Pentagon Adviser Claims Iran Could Emerge as a Superpower After Conflict
WASHINGTON: Robert Pape, an adviser to the U.S. Department of Defense (Pentagon), has claimed that Iran could emerge from the ongoing conflict as a new global superpower.“We have never seen anything like this in our lifetime—a new center of global power forming within just a month,” he said, adding that Iran may come out of…
WASHINGTON: Robert Pape, an adviser to the U.S. Department of Defense (Pentagon), has claimed that Iran could emerge from the ongoing conflict as a new global superpower.
“We have never seen anything like this in our lifetime—a new center of global power forming within just a month,” he said, adding that Iran may come out of the war significantly strengthened.
Analysts say the remarks reflect rapidly shifting geopolitical dynamics in the Middle East, where regional power balances are evolving. If such projections materialize, experts believe it could have far-reaching implications for global politics, energy markets, and international security structures.
However, other observers urge caution, noting that achieving superpower status is a complex and long-term process involving economic strength, military capability, and diplomatic influence.
