The Israel-Iran war exposed Iran's waning influence. It was left to fight alone, without backing from its 'Axis of Resistance' or its Russian and Chinese allies. Al Majalla chose this topic as July's cover story.
While analysts debate the scale and severity of Tehran’s injuries in the past year, most agree that it has suffered its most significant strategic setback in nearly half a century. The US strikes on its nuclear facilities and the intensity of the 12-Day War are not isolated incidents; they mark a seismic shift.
In the post-war period, Iran’s focus is expected to turn inward, prioritising domestic stability over regional ambition. For the Middle East, this shift is a defining moment. Our issue features in-depth articles and expert analyses exploring the future of Iran’s influence and the long-term reverberations for the region and the world.
Read more:
1. Iran's waning influence means it will now turn inwards by Ibrahim Hamidi
2. After Israel-Iran war, sustained, low-level conflict could follow by Robert Ford
3. What next for Iran: imposed war or imposed peace? by Arash Azizi
4. Shaky Israel-Iran ceasefire points to unfinished business by Michael Horowitz
