War with Iran: How it began, how it may end, and the future of alliances in West Asia

War rarely begins with a single event. More often than not, it emerges from years of mounting tensions, failed diplomacy and strategic miscalculations. The current war against Iran is no exception. What appears today as an open military confrontation is the culmination of a long process: the erosion of diplomatic frameworks, intensifying regional rivalries, and a shifting balance of power across West Asia. Yet the significance of this conflict extends beyond the battlefield. The war with Iran is likely to reshape the region’s political and security architecture, potentially altering alliances and strategic alignments for years to come. The road to war The path to the current war was not linear. Rather, it resembled a recurring spiral of confrontation, diplomacy, partial […]