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SCO’s impact on economic relations amidst sanctions, with emphasis on Russia and Iran
The Historical Evolution of Tourism in Modern Turkey: From the Pre-Planned Period to the Planned Period
International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and New Diplomacies
Message of Putin’s trip to UAE, Saudi Arabia: Moscow is not isolated
Russian professor proposes free trade regime and common technological space with Iran
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The Historical Evolution of Tourism in Modern Turkey: From the Pre-Planned Period to the Planned Period
Eric Zuelow states in his book that, democratic states, like fascist and communist ones, showed interest in tourism and leisure, though with differing approaches in interwar period. Historian Gary Cross emphasized that the paid holiday, evolving into a cherished entitlement in Europe post-war, fulfilled a deeply felt social need. Similar to totalitarian countries, leisure in democratic states served as a tool for building loyalty and a sense of shared purpose.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Strategic consequences of attempting unacceptable border changes in the South Caucasus
Strategic Council Online–Opinion: Baku claims based on paragraph 9 of the tripartite agreement that was clinched after the second Karabakh war on November 10, 2020, the right was given to the government of Baku to build through the territory of Armenia an exclusive “corridor” under Azerbaijan’s sovereignty to Nakhchivan. Hamid Khoshayand—Expert of regional issues
