US-Israeli War on Iran: Unpacking the Systemic Drivers of Escalation and the Role of Regional Actors
Original framing: “1 month, 2 straits, more strikes: how long will the US-Israeli war on Iran last?” — South China Morning Post
The piece foregrounds deep‑rooted historical grievances, such as the legacy of colonial borders, the 1979 Iranian Revolution, and the long‑standing Arab‑Israeli conflict, framing the current escalation as part of a continuum of regional power struggles. It links past proxy wars in Lebanon and Iraq to the present US‑Israeli‑Iranian dynamics, showing how historical patterns repeat.
The article situates the US‑Israeli war on Iran within a historically layered tapestry of regional rivalries, while only marginally surfacing the voices of peripheral actors such as the Houthi rebels.
Its lack of Indigenous, scientific, artistic, and trickster perspectives limits a holistic understanding, yet the identified historical and cross‑cultural dimensions point to deep structural drivers. By integrating future scenario planning, inclusive peacebuilding, legal accountability, and development‑security synergies, policymakers can transform the crisis from a cyclical proxy war into a platform for systemic transformation.