Cyprus-based geopolitical expert Elina Xenophontos has sparked international debate with her recent assessment of U.S. foreign policy, stating that Washington appears poised to escalate tensions with Iran despite global economic risks. "We're witnessing a desperate hegemon," Xenophontos told KhabarAsia.com, emphasizing Iran's strategic importance in China-led efforts to establish multipolar global structures.
The analyst argues that current U.S. strategies follow a historical pattern of regional destabilization through divide-and-rule tactics. "Even at the cost of Western economic stability," she warns, "Washington appears willing to risk confrontation that could unravel security frameworks across West Asia."
This analysis comes amid growing international scrutiny of great power competition in energy-rich regions. Xenophontos specifically highlighted how Iran's partnerships with major Asian economies complicate traditional Western dominance, creating what she describes as "an existential challenge to unipolar world orders."
