The re-evaluation of relative positions of power in the region, including the impact on Israel and its political leadership and its habit of perpetual war against its neighbours, will also take time. This is largely because President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu remain in states of denial, even as those immediately around them readily admit the complete failure of strategy and tactics.
Iran Emerges Stronger
One of the key outcomes of the recent conflicts is that Iran has emerged relatively better off than it was before. This shift in the balance of power is a significant development that many analysts had not anticipated.
US Support for Israeli Warfare Questioned
Furthermore, there are growing indications that the era of the US blank cheque for all Israeli warfare, including the resupply of guns and munitions, may be coming to an end. This change in US policy could have profound implications for the region's stability.
As the situation continues to evolve, it remains to be seen how long Trump and Netanyahu can maintain their denial of these realities. The admission of failure by those in their inner circles suggests that a reassessment is inevitable, even if it takes time.
