

Dr. Kharrazi's response to the new US position on Iran's nuclear program:
It Was America That Abandoned Nuclear Diplomacy/ Iran Also Considers Diplomacy the Best Approach

2024/05/13

Strategic Council Online: The President of the Strategic Council on Foreign Relations stated: “The US State Department spokesperson, after my interview with Al Jazeera, reiterated their past remarks, stating that they won’t allow Iran to build nuclear weapons, but ultimately said diplomacy is the best approach. Yes, we too prefer diplomacy since based on the Fatwa of our Supreme Leader are not for nuclear weapons; rather, we are advocates of diplomacy to make the Middle East a nuclear-free region. But, in case the Israeli regime threatens us with nuclear weapons, we surely cannot sit idle and wait for permission from others.”

USA

Analyzing Internal Differences and Challenges of NATO

2019/12/18

Strategic Council Online: An international affairs expert stressed: Although the final statement of the NATO summit attempted to highlight Russian “threat” and revive some type of Cold War atmosphere with Russia and to some extent China and portray a show of solidarity around common goals, however the summit and its output could neither persuade international observers nor even the member states themselves.

Differences in NATO & France’s Adjustments in Its Turkey Stance

2019/12/11

Strategic Council Online: An expert on European affairs, referring to a quartet summit of Europe and Turkey on Syria on the sidelines of the NATO summit in London, said: Turkey has been seeking a series of political concessions over developments in northern Syria in recent years.

Borrel to Carry on with Mogherini Approach

2019/12/10

Strategic Council Online: Both the record and the party inclinations of new EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell suggest that he will likely follow Federica Mogherini’s approach on Iran and the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Saudi Arabia to Compensate for Its Regional Mistakes?

2019/12/08

Strategic Council Online: Former Middle East Director-General of the IRI Foreign Ministry believes that after the recent drone attacks on Saudi Arabia, the authorities in Riyadh have concluded that the crisis is getting out of control.

Vigilance Needed to Thwart Schemes to Destroy Iran-Iraq Relations

2019/12/04

Strategic Council Online: Former Iranian ambassador to Baghdad believes Iran-Iraq relations are strong enough so that the attack on the Iranian consulate in Najaf under the provocation of third parties, or the resignation of Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi cannot disrupt the foundation of those ties.

Boosting Russia’s Military Cooperation with India and Egypt: Killing Two Birds with One Stone

2019/11/30

Strategic Council Online: By concluding military deals with Egypt and India, Russia seeks to challenge US arms sales and development on one hand, and attract traditional US allies by expanding its military influence, on the other hand.
Shoaib Bahman – Expert on Russian Affairs

Iran’s Right to Confront the Framing of the Nuclear Case

2019/11/24

Strategic Council Online: A disarmament affairs expert said: A review of historical records suggests intelligence agencies in some countries may send individuals to a country’s nuclear facilities posing as IAEA inspectors.

Prospects of China-US Trade War

2019/11/24

Strategic Council Online: A university professor says US President Donald Trump has disclosed the secret dispute with China and wants fundamental changes to occur in past trends. “The Chinese are trying to make the American side exhausted and allured by making some retreats and offering them the olive branch. If the person standing on the other side is Trump, a man who is interested in showoff and media coverage this kind of playing is likely to be favored by the Chinese.

Popular Protests and Foreign Interventions in Lebanon

2019/11/04

Strategic Council Online: An analyst on regional issues, referring to the resignation of Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri and the pressure of certain countries to wage a civil war in Lebanon and weaken the Lebanese Hezbollah, said that today more than being normal events based on current developments the recent unrests revolve around the demands of the external elements with an aim to undermine stability and peace in Lebanon.

Goals of US & Allies Naval Drills in Persian Gulf

2019/10/27

Strategic Council Online: The declared goal of the US and its allies’ maritime exercises in the Persian Gulf is to limit Iran’s maneuvering power and controlling the Strait of Hormuz, the Persian Gulf, and Oman Sea, and it looks like the US will continue to maintain its naval fleet in the Persian Gulf for the next three decades.