In Vietnam, American forces became isolated in bases, while the Vietcong controlled the countryside.
That contrasted with the different approach in the Australian region, where SAS patrols moved widely in the landscape, monitoring the Vietcong.
Similar things happened in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Another reason the comparison with Vietnam is apt is the loss of support at home, which forced the withdrawal .
Another point is America has alienated its allies, who have refused to join the attacks on Iraq.
Trump's cancellation of military aid to Ukraine means Europe feels abandoned and in no mood to support America. NATO is being divided as America is increasingly ignored.
There is no going back. America is stagnating as the global democracies assert their independence.
Trumps Actions are also contradict, he negotiated ( without consulting allies) to withdraw out of Afghanistan. Iran must have not been in his mind then, otherwise it makes no sense.
I was Reading another article about reparations to slaves descendants and who was at fault. Even that wasn’t that easy as UK, the Dutch shipped them and sold them to Americans. The third party was local heads of tribes, they would pay and allow this. Same could be said for Bibi paying the Hamas in Gaza, to keep the situation at bay. USA (and UK) already followed this path by supporting the shah et co, which made them rich and gave USA control. Democracy is used as an excuse. At Some point you can’t keep using the same excuse. What trump did was reckless. We Will never know if the right deal could have been made prior.
But I feel for the Iranians, he and the son of the shah encouraged to protest. Causing massive death penalties. Yes that was cruel, they were there because they believed there was help coming. And now that network they build up, is set back not forward. Bombs do not discriminate. In all besides everything else, its reckless and as cruel.
Great information and analysis. That tribes in SA and Jordan are isolating US military bases is largely unreported in the west. Look forward to reading your next two instalments.
Yes! I have watched a lot of coverage by analysts on YouTube over the last month or so and this is the first I have gotten this image of the tribes cut loose from a failed covenant and reclaiming control of their home lands feet on the earth, cutting off supply lines. Makes the whole saga feel even more like Dune too. Thanks for bringing this to your audience, glad to join it today!
Thank you so much for your insightful analysis of current events in West Asia and the brake down of American hegemonic control since the end of WWII. A new Asia is forming that includes Russia, China and Iran.To be seen were will the tribal states be in this new environment? Also the question of Israel continued existence as a dangerous violent state in Levant is also a question. An era of peace and forward development in West Asia seems impossible with a violent end times messianic ultra Fascistic state in its midst. Also let us not forget that the Palestinian people who have carried the most horrific burden in Levant. There can be no stability without justice for the Palestinian people.
For a century, humanity has been patiently struggling and awaiting for end of Anglo-American colonialism; fortunately, presently is witnessing the physical end of the American colonial empire and hegemony in the West Asia ("Middle East").
Honestly I can only say, who cares ? The Middle East is a hornets nest and it will never ever be a region of peace. So I think it’s a positive thing that the U.S. loses its power (whatever power it had), over there . Be honest, we were only there due to Israel .
Who cares?? The middle east / west asia is definitely a hornet's nest, but it has lots and lots of rather valuable oil.
I agree, Donald Trump's war on Iran is a product of his complete subservience to Israel, but the longstanding US influence in the region was based on something more fundamental to US global hegemony. Do you think recent events might have a small impact on the petrodollar and the role of the USD as the world's reserve currency?
This is beyond oil. As I've stated a number of times this is about the cementing of a new Asiatic order in the Middle East and the arrival of islamic Asiatic power system rather than arab power system.
By the way, thank you so much for reading the article and your input😊
If you want further details, please feel free to look at my previous work
For sure! I'm curious about your notion of an Islamic Asiatic power system. Do I misunderestimate the rivalries/tensions between the (Islamic) Persians in Iran and the (Islamic) Arabs in much of the rest of the region?
But leaving IPEC he's the I sword, not just economically, but more importantly, politically.
You have to understand that war isn't just military or economic, but also political.
WhatMBZ has signaled to his fellow arabs, including his countrymen, and the Islamic world, is that he does prefer Israel and that will not play well for him in UAE.
On the other, this was more of an attack on MBS.
Given the weakness of MBS internally, this was a massive blow.
History has witnessed the end of United States power over the world, not just the Middle East. Trump cannot walk away because he then becomes a loser and that is one thing his ego and narcissistic personality COULD NOT TAKE
Remove the western manufactured state of Israhell, return these non-semitic people to their countries of origin, and relative peace between the true indigenous people of the region will take root and once again flourish. Like a cancer or virus these foreign cells are replicating while annihilating cells that sustain life in the body. The resistance is the cure
The very unfortunate result of these arrogant illegal wars, is that not only do innocent civilians die but soldiers and residents of the U.S. Like all Fascists, the trump admin hired incompetent thugs to assassinate American protesters who where practicing a Constitutionally protected RIGHT! But when the Constitution is ignored by a corrupt regime and SCOTUS, people have limited options. Fascists don’t care about public perception because they only know THEY are correct and their egos don’t recognize opposition. This way of thinking develops from an insecure, weak, incompetent.
The world knows what laughable idiot clowns the trump admin is, so do U.S. Americans, only the regime itself isn’t on to the utter failure and forthcoming consequences!
Good article. In my view, U.S. policy over the past two decades has shifted from overt, land-based expansionism and regime-change campaigns in places like Iraq and Afghanistan—often conducted with allied support—toward a more constrained objective set in the Middle East.
In the case of Iran, the priority appears to have moved from a non-negotiable goal of regime change (which would likely require a full-scale ground war) to a non-negotiable objective of preventing a nuclear-armed Iran. The rationale is that a nuclear Iran could alter regional dynamics on multiple levels: ideologically (via Shiite political influence, the Palestinian–Israeli issue, and alignment with Russia and China) and materially (as a major oil and gas producer with leverage over the Strait of Hormuz, a critical energy corridor).
This shift may help explain United States withdrawal from the JCPOA, where concerns over ballistic missiles and perceived gaps in nuclear constraints were central. Under this framework, regime change becomes a secondary or contingent objective rather than the primary one—arguably a key distinction between U.S. and Israeli strategic preferences, with Israel placing relatively greater emphasis on regime transformation.
From this perspective, the broader U.S. approach can be interpreted as seeking to impose sustained pressure that incrementally weakens adversaries—seen in cases like Syria and in the broader confrontation with Russia—rather than pursuing immediate decisive victory. This resembles a war-of-attrition logic: costly for all sides, but structured on the assumption that the relative burden falls more heavily on Iran.
In strategic terms, it resembles a high-stakes poker dynamic more than a deterministic chess game: repeated escalation, signaling, and counter-moves, with both sides testing thresholds. The critical inflection point arises when one party assesses that continuing to play risks systemic collapse—at which point folding becomes the least costly option.
You are too quick to speak. I’m not sure it’s the fall of American power rather than a shift in the Middle East as to whom to follow . It’s quite interesting and I’ll be watching with a discerning eye
The comparison with Vietnam is appropriate.
In Vietnam, American forces became isolated in bases, while the Vietcong controlled the countryside.
That contrasted with the different approach in the Australian region, where SAS patrols moved widely in the landscape, monitoring the Vietcong.
Similar things happened in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Another reason the comparison with Vietnam is apt is the loss of support at home, which forced the withdrawal .
Another point is America has alienated its allies, who have refused to join the attacks on Iraq.
Trump's cancellation of military aid to Ukraine means Europe feels abandoned and in no mood to support America. NATO is being divided as America is increasingly ignored.
There is no going back. America is stagnating as the global democracies assert their independence.
Thank you for your comment and your response😊
Trumps Actions are also contradict, he negotiated ( without consulting allies) to withdraw out of Afghanistan. Iran must have not been in his mind then, otherwise it makes no sense.
I was Reading another article about reparations to slaves descendants and who was at fault. Even that wasn’t that easy as UK, the Dutch shipped them and sold them to Americans. The third party was local heads of tribes, they would pay and allow this. Same could be said for Bibi paying the Hamas in Gaza, to keep the situation at bay. USA (and UK) already followed this path by supporting the shah et co, which made them rich and gave USA control. Democracy is used as an excuse. At Some point you can’t keep using the same excuse. What trump did was reckless. We Will never know if the right deal could have been made prior.
But I feel for the Iranians, he and the son of the shah encouraged to protest. Causing massive death penalties. Yes that was cruel, they were there because they believed there was help coming. And now that network they build up, is set back not forward. Bombs do not discriminate. In all besides everything else, its reckless and as cruel.
Great information and analysis. That tribes in SA and Jordan are isolating US military bases is largely unreported in the west. Look forward to reading your next two instalments.
Thank you so much, and thank you for subscribing.
Yes! I have watched a lot of coverage by analysts on YouTube over the last month or so and this is the first I have gotten this image of the tribes cut loose from a failed covenant and reclaiming control of their home lands feet on the earth, cutting off supply lines. Makes the whole saga feel even more like Dune too. Thanks for bringing this to your audience, glad to join it today!
Thank you so much for your insightful analysis of current events in West Asia and the brake down of American hegemonic control since the end of WWII. A new Asia is forming that includes Russia, China and Iran.To be seen were will the tribal states be in this new environment? Also the question of Israel continued existence as a dangerous violent state in Levant is also a question. An era of peace and forward development in West Asia seems impossible with a violent end times messianic ultra Fascistic state in its midst. Also let us not forget that the Palestinian people who have carried the most horrific burden in Levant. There can be no stability without justice for the Palestinian people.
First of all, thank you so much for your comments and subscribing.
Second, thank you for taking the opportunity for reading my previous works.😊
Thank you you are kind.
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For a century, humanity has been patiently struggling and awaiting for end of Anglo-American colonialism; fortunately, presently is witnessing the physical end of the American colonial empire and hegemony in the West Asia ("Middle East").
Honestly I can only say, who cares ? The Middle East is a hornets nest and it will never ever be a region of peace. So I think it’s a positive thing that the U.S. loses its power (whatever power it had), over there . Be honest, we were only there due to Israel .
Who cares?? The middle east / west asia is definitely a hornet's nest, but it has lots and lots of rather valuable oil.
I agree, Donald Trump's war on Iran is a product of his complete subservience to Israel, but the longstanding US influence in the region was based on something more fundamental to US global hegemony. Do you think recent events might have a small impact on the petrodollar and the role of the USD as the world's reserve currency?
This is beyond oil. As I've stated a number of times this is about the cementing of a new Asiatic order in the Middle East and the arrival of islamic Asiatic power system rather than arab power system.
By the way, thank you so much for reading the article and your input😊
If you want further details, please feel free to look at my previous work
"This is beyond oil."
For sure! I'm curious about your notion of an Islamic Asiatic power system. Do I misunderestimate the rivalries/tensions between the (Islamic) Persians in Iran and the (Islamic) Arabs in much of the rest of the region?
What about the UAE leaving OPEC? Isn’t this a vote in favour of the US and Israel?
In many ways you are absolutely correct.
But leaving IPEC he's the I sword, not just economically, but more importantly, politically.
You have to understand that war isn't just military or economic, but also political.
WhatMBZ has signaled to his fellow arabs, including his countrymen, and the Islamic world, is that he does prefer Israel and that will not play well for him in UAE.
On the other, this was more of an attack on MBS.
Given the weakness of MBS internally, this was a massive blow.
History has witnessed the end of United States power over the world, not just the Middle East. Trump cannot walk away because he then becomes a loser and that is one thing his ego and narcissistic personality COULD NOT TAKE
Remove the western manufactured state of Israhell, return these non-semitic people to their countries of origin, and relative peace between the true indigenous people of the region will take root and once again flourish. Like a cancer or virus these foreign cells are replicating while annihilating cells that sustain life in the body. The resistance is the cure
The very unfortunate result of these arrogant illegal wars, is that not only do innocent civilians die but soldiers and residents of the U.S. Like all Fascists, the trump admin hired incompetent thugs to assassinate American protesters who where practicing a Constitutionally protected RIGHT! But when the Constitution is ignored by a corrupt regime and SCOTUS, people have limited options. Fascists don’t care about public perception because they only know THEY are correct and their egos don’t recognize opposition. This way of thinking develops from an insecure, weak, incompetent.
The world knows what laughable idiot clowns the trump admin is, so do U.S. Americans, only the regime itself isn’t on to the utter failure and forthcoming consequences!
Good article. In my view, U.S. policy over the past two decades has shifted from overt, land-based expansionism and regime-change campaigns in places like Iraq and Afghanistan—often conducted with allied support—toward a more constrained objective set in the Middle East.
In the case of Iran, the priority appears to have moved from a non-negotiable goal of regime change (which would likely require a full-scale ground war) to a non-negotiable objective of preventing a nuclear-armed Iran. The rationale is that a nuclear Iran could alter regional dynamics on multiple levels: ideologically (via Shiite political influence, the Palestinian–Israeli issue, and alignment with Russia and China) and materially (as a major oil and gas producer with leverage over the Strait of Hormuz, a critical energy corridor).
This shift may help explain United States withdrawal from the JCPOA, where concerns over ballistic missiles and perceived gaps in nuclear constraints were central. Under this framework, regime change becomes a secondary or contingent objective rather than the primary one—arguably a key distinction between U.S. and Israeli strategic preferences, with Israel placing relatively greater emphasis on regime transformation.
From this perspective, the broader U.S. approach can be interpreted as seeking to impose sustained pressure that incrementally weakens adversaries—seen in cases like Syria and in the broader confrontation with Russia—rather than pursuing immediate decisive victory. This resembles a war-of-attrition logic: costly for all sides, but structured on the assumption that the relative burden falls more heavily on Iran.
In strategic terms, it resembles a high-stakes poker dynamic more than a deterministic chess game: repeated escalation, signaling, and counter-moves, with both sides testing thresholds. The critical inflection point arises when one party assesses that continuing to play risks systemic collapse—at which point folding becomes the least costly option.
Thank you so much for reading my article and taking the time to respond.😊
You are too quick to speak. I’m not sure it’s the fall of American power rather than a shift in the Middle East as to whom to follow . It’s quite interesting and I’ll be watching with a discerning eye
We are living through amazing times. Glad I stuck around.
Iran, not Iraq. Iraq is an ally of Iran.
Thanks to the attack, Iran has emerged as the undisputed military leader of the region.
That's an interesting claim to make.
You don't by any chance work for the city of London, do you?
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