This is an impossible war because it has no easy way out. Once the bombing is over, assuming the partial destruction of facilities and even the weakening of the Ayatollahs’ government, we would still have to live with a world full of fanatics, militias, ideological networks, clandestine apparatuses, and political structures that have made holy war and the destruction of their enemies a way of life and a reason for existence.
When this war ends, which I hope will be soon, one of the two countries—Iran or Israel—will have had to change its political, military, or security structure substantially. What is at stake is not a minor adjustment, but the very survival of the Iranian regime or, at the extreme, the strategic viability of Israel in a regional environment that has become reactive.
The content reflects on the historical and current significance of Athens as a cradle of knowledge and democracy, connecting it to contemporary global power shifts, particularly toward Asia. It discusses China’s economic rise, the decline of European influence, and questions the implications for human rights and individual sovereignty in this evolving landscape.
Bodies of water have historically been shared yet contested spaces, with various groups claiming ownership or naming them differently. The text highlights significant disputes over names like the Sea of Japan and the Persian Gulf, emphasizing the importance of standardization in an interconnected world. Recent attempts, such as Trump’s renaming of the Gulf of Mexico, illustrate the political implications of geographic names.
The Middle East crisis will have severe repercussions for Israel, its neighbors, and U.S. foreign policy. Israel’s response to Hamas’s attacks is expected to continue to provoke anger across the Middle East, potentially fueling jihadist movements and escalating conflicts with other groups, contributing to regional …