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The Shifting Sands of West Asia: Multipolarity Moves from Theory to Reality
(By Khalid Masood) Introduction: A Ceasefire, Not a Resolution A temporary two-week ceasefire announced on April 7, 2026, between Iran and the United States has created a narrow diplomatic window—but not a resolution—to the recent escalation in West Asia. The agreement, which followed a grueling 40-day conflict and a highly contested U.S. naval blockade, has…