Opinion

How will this new geopolitical dynamic shape the region? Al Majalla tackles the implications of the recent Israel-Iran war on the Middle East and the world.

In 12 days, the Islamic Republic suffered strategic losses, shattering the illusion of invincibility. Despite that, it is still standing. Is that a victory of sorts?

The money Iran spent on its nuclear programme and regional proxies hasn't brought Palestine any closer to liberation and has inflicted massive financial costs on the Iranian people

The attack exposed a deeper, systemic failure: a security apparatus seemingly incapable of anticipating or neutralising threats to vulnerable communities

By agreeing to spend more on their defence and showering Trump with praise, NATO members can rejoice over America's continued commitment to the alliance...for now at least

Netanyahu did not realise his goal of ending Iran's nuclear programme and regime change, and Iran stood alone in its war with Israel, as global and regional allies left it to fend for itself

In considering his next steps, Iran's Supreme Leader should look to the fortunes of other leaders who pursued weapons of mass destruction

Oil markets tend to correct themselves after the initial shocks of war subside. But if the conflict escalates into a prolonged war of attrition, oil-importing countries may start to sweat.

A US strike on Iran's crown jewel nuclear facility won't have the desired impact that some hope for and risks dragging the US into a war that he vowed his supporters he would 'never start'

With neither side appearing to be in the mood to compromise, all the indications suggest the current Israel-Iran war could expand into the biggest conflict the Middle East has witnessed in many years

After making moves in Gaza, the West Bank, Lebanon, Syria, Yemen and now Iran, Arabs are catching onto Israeli plans to dominate the region, which are being met with widespread rejection

The regime—whether it survives or not—will not be able to operate going forward with the same capabilities and ideology