Amidst the emergence of an increasingly volatile and chaotic world order, Turkey, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia are vying for a new trilateral alliance.

Rising Volatility in the Middle East

The Role of Global Powers Amidst Chaos

The increasing militarization of Middle Eastern politics also impacted the Iran-backed proxy groups throughout the region, especially in Iraq, Lebanon, Syria, and Yemen. Amidst this dynamic geopolitical situation, the role of global powers is contingent on their regional and global interests and ambitions. The United States, as a superpower, has further escalated the crises through its unprecedented military, diplomatic, and financial support to Israel to materialize its regional aspirations rather than striving for peace in the region. On the other hand, China is pursuing a policy of non-intervention and peaceful rise. Thus, its prime focus is on managing its economic ambitions rather than becoming a stakeholder in the volatile and chaotic Middle East. Russia, on its part, is constrained by its conflict with Ukraine, which makes it impossible for the country to play a direct role in establishing peace in the region. This makes the United States the sole country able to shape its security........

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