politics
March 16, 2026
On the Middle East War, Power in the Indo-Pacific, Branimir Đokić, Foreign Policy Expert, Speaks Exclusively on "Na ivici" (VIDEO)
The American goal is not just Iran; the goal is to close all secondary hotspots before the great showdown of the 21st century, says Branimir Đokić.
TL;DR
- The US strategy involves shifting focus from the Middle East to the Indo-Pacific to counter China, a plan initiated during the Obama administration.
- The US aims to resolve Middle Eastern security issues, particularly Iran's nuclear program and military potential, to concentrate on the Indo-Pacific.
- Iran's nuclear program is a concern for the US, Israel, and several Arab nations, driven by both regional rivalries and long-standing US grievances.
- Military strikes can degrade Iran's capabilities but are unlikely to overthrow the regime without internal change.
- Hezbollah's position has weakened due to the loss of its primary supply route from Iran, leading to a greater focus on political survival.
- Most Arab states are not aligned with Iran but fear its regional influence, adopting pragmatic policies that benefit from Iran's weakening.
- Spain's opposition to US policy stems from its left-leaning government, historical caution towards military interventions after the Iraq War, and a public sentiment against automatic alignment with US foreign policy.
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