U.S. Fails to Manage Global Affairs; Shift of Governance Toward the East
Guest Commentary by Akbar Masoumi: Current trends in the international community clearly show that the prevailing global system is transitioning from a unipolar structure to a multipolar order. Evidence of this profound shift can be observed across strategic regions-from Europe and West Asia to Southeast Asia and Latin America. In this historic transition, the People’s Republic of China has established itself as one of the emerging poles within the international system through its dynamic and expanding economy.
Following world War II, China adopted a policy of neutrality-meaning non-involvement in various international conflicts and fostering amiable relations with other countries-which transformed it into an self-reliant player on the global stage and paved the way for its economic development.
However, China’s recent strategy marks a shift from neutrality to active engagement. It now plays a key role in shaping a new international order aimed at limiting U.S. influence. Within this geopolitical framework, China recognizes Iran’s strategic position and views Iran’s anti-imperialist discourse as the sole alternative capable of altering power dynamics in West Asia-shifting control away from American-Zionist dominance toward greater autonomy. Thus, it can be said that while the 21st century began with America’s gradual decline in hegemony, it now continues under revisionist ambitions led by notable nations like China seeking to redefine legal and political structures globally.
An illustrative event reflecting this transformation in international law is the joint letter sent by China, Russia, and Iran-a document carrying considerable legal weight-to both the President of the UN Security Council and UN Secretary-General. Citing basic principles such as state sovereignty equality and non-interference in internal affairs, they explicitly declared: ”They do not recognize unilateral or extraterritorial sanctions against Iran.”
This diplomatic communication further demonstrates an unprecedented strategic convergence among these three countries on elements critical for redefining global norms. Addressing IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi within this official statement, they noted that “with expiration of deadlines set forth under UNSC Resolution 2231 according to international law,” ther is no longer any basis for continuing protocols derived from JCPOA-the nuclear deal-signaling these nations’ rejection of sanctions legitimacy underlining primacy of customary international law over bilateral agreements.
This trilateral alignment operates strictly within UN Charter principles aimed at countering unilateralism. It provides undeniable proof that momentum is rapidly shifting away from previous hegemonic rule toward a new multipolar system governing modern international relations-a process accelerated during former U.S. President donald Trump’s management due to intensification of Washington’s unilateral policies but which now advances even more decisively.
Crucially-for Iran, positioned as a key actor across West asia-the erosion of old orders alongside consolidation of multipolar realities offers its greatest ancient prospect yet: harnessing structural changes swiftly to solidify its status as an influential regional power.
Even though many analysts discuss repercussions following Israel’s recent 12-day military offensive against resistance forces (frequently enough called an imposed war), evidence suggests that operation was strategically misguided for washington-Tel Aviv axis.
The adversaries inadvertently turned Iran’s latent potential into actualized military strength on both regional arenas,resulting counterproductively relative to initial Israeli-American calculations.
The world now clearly understands that Iran stands alone among regional entities possessing sufficient capacity-and determination-to resist hegemonic excesses effectively.This prosperous resistance not only marked defeat for U.S.-led previous regional order but also proved internationally that Islamic Iran-with strong national willpower,military capability,and regional influence-is equipped to serve as “the axis of stability and power throughout turbulent Middle East.” this development redefines Iran’s renewed role both regionally and globally.
