08April

The complex web of interdependence and threat balancing that prevents war between Iran and Azerbaijan

espite the mutual threat perceptions, the recurring tensions between the two countries have not gotten out of control and led to military conflict. In fact, over the past three decades, relations between Tehran and Baku have consistently followed a cycle of escalating and de-escalating tensions.

05March

Iran’s Purchase of Russian Fighter Jets Underlines Shifting Regional Geopolitics

The news of Iran’s planned purchase of Russian Sukhoi Su-35 advanced fighter jets is the latest sign of deepening relations between Tehran and Moscow.

26February

Republic of Azerbaijan Embassy Incident; an Engineered Scenario or Surfing on an Accident?

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: The tragic and criminal incident at the embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Tehran, which based on the explicit confession of the assailant, took place with personal motives, ended with the timely intervention of the police force.

20February

Expanding Maritime Trade Between Iran and Russia in the Caspian Sea: Capacities and Challenges

During the past year, very important and positive developments have taken place in the cooperation between the two countries in the Caspian Sea, which needs to be strengthened and developed.

15January

Ukraine War and Putin’s Legacy

Ukraine War is reaching its anniversary. The longevity of this war would not only have a considerable impact on Russian current affairs, but also can erode Putin’s efforts for defining the post-soviet Russia. Ukraine war will diminish Putin’s legacy as a great figure in Russian history.

08January

Ukraine crisis perspective in 2023

The year 2022 ended and the world welcomed 2023 with congratulatory messages and fireworks in many predominantly Christian cities and wished each other a good year. A wish that is repeated at the beginning of every year, but unfortunately, due to the desire for power of the governments, especially the big powers, it does not come true, and every year in some parts of the world, war is clear.

08January

The causes and consequences of blocking the Lachin corridor

Strategic Council Online—Interview: Emphasizing that the Republic of Azerbaijan and Armenia should respect each other’s territorial integrity and observe international standards, an expert on international issues said that what happened with the blocking of Lachin corridor is against the standards of international law. The Republic of Azerbaijan should be demanded to cancel the restrictions and at the same time clarify the ambiguities of the Moscow Agreement, which was signed with the presence of Russia and between Armenia and the Republic of Azerbaijan, otherwise there is always the possibility of conflicts and disputes.

24December

Strategic factors behind China’s (US rival) tendency towards the Persian Gulf region

Strategic Council Online—Opinion: In the recent visit of the President of China to Saudi Arabia and the unacceptable association of this country with the anti-Iranian statements of the Saudi authorities and also the members of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council, while provoking public anger in Iran, has raised various ideas and analyses surrounding why this happened and the reasons for China’s closeness to the Arab countries of the Persian Gulf; But in this news-analytical frenzy, what has been neglected or at least less addressed is the examination and analysis of the variables and factors that caused China to be attracted to the Persian Gulf region as a competing power of the United States and its eagerness to enter into strategic agreements with various countries in this region. Mohammad Mehdi Mazaheri—University professor