This war will put every country in its place
A geopolitical analysis of the war: China wins, the U.S. loses, and Turkey becomes the wildcard that controls water. Who comes out on top?
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Geopolitical war: who wins and who loses in the new order?
A geopolitical analysis of the current war draws a map where China emerges as the big winner, while the United States tries to claw back a match it started losing by a landslide. The question hanging in the air is whether Iran, Turkey and the Gulf monarchies will end up reshaping their alliances. The most striking fact: Turkey controls the sources of the Tigris and the Euphrates, giving it the power to exert water pressure over the entire region.
China, the great silent victor
Since the conflict began, Beijing has managed to stay on the sidelines while watching its rivals wear each other down. With a strategy of no direct intervention, China is taking advantage of the destabilization of the Middle East to strengthen its trade routes and its influence in the Global South.
The United States: from hegemon to a player in crisis
The American power has lost the first round by a wide margin. Its attempt to regain ground in Venezuela and Iran is running into unexpected resistance. The campaign in Iran is not advancing as expected, and the military and diplomatic attrition is evident. The general perception is that the U.S. no longer sets the pace on the board.
Turkey: the wildcard that controls water
The Ottoman country emerges as a key player thanks to its strategic location and its control of the headwaters of the Tigris and the Euphrates. With the ability to use water as leverage over Syria, Iraq and Iran, Turkey becomes an indispensable partner for any regional project. Its own agenda, apart from NATO, makes it an unpredictable wildcard. Moreover, the war could shift the aviation hub from Dubai to Istanbul.
Europe's irrelevance
The European Union appears as a secondary player, more concerned with Ukraine than with the Middle East. Germany, France and Italy cling to a wounded pride that leads them to attempt belated interventions, but their real influence fades in the face of the giants. The debate suggests that Europe is no longer a first-tier player.
Iran: surviving is already winning
Despite the loss of its leader, Iran has shown its capacity for resistance. Its ability to stand up to the West, combined with its control of the Strait of Hormuz, gives it a bargaining power that many underestimate.
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A geopolitical analysis of the current war draws a map where China emerges as the big winner, while the United States tries to claw back a match it started losing by a landslide. The question hanging in the air is whether Iran, Turkey and the Gulf monarchies will end up reshaping their alliances. The most striking fact: Turkey controls the sources of the Tigris and the Euphrates, giving it the power to exert water pressure over the entire region.
China, the great silent victor
Since the conflict began, Beijing has managed to stay on the sidelines while watching its rivals wear each other down. With a strategy of no direct intervention, China is taking advantage of the destabilization of the Middle East to strengthen its trade routes and its influence in the Global South.
The United States: from hegemon to a player in crisis
The American power has lost the first round by a wide margin. Its attempt to regain ground in Venezuela and Iran is running into unexpected resistance. The campaign in Iran is not advancing as expected, and the military and diplomatic attrition is evident. The general perception is that the U.S. no longer sets the pace on the board.
Turkey: the wildcard that controls water
The Ottoman country emerges as a key player thanks to its strategic location and its control of the headwaters of the Tigris and the Euphrates. With the ability to use water as leverage over Syria, Iraq and Iran, Turkey becomes an indispensable partner for any regional project. Its own agenda, apart from NATO, makes it an unpredictable wildcard. Moreover, the war could shift the aviation hub from Dubai to Istanbul.
Europe's irrelevance
The European Union appears as a secondary player, more concerned with Ukraine than with the Middle East. Germany, France and Italy cling to a wounded pride that leads them to attempt belated interventions, but their real influence fades in the face of the giants. The debate suggests that Europe is no longer a first-tier player.
Iran: surviving is already winning
Despite the loss of its leader, Iran has shown its capacity for resistance. Its ability to stand up to the West, combined with its control of the Strait of Hormuz, gives it a bargaining power that many underestimate.
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