The Geopolitical Chessboard - Iran, the West, and the Shifting Balance of Power

The manipulation of Iran’s leadership transition in the late 20th century highlights the enduring strategies employed by Western powers to control resource-rich nations. However, as new geopolitical actors emerge, the old playbook of regime change and economic coercion faces increasing resistance. The coming decades will likely see a more multipolar world, where traditional Western powers must adapt to a landscape where they are no longer the sole arbiters of global order.