Author in this article critiques the failure of Western liberal democracies, rooted in Enlightenment ideals, to ensure progress, well-being, and public trust. In contrast, countries like China, India, and other BRICS nations are witnessing higher public confidence and better socio-economic indicators.
Iran’s regional strategy through the 'axis of resistance'—Hezbollah, Hamas, and Houthis—has made it a transnational threat in Israeli security calculus. Israel's targeted assassinations of Iranian nuclear scientists serve as both deterrence and psychological warfare aimed at crippling Iran's nuclear ambition.