Pew: 60% of Americans view Israel unfavorably, including most young Republicans and Democrats. Bipartisan support is collapsing.
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US treats allies as enemies while Russia and China back Iran. Middle powers must collaborate on interests, not values, to survive.
US can’t fight two wars alone. Europe needs co-production, not just customer status. ITAR and centralized models are the bottleneck.
Trump declared victory. Iran war exposed US limits: regime stands, Hormuz closed, Gulf allies look to China and Europe.
Two-thirds disapprove of Trump’s Iran war. Congress faces 60-day deadline and $100bn vote. Public support for Middle East engagement erodes.
Pakistan’s military brokered US-Iran talks, not diplomats. Army chief Munir’s access and credibility made the difference. No deal, but a shift.
Lebanon-Israel talks inch forward despite Hezbollah’s coup threats. Beirut wants slow disarmament; Washington and Israel demand results.
Hormuz is a legal vacuum: sea law vs. naval warfare. No rule says which prevails. Iran, US stuck.
US-China rivalry echoes 1914: arms races, misperception, and fear of decline. War is not inevitable, but preparation may guarantee it.
Piracy falls, but proxy wars rise. China, Russia, US compete in Gulf of Guinea as Sahel terrorists move toward ports.