Julian McBride

The overall goal of breaking apart the unipolar Western system isn’t for equal rights for all but a cover for tyrants to use the emotions of the global south to further their own imperial and kleptocratic ambitions. The multipolar world chaos could become a reality if the traditional parties in the West are not more aware of the geopolitical realities around them.

Thus, out of all the factors, civil wars and usurpations arguably were the biggest downfall of the empire, along with the Fourth Crusade, which was the nail in the coffin of the persistent Roman Empire.

In the crucible of ancient conflicts, Cyrus the Great forged the vast Achaemenid Empire, setting the stage for the epic Greco-Persian Wars that shaped the fate of the ancient world.

Threatening direct military action against American and Allied forces, the Houthis and the Iranian Mullahs have proved appeasement policies are failing, and deterrence should once again be at the forefront of American foreign policy in the future.

Hezbollah realizes they will lose a valuable ally, which hampers the group’s freedom of movement. At the same time, Israel knows their country will never be genuinely secured until the militia is combat ineffective. While the northern front remains relatively restive and ‘fluid,’ the possibility of war between both belligerents should not be underestimated.

The United States can use various methods of deterrence and diplomacy to mediate regional tensions in the South Caucasus between Armenia and Azerbaijan. With allies becoming skeptical of Washington’s commitment to global stabilization, DC has a chance to remedy a potential future war.

In the shadow of the smoldering ruins of Gaza, the clandestine whispers of Arab leaders betray a starkly different narrative from their public condemnations, quietly yearning for Israel to quell the Hamas threat that festers at their doorsteps.

In the labyrinthine underworld of Latin America, Hezbollah’s sinister silhouette casts a long shadow, weaving a tapestry of terror and illicit trade that threatens to pull the region into a maelstrom of geopolitical intrigue and clandestine warfare.

The war in Ukraine has evolved into a grueling battle of attrition, where strategic military planning is pivotal for determining the outcome.

As the war between Israel and Hamas escalates, with mounting civilian casualties and a dire humanitarian situation, the future remains uncertain, and the aftermath is expected to bring significant regional consequences and profound political repercussions for both sides.

The intensive air and ground campaign initiated by Israel in response to the brutal October 7th terrorist attacks by Hamas has escalated regional tensions, involving multiple actors and drawing significant international military presence, including the US and European allies, into the Middle East.

Autocrats, blinded by their egos and unchecked power, often plunge their nations into devastating conflicts, underestimating international response and overestimating their own invincibility, leading to their eventual downfall and the dire consequences for their countries.