A Summary of the Israel-Iran Conflict: Geopolitical Maneuvering in the Middle East Amid U.S. "Double Withdrawal"
Macro Context: The U.S. Strategy of Dual Contraction The fundamental assessment at this time is clear: the United States is currently in a cycle of dual contraction in both the economic and geopolitical spheres. Signs of economic contraction are already quite evident, while on the geopolitical front, the U.S. core strategy is to do everything possible to avoid becoming embroiled in large-scale direct warfare—a principle that applies equally to both Ukraine and the Middle East. ...