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The sunset of global power, the decline of American dominance in the Middle East and the failure of the nuclear defense balance
(Special Analysis: Malik Sarfaraz Hussain Awan - Humanitarian, Social Guardian, Investigative Journalist and Analyst) The geopolitical situation in the Middle East is currently at a critical and strategic juncture where every passing moment is proving to be a harbinger of major changes in the balance of global power. According to the latest data as of March 24, 2026, the recent military confrontation between Iran and Israel has exposed the traditional security structure established in the region for decades to new and multifaceted challenges, the biggest example of which is the recent missile attacks in Tel Aviv, which have forced defense experts to think that even the most advanced defense systems are now proving to be unable to provide complete protection. The situation resulting from these attacks has greatly accelerated diplomatic efforts at the global level, as the recent respite given by Washington and Tehran's strong response to it indicate that the paths of direct dialogue between the two sides currently appear to be blocked and the US This five-day reprieve from the administration is actually the result of the behind-the-scenes diplomatic pressure that is being put on Donald Trump by key stakeholders in the region so that all possible peaceful paths can be tried before any major military action. In the international journalistic context, it is of utmost importance that Washington had sought military and logistical support from all its traditional allies, including NATO, in this crisis, but it has unexpectedly faced a negative response from all fronts because the economies of European and Western countries are already under severe pressure due to President Trump's aggressive decisions, and the growing energy crisis has jeopardized their internal stability, due to which no world power is now ready to directly participate in this unilateral adventure of the United States. President Trump apparently had the naive hope and illusion that the Gulf states would continue to bear their economic losses silently and that the United States and Israel would jointly attack Iranian energy facilities and force Tehran to its knees, but the global scenario is now The situation has completely changed and the Gulf countries have made a strategic decision that they will not plunge their stable economies into a major crisis by jumping into someone else's war. Rather, the important states of the region are now acutely aware that the very America they had considered their protector under defense agreements and had kept at their head for years is now seen as the cause of insecure regional security and pushing them into a situation that will directly benefit only Israel. In this whole situation, the United States has apparently become diplomatically isolated and President Donald Trump is seeing clear difficulties in his political and military strategy because if he declares a ceasefire at this time, America's traditional image as a "superpower" may be affected, and on the other hand, the Zionist state's long-standing plan of "Greater Israel" will also be strategically jeopardized. Israel is currently continuously pressuring the United States to take decisive action against Iran, but the fact is that Washington is currently I feel helpless and have neither a reasonable moral justification for continuing the war for a long time nor the unilateral military superiority that was its hallmark in the past. The United States may make strong statements, but in view of international pressure and Tehran's response capacity, it cannot dare to take extreme steps because all its allies have already abandoned it. In such a situation, if any major military adventure is undertaken, America's own economy and global reputation will be so affected that it may have to return to a decades-old struggle to restore its economic status, from which it will be a difficult stage to emerge again. According to military analysts, if the United States or Israel intend to enter Iran with their ground forces, crossing Iran's geographically difficult borders and gaining a foothold there could prove to be a complex challenge for any modern army because Iran's strategic depth and mountain range provide it with a natural protection for which the only and relatively easy way is through neighboring land borders. But Pakistan, given its current national security priorities and principled stance, cannot jeopardize its stability by becoming a part of any such effort because this action would not only be a political mistake for Pakistan but also a strategic weakness that would severely affect the country's internal and defense structures. Maintaining this balance has become the most difficult diplomatic task in the world at the moment for Islamabad because Pakistan's economy is currently struggling with the tough challenges of agreements with international financial institutions and economic stability, and open support or opposition to any global bloc can have serious economic consequences for it. On the other hand, Pakistan's internal conditions and public sentiment are also deeply connected to neighboring countries, due to which supporting any US military policy for policymakers can create a major internal challenge and public backlash that will be difficult for the state to manage administratively. It is also being recognized at the global level that, unlike in the past, the use of large weapons in today's world isThe threat has become an ideological warning because all major world powers are well aware of the concept of "mutual destruction" and no state can dare to take a step that would threaten its own existence. According to this report, the five-day respite that Pakistan has obtained in this crisis to reduce tensions between Iran and the United States can be called its diplomatic success, but the real challenge is to convince Tehran within these five days on a formula that is acceptable to all parties so that the region can be saved from a major catastrophe whose effects will be felt for generations. Pakistan's policy-making institutions are currently working on a comprehensive strategy through which they can prevent global financial conditions and international commitments from being affected and can also maintain their brotherly and neighborly relations with Iran, but this seems to be a difficult mission because Washington's pressure is constantly increasing and Iran has also sent a clear message with its recent missile attacks that it will not tolerate any economic or military Instead of showing flexibility in the face of pressure, it will defend its sovereignty at all costs. The huge increase in energy prices in the global market and the disruption of maritime trade routes are testimony to the fact that if this crisis is not resolved immediately, its effects will not be limited to the Middle East alone, but the economies of developing countries will be crushed under its burden. The summary of this research analysis is that the unipolar power of the United States is now rapidly transforming into a multipolar world where regional powers have the ability to make their security and economic decisions based on their national interests rather than Washington's, and a geographically important country like Pakistan will have to demonstrate extreme foresight, patience and impartiality in its foreign policy so that it can protect its economic survival and internal sovereignty. This war is no longer being fought only on land or in the air, but it is a psychological and nervous war in which only the side that has the power to impose its conditions on the diplomatic table will be successful. Iran's defense capabilities have proven that conventional military power is now the only decisive factor. No longer, but technological superiority and strategic depth have emerged as the main weapons. The biggest challenge for Pakistan at the moment is to ensure its national security because the country's internal conditions are not in favor of participating in any unnecessary conflict and this is the main point that is preventing the Pakistani authorities from any extraordinary cooperation with the United States. Donald Trump's administration is currently standing in a strategic dead end where it does not see the option of any major action without its close allies and Pakistan is trying to fill this gap, but what will be the cost will be clear at the end of these five days. The modern technology available to Iran has put it in a position where it can target any part of the region and this is the reality that has forced the Gulf states to seriously reconsider the use of their bases and defense cooperation with the United States. This report confirms that Pakistan's diplomatic efforts are currently the only ray of hope for peace in the entire region, but the country's economic needs and fragile financial situation have made the policy The coming days will decide whether Pakistan proves its worth as a global mediator in this most difficult test or whether it falls behind between these two major global powers. In the current geopolitical scenario, maintaining neutrality has become an art for any state, which Pakistan is currently trying with great caution, but the sword of global pressure is constantly hanging, which can come out at any time in the form of economic difficulties or obstacles in financial cooperation. Iran has made it clear that any attack on its territory will be met with a strong response, and this is the same limit that the United States is now hesitant to cross. In this entire scenario, Pakistan's position is that of a state that is economically connected to the global system but is an integral part of the East spiritually, culturally and geographically, and this balance has become the biggest challenge of its foreign policy. According to this analysis, if Pakistan succeeds in bringing Iran to the negotiating table, it will be a major diplomatic path for the Trump administration. Otherwise, A full-scale war could change the map of the entire Middle East, which would have an impact on the entire world and the global economy. Various schools of thought within Pakistan are watching this situation very closely, and in the event of any dubious decision, a wave of public reaction could arise across the country that could prove to be a major challenge for government policymakers. Therefore, Pakistan is making every effort to convert this five-day period into a logical and concrete result so that the region can be saved from a major disaster that threatens global peace. This analytical report concludes that the center of power is now shifting from Washington to regional alliances where important Muslim countries can emerge as a new bloc, provided that they can overcome their internal and economic problems. This is a difficult time for the United States because its traditional allies are no longer unconditionally supporting its every decision, but rather are prioritizing their national interests and survival. This is the fundamental change that will shape the future global order.It will determine the direction of politics and the new structure of the Middle East.
By Malik Sarfraz Hussain Awanabout 6 hours ago in Journal
Soccer Star Jorginho Accuses Chappell Roan of Incident Involving His 11-Year-Old Daughter
A heated controversy is unfolding in the world of sports and entertainment after football star Jorginho publicly accused pop singer Chappell Roan of allowing her security team to confront his 11-year-old daughter in what he described as an upsetting hotel encounter in São Paulo.
By Omasanjuwa Ogharandukun2 days ago in Journal
The Cost of Global Hegemony: An Analytical Study of Human Costs Since 1492. AI-Generated.
The story began in 1499 when an Italian explorer set foot on the continent that we now call America. This so-called discovery proved to be a great human tragedy for the original inhabitants, as the ruthlessness with which indigenous civilizations were wiped out in the struggle for resources is a sad chapter in history. The foundation of the American continent was laid on the desecration of innocent people who were targeted simply because they were an obstacle to the economic goals of the colonial powers. During various periods of European colonialism, millions of indigenous people living there were eliminated through forced evictions and systematic operations in order to lay the foundation for a new state. When independence was declared in 1776, its benefits were limited to a select few, while for the indigenous population and the millions of people who were forcibly brought in, these chains became even tighter. The policies adopted by the American state to expand its borders wiped out every nation and civilization in its path. From the beginning of the twentieth century, this state began to go beyond its borders and intervene from the Philippines to Cuba, the sole purpose of which was to protect its economic interests. At the end of World War II, when the world was looking for peace, the nuclear attacks on Hiroshima and Nagasaki proved that any human limit can be crossed in the pursuit of power. This was the turning point from which this state established its role on the global stage, which plunged the world into the fire of constant conflict. In the name of the Cold War, the entire world was divided and dozens of countries were turned into laboratories. More than three million human lives were lost in the Korean War, while the operations that continued for fifteen years in Vietnam not only targeted humans but also devastated the land there with toxic chemicals. Behind all these measures lies the interest of the arms manufacturing industries, which can only thrive in the event of confrontation. This is why, in the last eight decades, there has hardly been a year when this state has not been directly or indirectly engaging in some kind of adventure in some region. These attacks have always been presented in the attractive words of “democracy and freedom” to appease the global conscience, but now it is time to bring the facts to the world that this system itself has become the biggest challenge to world peace.
By Malik Sarfraz Hussain Awan4 days ago in Journal
June Lockhart
Some actors become famous for a moment. Others become part of television history. June Lockhart belongs firmly in the second group. For decades, audiences around the world watched her portray thoughtful, compassionate, and intelligent women. Whether she was guiding a young boy and his loyal dog in Lassie or navigating the challenges of space travel in Lost in Space, Lockhart brought warmth and authenticity to every role.
By Ilsa Sophia18 days ago in Journal
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Why America Attacked Iran
“America Just Struck Iran — And the World Is Holding Its Breath” The United States and Israel are now engaged in direct military action against the Islamic Republic of Iran — a dramatic escalation that marks one of the most consequential shifts in American foreign policy in decades. The conflict, which erupted at the end of February 2026, has already reshaped geopolitics in the Middle East and sparked widespread debate over Washington’s objectives and justifications.
By Zakir Ullah21 days ago in Journal
The Empty Locker
I didn’t know his name at first. I only knew the silence. It was a Tuesday in October. The high school hallway buzzed with its usual chaos—backpacks slamming, laughter echoing, sneakers squeaking on linoleum. But one locker stayed shut. No one leaned against it. No one dropped off homework. Just a quiet space where a boy should have been.
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