Changes in Polarity: The US-Israel Battle with Iran and the Reshaping of the World Order
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The international order established after the Cold War has entered a profound period of contestation, driven in significant part by the escalating confrontation between the United States, Israel, and Iran. This study examines how the trilateral conflict dynamic among these actors is accelerating a structural transformation of the global order, characterized by the erosion of unipolarity and the emergence of multipolar competitive blocs. Drawing on polarity theory, balance-of-power frameworks, and constructivist insights, this article analyzes the geopolitical, military, economic, and diplomatic dimensions of the US-Israel-Iran conflict. The research employs qualitative analysis of primary documents, diplomatic statements, and secondary scholarly literature to map evolving alliance structures and power distributions. Findings indicate that the US-Israel confrontation with Iran has catalyzed deeper alignments between Iran, Russia, and China, thereby accelerating the redistribution of global influence. Furthermore, the conflict has weakened multilateral institutions, intensified nuclear proliferation risks, and reshaped regional security architectures across the Middle East, Central Asia, and beyond. This study contributes to ongoing debates about the trajectory of world order and the conditions under which polarity transitions occur
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geopolitics, polarity, US-Israel-Iran conflict, world order, power transitionDownloads
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