Iran war marks post-liberal order’s death. Power replaces rules. New rivalries emerge. Realism returns.
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Israel’s rivalry with Iran is not over, but its gaze has already shifted to Turkey.
Iran’s escalation is paradoxically forcing Gulf states closer together;shared security threats are pushing Riyadh ,Abu Dhabi to prioritize defense over rivalry
Israeli strategists now warn that Turkey, not Iran, may become its next great rival—a NATO member with economic heft and Ottoman legacy.
Somaliland deepened ties with the UAE and secured historic recognition from Israel, bolstering its economy but enraging Somalia.
Saudi-UAE rivalry has turned violent in Yemen; Riyadh prioritizes stability, Abu Dhabi prioritizes anti-Islamism, even at the cost of chaos.
Tensions between Barzani and the PKK are not easing; Barzani’s outreach is a strategic effort to avoid being sidelined in Syria.
Israel’s recognition of Somaliland directly challenges Türkiye’s deep strategic partnership with Somalia, including oil exploration and a military base.
2025 reshaped the Middle East: Israel weakened Iran but became the region’s primary destabilizer, stalling the Abraham Accords.
U.S. Senator Graham is shuttling between Abu Dhabi and Riyadh to mediate an end to the escalating Saudi-UAE rivalry.