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Great powers rarely decline because they lack military strength; they falter when the world loses confidence in their judgment. America’s increasingly erratic approach to Iran suggests that unpredictability has evolved from a diplomatic tool into a dangerous doctrine with consequences extending far beyond the Middle East.

Pezeshkian’s Islamabad visit is a testament to Pakistan’s growing diplomatic clout and Iran’s strategic resilience. More than a ceremonial handshake, it reflects a region turning the page from confrontation to cooperation, proving that the East is no longer waiting for history—it is shaping it.

None of these is a complete model. None has achieved the combination of technological self-sufficiency, financial independence, and industrial capacity that genuine sovereignty requires. What they demonstrate collectively is that the space for partial sovereignty exists, and that it can be defended, at a price.