THE MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT: IS THE IRAN–U.S. RIVALRY PUSHING THE WORLD TOWARD ANOTHER GLOBAL CRISIS?
THE MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT: IS THE IRAN–U.S. RIVALRY PUSHING THE WORLD TOWARD ANOTHER GLOBAL CRISIS? For decades, the Middle East has been one of the most politically sensitive regions in the world. Any military standoff between Iran and the US does not only affect these countries but also causes economic disruptions, trade deficits, and social unrest. The global village is too integrated for any regional conflict to remain regional for too long. The most pressing question, in my opinion, is not who is right and who is wrong but whether we can live with the consequences of perpetual military confrontations. Every new missile or economic sanction creates uncertainty, not only for the countries directly involved but for millions of ordinary people. The economic burden of war While the US administration insists that its military actions and strategic interventions are dictated by the need to ensure national security, protect allies, prevent nuclear proliferation, and combat terrorist groups...